Retro Instruments 176 – hand-built compressor recreating the classic 1176 FET design with all-discrete Class A circuitry for vocals, drums, and instruments. Delivers fast attack (20-800μs), release (50ms-1.1s), and ratios (4:1, 8:1, 12:1, 20:1, all-buttons "British Mode"). Variable input/output, output attenuator for makeup gain. Rugged for studio use, adding punch and character.
Two-knob compression with attack/release, ratio switch, and continuous input/output. Sidechain high-pass filter. Balanced XLR I/O. Meters for gain reduction and output. All-tube power supply for stability. Hand-wired in USA, true to original blueprint.
MAIN FEATURES
- Hand-built discrete Class A FET compressor
- Classic 1176 ratios including "All-Buttons" mode
- Fast attack/release for dynamic control
- Variable input/output with attenuator
- Sidechain HPF (switchable)
- Balanced XLR input/output
- Meters: VU for GR/output, 10-segment LED for input
- All-tube power supply
- Hand-wired point-to-point construction
- 5-year warranty
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Inputs: 1 x XLR balanced
- Outputs: 1 x XLR balanced
- Ratios: 4:1, 8:1, 12:1, 20:1, All-Buttons
- Attack: 20-800 μs
- Release: 50 ms-1.1 s
- Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz ±0.5dB
- THD + Noise: <0.5% @ +4dBu
- Max Output: +28dBu
- Power: 115/230V AC (switchable)
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 19 x 3.5 x 10 in (1U rack)
- Weight: 12 lbs
- Included: 176 compressor, power cord
- Product Code: 176
