Universal Audio Debuts 6176 Channel StripCombines the 2-610 Microphone preamp and 1176 compressor
October 6, 2002
Universal Audio,
manufacturer vintage audio reproductions and DSP powered
plug-ins debuted their new 6176 channel strip to attendees of the
Audio Engineering Society Convention in Los Angeles. The 6176
combines Universal Audio's two most successful products-the 2-610
microphone/instrument preamplifier and the 1176LN compressor-into a
single "channel strip" product.
The 6176 features several improvements over the standalone 2-610 mic
preamp and 1176LN compressor. "While we're known primarily for
painstaking reproductions of vintage gear," said Universal Audio
Chief Analog Designer, John Hinson, "with the 6176 we allowed
ourselves to add new features and take advantage of components with
superior specs over the originals. For example, the mic preamp now
features a 15db pad and a beefed-up power supply that tightens up the
bass. The compressor section still has the twenty micro-second
attack time and program dependency of the original 1176, but it is
much quieter. Vintage character with modern specs is what we were
going for and I think we've hit it. It's the best of both worlds."
The 6176, a single, horizontal rackmount unit, has a suggested US
retail price of $2,495 and will begin shipping in the fourth quarter
of 2002.
For more information, visit their web site at www.uaudio.com. | 
