Universal Audio 1176AE

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Universal Audio 1176AE

Celebrating a decade of Universal Audio’s refounding and just over 40 years since the birth of the 1176, the 1176AE Anniversary Edition is a custom, limited-run, “hod-rodded” version of the world’s most recognized studio limiter—only 500 1176AE units will be made available worldwide.

The “AE” descriptor not only stands for Anniversary Edition, but counterpart with its blackface/bluestripe cosmetic treatment, signifies the very unit revisions this unique instrument draws from. The 1176AE borrows the sonically unique program-dependent characteristics from the original, Revision A “Bluestripe”, while retaining the class-A low-noise (“LN”) circuit and custom transformers of the most popular 1176: Revision E.

Giving the product another sonic distinction, the ratio selections hearken back to the 1176’s predecessor the UA 176 Limiting Amplifier. The 1176AE offers a gentler ratio array of 2:1, 4:1, and 8:1 perfect for compression duties—but also preserves 20:1 at the top, for full limiting applications. This ratio modification also allows for a unique range of multi-button ratio combinations, pushing the unit beyond the famous “all-button” mode of the standard unit.

Lastly, the 1176AE offers something new for bass-heavy tracks or “over-the-top” effects, with a unique “super-slow” attack setting of 10ms cleverly repurposed from the redundant Off/Bypass position from the 1176’s Attack control. This gives the user an option not achievable with the original unit, allowing transients to pass more freely—again furthering the versatility of the 1176AE beyond its predecessors.

Features

Unique rev.A/E “hot-rod-mod” features, cosmetics and sonic signature
Program dependency of legendary “Bluestripe” Rev.A 1176
Vintage UA 176 compression ratio array - 2:1, 4:1, 8:1 with 20:1 for limiting
Expanded range of “multi-button” compression and classic “all-button” mode
“Slo” 15ms Attack setting adds increased versatility for new uses
Hand-built in the USA, Limited-Edition of only 500 units worldwide

Specifications

Input Impedance: 600 ohms, bridges-T control (floating)
Output Load Impedance: 600 ohms, floating, damping factor 20
External Connections: Jones Barrier terminals and XLR connectors
Frequency Response: ± 1 dB 20 Hz to 20kHz
Gain: 50 dB
Distortion: Less than 0.5% total harmonic distortion from 50 Hz to 15 kHz with limiting
Signal to Noise Ratio: Greater than 70 dB at +10 dBm
Attack Time: 20 microseconds to 800 microseconds, plus "Slo" 10 ms mode
Release Time: 50 milliseconds to 1.1 seconds
Stereo Interconnection: via 1176 SA Network accessory
Meter: dB gain reduction and dB output
Power Requirements: 120/240 V
Environmental: Maximum operating temperature 160°F
Dimensions: 19" Rackmount chassis, 2U
Weight (unboxed): 11 lbs.
Threshold vs Output Level

Compression Ratio    Input Level at ±2 dB    Relative Output
20:1                            -25 dBm                        +13 dBm
8:1                             -26 dBm                        +11 dBm
4:1                             -32 dBm                        +6 dBm
2:1                             -35 dBm                        +4 dBm

Brochure PDF: View PDF Brochure
Manufacturer's site: http://www.uaudio.com/
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Price: ~~$ 2,999.00~~

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