Klark Teknik 76-KT 1176-Style Compressor

The Ultimate Studio Workhorse for Instant Dynamics Control

The Klark Teknik 76-KT is a classic FET-style compressor and limiter bringing vintage outboard processing to modern tracking, mixing, and live sound. Modelled on the iconic 1176LN, it delivers ultra-fast response and musical dynamics control. Perfect for lead vocals, drum buses, and peak limiting on tour, the 76-KT offers authentic hardware character in a budget-friendly format.

Custom MIDAS Transformers for Rich Analogue Character
Building on a legendary heritage of console design, Klark Teknik has equipped the 76-KT with custom-engineered MIDAS input and output transformers. These premium components deliver high-quality audio reproduction with exceptional low-end tightness, powerful midrange presence, and transparent high frequencies. Even under heavy compression, they preserve the musical weight of your signal, ensuring your mixes sound rich and full-bodied.

Discrete Class-A Circuitry and Modernised Reliability
The 76-KT features a completely discrete signal path paired with a premium Class-A line-level output amplifier. This modernised design replicates the responsive, harmonic behaviour of vintage hardware while maintaining a lower noise floor and outstanding electrical stability. Hand-selected components ensure the signal path remains clean, providing high-headroom performance that handles hot transient signals with ease.

Lightning-Fast FET Attack and All-Button Squeeze
Utilising high-speed Field Effect Transistor (FET) technology, the 76-KT responds with a lightning-fast attack time starting at just 20 microseconds. This immediate reaction makes it the ultimate tool for controlling rapid transients on snare drums, acoustic guitars, and dynamic vocals. For creative sound design, the famous "All-Button" mode alters circuit bias points to deliver an aggressive, explosive room tone perfect for drum buses and rock mixes.

Main features:

• Modelled on the iconic 1176LN D and E revisions to provide classic FET-style dynamics control
• Completely discrete signal path with hand-selected components for optimal signal integrity
• Custom-engineered MIDAS input and output transformers for rich, vintage-style harmonic warmth
• Dedicated Class-A line-level output amplifier delivering clean headroom and lower distortion
• Intuitive ratio push buttons supporting 4:1 and 8:1 compression, alongside 12:1 and 20:1 limiting settings
• Famous all-button mode for achieving explosive drum room tracks and aggressive, in-your-face vocals
• Variable attack times from 20 to 800 microseconds and adjustable release times from 80 to 700 milliseconds
• Vintage-style illuminated VU meter for instant visual confirmation of gain reduction and output levels
• Transformer-balanced inputs and outputs on professional Neutrik XLR and 1/4" TRS parallel-wired connectors
• Front-panel mains power switch and a rear-panel -20 dB input pad switch to attenuate hot signals
• Auto-ranging universal switch-mode power supply for absolute voltage sensing and worldwide compatibility
• Robust 2U rackmount steel enclosure engineered to withstand the rigours of touring and daily studio use

Tech Specs:

• Type: Classic 2U FET Compressor / Limiter
• Input Type: XLR, 1/4" TRS, transformer balanced
• Input Impedance: >600 Ω, balanced and unbalanced
• Maximum Input Level: +30 dBu
• Input Pad Switch: -20 dB typical
• Output Type: XLR, 1/4" TRS, transformer balanced
• Output Impedance: 105 Ω, balanced and unbalanced
• Maximum Output Level: +25 dBu
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±1 dB
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 80 dB @ +4 dBu In
• Distortion (THD+N): 0.15% typical
• Attack Time: 20 to 800 µs (adjustable)
• Release Time: 80 to 700 ms (adjustable)
• Ratio Settings: 20:1, 12:1, 8:1, 4:1 (plus All-Button mode)
• Power Supply: 100 – 240 V~, 50/60 Hz (universal switch-mode)
• Power Consumption: 10 W
• Enclosure Size: 19-inch / 2U rackmount
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 88 mm x 483 mm x 159 mm
• Weight: 2.8 kg
• Discover Klark Teknik Classic FET-Style Compressor [76-KT]: https://www.klarkteknik.com/en/products/0817-ABA