Universal Audio 6176 Vintage Channel Strip, made in USA

Features & Specs. uaudio.com

Key Features

• All-tube mic preamp section derived from legendary Bill Putnam-designed 610 modular console
• Signature 1176LN Class A FET compressor section — heard on countless hit records for more than 40 years
• "Split" or "Join" switch allows separate or series operation of the preamp and compressor
• High and Low frequency shelving EQ
• Variable impedance Input, Gain, and Output levels
• Mic, balanced Line, and Hi-Z inputs
• Ultra-quiet operation
• Stereo interconnection via 1176-SA
• Hand-built in USA; backed by 1-Year limited warranty

  

 

Parameters

Preamp:

• Microphone Input Impedance: Selectable, 500 Ω(ohms) or 2k
• Balanced Line Input Impedance: 20k Ω
• Hi-Z Input Impedance: Selectable between 2.2 M Ω or 47 k Ω 
• Maximum Microphone Input Level: +18 dBu (2k input impedance and 15 dB Pad in)
• Maximum Output Level: +20 dBm
• Internal Output Impedance: 80 Ω
• Recommended Minimum Load: 600 Ω
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz +0, -1 dB
• Maximum Gain: 65 dB (500 Ω input impedance)
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio > 90 dB (@ maximum gain)

Limiting Amplifier:

• Input Impedance: Selectable, 15k Ω (ohms) or 600 Ω 
• Output Load: Impedance 600 Ω (floating)
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ± 1 dB
• Gain: 40 dB, ± 1 dB
• Distortion: > 0.5% T.H.D. from 50 Hz – 15 kHz with limiting, at 1.1 seconds release setting. Output of +22 dBm with no greater than 0.5% T.H.D.
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: > 75 dB
• Attack Time: Adjustable, from 20 to 800 microseconds
• Release Time: Adjustable, from 50 milliseconds to 1.1 seconds
• Stereo Interconnection: Optional, using 1176SA stereo interconnect accessory

General:

• Tube Complement: (1) 12AX7A, (1) 12AT7A
• Power Requirements: 115V/230V
• Power Connector: Detachable IEC power cable.
• Fuse: 400 mA time delay (slow blow) / 115 V200 mA time delay (slow blow) / 230 V
• Power Indicator Light: 28 V bulb (type 1819)
• Dimensions 1: 9" W x 3.5" H x 12.25" D (two rack unit)
• Weight: 12 lb.

UA 2011 Product Catalog.pdf

6176 Manual.pdf