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Retro Instruments 176 Tube Limiting Amplifier

Retro Instruments 176 Tube Limiting Amplifier

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Based on the incomparable original Bill Putnam UA 176 from the 1960's, this faithful reproduction has all the gorgeous sound of it's predecessor with a host of new features for the modern recording engineer. Get yours today at Alto Music, you won't regret it!

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Why You Need The Retro Instruments 176 Tube Limiting Amplifier:

  • Designed to provide the character of vintage tube compression in the modern recording studio 
  • Modeled after the superb UA 176 limiter with added features and conveniences.
  • Provides one of the most desirable compression signatures in recording history
  • Easy stereo strapping of two or more units
  • XLR input and output connections
  • Four settings of compression ratio
  • Precision Knob scales for easy recallability
  • Authentic variable-mu tube design
  • 115/230V AC Mains 

 

Vintage Design for modern recording

Retro Instruments is changing the way the world sounds by creating classic style audio gear for modern recording. Retro products keep what made the originals the best of the best, updating vintage design with modern features to improve functionality - creating unique and innovative gear that sounds, looks, and feels vintage and state-of-the-art in equal measure.

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Product Name Retro Instruments 176 Tube Limiting Amplifier
Brand Retro Instruments
Condition New
MPN 176
UPC 743724403480
Shipping Option Free Shipping to the Continental U.S.
  • Authentic variable-mu tube design
  • Precision Knob scales for easy recallability
  • Continuously variable attack and release time
  • Four settings of compression ratio from soft compression to limiting (2:1, 4:1, 8:1, 12:1)
  • Wide-Range Sidechain Highpass Filter
  • Vocal Asymmetry Tool
  • Hard-wire Bypass Switch
  • Interstage Transformer Bypass Switch
  • High Quality VU Meter switchable between Input, Output and Gain Reduction
  • XLR input and output connections
  • IEC power connector
  • 115/230V AC Mains
  • Integral tube balance test
  • Easy stereo strapping of two or more units
  • Selected NOS tubes and components
  • 20 dB of available gain reduction
  • Signal to noise ratio of greater than 76dB
  • Flat frequency response within 0.5dB from 20-20,000Hz
  • Harmonic Distortion of less than 1% from 0-15dB gain reduction

Retro Instruments 176 Tube Limiting Amplifier

Details

Why You Need The Retro Instruments 176 Tube Limiting Amplifier:

  • Designed to provide the character of vintage tube compression in the modern recording studio 
  • Modeled after the superb UA 176 limiter with added features and conveniences.
  • Provides one of the most desirable compression signatures in recording history
  • Easy stereo strapping of two or more units
  • XLR input and output connections
  • Four settings of compression ratio
  • Precision Knob scales for easy recallability
  • Authentic variable-mu tube design
  • 115/230V AC Mains 

 

Vintage Design for modern recording

Retro Instruments is changing the way the world sounds by creating classic style audio gear for modern recording. Retro products keep what made the originals the best of the best, updating vintage design with modern features to improve functionality - creating unique and innovative gear that sounds, looks, and feels vintage and state-of-the-art in equal measure.

More Information
Product Name Retro Instruments 176 Tube Limiting Amplifier
Brand Retro Instruments
Condition New
MPN 176
UPC 743724403480
Shipping Option Free Shipping to the Continental U.S.
Features
  • Authentic variable-mu tube design
  • Precision Knob scales for easy recallability
  • Continuously variable attack and release time
  • Four settings of compression ratio from soft compression to limiting (2:1, 4:1, 8:1, 12:1)
  • Wide-Range Sidechain Highpass Filter
  • Vocal Asymmetry Tool
  • Hard-wire Bypass Switch
  • Interstage Transformer Bypass Switch
  • High Quality VU Meter switchable between Input, Output and Gain Reduction
  • XLR input and output connections
  • IEC power connector
  • 115/230V AC Mains
  • Integral tube balance test
  • Easy stereo strapping of two or more units
  • Selected NOS tubes and components
Tech Specs
  • 20 dB of available gain reduction
  • Signal to noise ratio of greater than 76dB
  • Flat frequency response within 0.5dB from 20-20,000Hz
  • Harmonic Distortion of less than 1% from 0-15dB gain reduction
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