Finally, a true stereo 1176! With over 2000 units already sold to date since the year 2000 re birth of Universal Audios 1176LN, it is clear the publics love affair with the legendary sound of the 1176 is still as passionate as ever. The 2 1176 builds from the circuit design of UAs
The original LA 3A Leveling Amplifier made its debut at the 1969 NY AES show and marked the departure from the tube design of the Teletronix LA 2A Leveling Amplifier. The LA 3A incorporated components and design concepts from the Putnam designed 1176LN Limiting Amplifier. Immediately
Sound and Features of the Original 1176LN. Classic Custom 1176LN Output Transformers. Stereo or Dual Mono Operation. Totally Independent Compression and Gain Controls in Dual Mono Mode. Matched FETs and Output Transformers. Rack Space Convenience of Two 1176s in a 2U Rack Design.
True to the original in design, manufacture, and performance. Modeled after 1176LN blackface, D and E revisions. F.E.T. gain reduction. Pushbutton selection of compression ratios 41, 81, 121, 201. Ultrafast attack time — 20 microseconds to 800 microseconds. Adjustable release