Universal Audio 6176 With UAD-2 Duo and Free Headphones

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Universal Audio 6176 Vintage Channel Strip

Combining the wonderful all-tube sounds of the legendary Bill Putnam-designed 610 microphone preamp with the signature FET compression of Universal Audio's 1176LN, the 6176 Vintage Channel Strip is a fantastic package of warm, smooth tones in a great mic preamp design. Having been employed to record everyone from Frank Sinatra to Van Halen I, the unique characteristics of the compressor, have made this a preamp for professional studios.

The 6176 boasts easy controls has become a choice amongst heavyweights like Vance Powell and Joe Chiccarelli, artists including Chris Martin of Coldplay, Norah Jones, Wyclef Jean, and James Mercer of The Shins. Use the simple switch to "Split" or "Join the preamp.

2-610 Microphone and Instrument Preamplifier

This channel strip features the 2-610 microphone and instrument preamplifier, called by Michael Cooper (Mix Magazine) "hands-down, the most dimensional mic preamp I've ever heard". The engineer/producer Peter Wade, who has worked with acts ranging from Wyclef Jean to Jennifer Lopez, said simply, "This box rocks." The 6176's mic preamp sections maintains the quality and character of the 2-610 while adding high-tension power regulation for improved bass response and a front-panel 15db pad switch.

1176LN Limiting Amplifier

Legendary engineer/producer Andy Johns has called the 1176LN "the workhorse compressor." It can provide lightning-quick attack and release times and fantastic tone.

Universal Audio UAD-2 Duo

Universal Audio UAD-2 Duo enables you to run the best sounding authentic plugin emulations on the most powerful DSP platform available. The UAD-2 delivers all the sound and channel counts of large-format analog consoles plus all the authentic tone of classic outboard FX inside the box. You can Track, Mix and Master to the next power, at sample rates from 44.1 to 192kHz.

The UA Powered Plug-Ins Collection brings the most sonically revered processors form the past 50 years of audio to your computer including vintage equalizers and compressors, superior precision mastering tools, lush reverbs and officially licensed classic hardware emulations from Neve, Roland, SPL and more. The UAD-2 comes with the MixEssentials II Plugin Bundle, valued at 300.

The UAD-2 seamlessly works alongside up to 4 UAD-1s (this means you can keep your old cards as well), but also allows any 4 UAD-2 PCIe DSP accelerator cards to be mixed and matched to conveniently scale the DSP power you want at the price you can afford.

Simply add more cards for additional outboard FX or more mix channels as your needs grow. Pro power-users can now use up to four UAD-2 Quads for the most demanding applications with equivalent potency to 40 UAD-1 cards!

UAD-2 comes with an all-new unified Meter and Control Panel for UAD-1 and UAD-2. The new Meter/Control Panel design offers improved status monitoring, easy Quick Plug-Buy and Software Update.

Audio Technica ATH-M20 Closed Back Dynamic Stereo Monitor Headphones

The lightweight, adjustable cushioned headband ensures maximum comfort for hours of listening.

The headphones' low-profile, closed-back design provides superior isolation in high-volume listening situations.

The ATH-M20 headphones feature 40 mm drivers, each with a neodymium magnet structure and a gold-plated stereo 3.5 mm connector with strain relief at the end of an ultra-flexible 10" coiled cable with single-side exit.

Universal Audio 6176 Features/Specifications

• 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 30 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

Preamp:

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

Limiting Amplifier:

• Input Impedance: Selectable, 15k (ohms) or 600
• Output Load Impedance: 600 (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 milliseconds
• 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 V 200 mA time delay (slow blow) / 230 V
• Power Indicator Light: 28 V bulb (type 1819)

Dimensions:

• Width: 19"
• Height: 3.5"
• Depth: 12.25" (two rack unit)
• Weight: 12 lb.