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The 6176 Channel Strip combines Universal Audio's highly acclaimed 610 tube microphone preamp with their legendary 1176LN compressor to create the ultimate single-channel signal path for everything from vocals to vibraphones.
Open Box Universal Audio 6176 Channel Strip Level 1

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  • Combines the acclaimed 610 tube mic pre with the legendary 1176
  • Variable-impedance input
  • Transparent compression
  • Outstanding value

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  • Audio inputs - mic pre section
  • Microphone: female XLR
  • Balanced line: female XLR
  • Unbalanced line/instrument: 1/4" jack on front panel
  • Audio inputs - compressor section
  • Balanced line: female XLR for use in Split Mode
  • Audio outputs - mic pre section
  • Balanced line: male XLR for use in Split Mode
  • Audio outputs - compressor section
  • Balanced line: male XLR
  • Front panel controls - pre-amp section
  • Impedance selector
  • Mic: selectable - 500 ohms or 2kOhms
  • Line: fixed - 13.8kOhms
  • Hi-Z: selectable, 2.2 Meg ohms or 47kOhms
  • HF Shelf EQ
  • Switchable boost/cut at 1.5, 3, 4.5, 6, and 9dB
  • Corner frequency select: 4.5kHz, 7kHz, 10kHz
  • LF Shelf EQ
  • Switchable boost/cut: 1.5, 3, 4.5, 6, and 9dB
  • Corner frequency select: 70Hz, 100Hz, 200Hz
  • Polarity Reverse Switch
  • 48-volt phantom power
  • Join/Split switch for joint or independent compressor/pre-amp operation
  • Front panel controls - compressor section
  • Input gain
  • Output gain
  • Attack
  • Release
  • Compression ratio: bypass, 1:1, 4:1, 8:1, 12:1, 20:1 and "All Button" mode
  • Meter Select: Pre-amp output, compressor gain reduction, and compressor output
  • Additional Features
  • Stereo interconnection - with 1176 SA Network accessory
  • Vacuum tubes: one 12AX7A and one 12BH7 per channel

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