Universal Audio 6176

Name: 6176
Brand: Universal Audio
SKU: 142665
Price: 3199.00 EUR
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EAN : 0819937000355

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Essential Information About the Universal Audio 6176 Tube Channel Strip
• Two Classics Combined: the 610B tube preamp paired with the 1176LN FET compressor for a warm, precise, and punchy sound.
• Flexible Routing: "Split"/"Join" switching to use the preamp and compressor separately or in series depending on the recording setup.
• Instant Shaping: shelving EQ for bass/treble and variable input impedance to adjust color and texture.
• Ready for Any Source: Mic/Line/Hi-Z inputs, zero-latency analog monitoring, regulated power supply, and -15 dB pad for more headroom on hot signals.

6176

3.199,00 €VAT incl.

3,10 € Ecotax included

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A UA Legacy Combined in One Chassis

The 6176 condenses Universal Audio's sonic DNA: the 610 preamp originally designed by Bill Putnam and the iconic 1176LN compressor. This channel strip continues the brand's "vintage analog" philosophy while offering modern reliability and ergonomics, becoming a standard for studios seeking the UA signature in a single rack unit.

Who Is It For and What Are Its Uses?

Ideal for vocals, guitars, basses, keyboards, and drum machines, the 6176 excels as a high-end front-end before your interface. From silky clean tones to musical saturation, it offers a wide palette for pop, rock, hip-hop, or electronic music, with responsive compression that controls transients while preserving character.

Key Features and Innovations

610B: Controlled Color and High Headroom - Variable impedance to tailor microphone behavior, front Hi-Z input for instruments, regulated high-voltage power supply for tighter low end, and a -15 dB pad for powerful sources. The shelving EQ allows quick adjustments: "air" on the highs, foundation on the lows.

1176LN: Speed and Precision - The Class A FET compressor delivers ultra-fast attack and harmonic richness that made it famous. In "Join" mode, you sculpt gain staging and dynamics in a single coherent chain; in "Split" mode, each section becomes an independent tool for greater studio flexibility.

Studio Workflow - Ultra-quiet operation, stereo linking possible via 1176-SA, handcrafted in the USA, and proven reliability for demanding sessions.

Technical specifications

Number of channels	1
EQ	2 channels

Valve

Yes

Dimensions	311 x 229 x 89 mm.
Weight	5.4 kg.

Questions frequently asked

Universal Audio 6176 for recording vocals: what sonic character does it have?

The 610B preamp combines a tube design with a regulated high-voltage power supply. The variable impedance allows adapting the behavior to microphones, ranging from a smooth tone to musical saturation.

Is the 1176LN compressor fast?

The 1176LN section is a class A FET compressor designed for ultra-fast attack and transient control.

What are the Join and Split modes for?

In Join mode, the 610B preamp and the 1176LN compressor operate in a single processing chain. Gain staging and dynamics can then be managed together. In Split mode, both sections function as independent tools.