Model

Universal Audio 1176

FET limiting amplifier family

The Universal Audio 1176 is a solid-state FET limiting amplifier known for very fast attack times and assertive peak control. Introduced by Bill Putnam's Universal Audio in the late 1960s and produced across many revisions, it is among the most widely used and emulated studio compressors.

Sources

Category

  • Studio Processors

    Outboard compressors, limiters, equalizers, and related recording processors.

Made by

  • Universal Audio

    Universal Audio is an American maker of professional recording equipment founded in 1958, known for analog studio processors such as the 1176 and LA-2A and for its audio interfaces and plug-ins.

Represents

  • Universal Audio

    Universal Audio is an American maker of professional recording equipment founded in 1958, known for analog studio processors such as the 1176 and LA-2A and for its audio interfaces and plug-ins.

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