6176 Vintage Channel Strip

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Manuals & Related Links

User Manual: 6176 User Manual
Related Links: 6176 Product Page
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Features & Specs
 
Features
 
  • All-tube mic preamp section derived from legendary Bill Putnam-designed 610 modular console
  • Signature 1176LN Class A FET compressor section — heard on countless hit records for more than 40 years
  • "Split" or "Join" switch allows separate or series operation of the preamp and compressor
  • High and Low frequency shelving EQ
  • Variable impedance Input, Gain, and Output levels
  • Mic, balanced Line, and Hi-Z inputs
  • Ultra-quiet operation
  • Stereo interconnection via 1176-SA
  • Hand-built in USA; backed by 1-Year limited warranty
Parameters

Preamp:

  • Microphone Input Impedance: Selectable, 500 Ω(ohms) or 2k
  • Balanced Line Input Impedance: 20k Ω
  • Hi-Z Input Impedance: Selectable between 2.2 M Ω or 47 k Ω
  • Maximum Microphone Input Level: +18 dBu (2k input impedance and 15 dB Pad in)
  • Maximum Output Level: +20 dBm
  • Internal Output Impedance: 80 Ω
  • Recommended Minimum Load: 600 Ω
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz +0, -1 dB
  • Maximum Gain: 65 dB (500 Ω input impedance)
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio > 90 dB (@ maximum gain)

Limiting Amplifier:

  • Input Impedance: Selectable, 15k Ω (ohms) or 600 Ω
  • Output Load: Impedance 600 Ω (floating)
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ± 1 dB
  • Gain: 40 dB, ± 1 dB
  • Distortion: > 0.5% T.H.D. from 50 Hz – 15 kHz with limiting, at 1.1 seconds release setting. Output of +22 dBm with no greater than 0.5% T.H.D.
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio: > 75 dB
  • Attack Time: Adjustable, from 20 to 800 microseconds
  • Release Time: Adjustable, from 50 milliseconds to 1.1 seconds
  • Stereo Interconnection: Optional, using 1176SA stereo interconnect accessory

General:

  • Tube Complement: (1) 12AX7A, (1) 12AT7A
  • Power Requirements: 115V/230V
  • Power Connector: Detachable IEC power cable.
  • Fuse: 400 mA time delay (slow blow) / 115 V200 mA time delay (slow blow) / 230 V
  • Power Indicator Light: 28 V bulb (type 1819)
  • Dimensions 1: 9" W x 3.5" H x 12.25" D (two rack unit)
  • Weight: 12 lb.

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