Universal Audio 6176 Tube Channel Strip - Enquire for availability

Kill the Digital Chill with All-Tube Heat

Stop settling for cold, clinical tracks. The Universal Audio 6176 is the definitive antidote to the "digital chill," injecting your signal path with the rich, three-dimensional soul of a world-class tube channel strip. By fusing the velvet-smooth 610 tube preamp with the aggressive snap of the 1176LN FET compressor, the 6176 delivers the harmonic depth and legendary "Big Iron" character that defines modern music.

Legendary Tube Dimension
The 610B preamp section is derived from the iconic modular console used in the most famous sessions in history. This all-tube design provides a "fat and soft" character that adds immense weight and warmth to any source. With high-tension power regulation, the 6176 offers improved bass response and massive headroom, ensuring your signal remains clear and dimensional even when pushed into classic tube saturation.

The Gold Standard of FET Compression
The 1176LN section is the most loved "workhorse" compressor in history. Known for its lightning-fast attack and the signature tone of its Class A output amplifier, it provides the "glue" that makes vocals, bass, and drums sit perfectly in a mix. Whether you need subtle leveling or the aggressive, pumping character of the legendary "All Button" mode, the 6176 delivers the precise dynamic control required for professional-grade audio.

Unmatched Routing Flexibility
Engineered for the modern hybrid studio, the 6176 features a unique "Join/Split" switch. In "Join" mode, the signal flows internally from the preamp to the compressor for a classic channel strip experience. Switching to "Split" allows you to use each section as a completely independent unit with its own dedicated I/O—track through the preamp while simultaneously using the 1176 to process a different signal during a mix.

Main features:

• Classic Putnam 610 console mic/line preamplifier
  
• High- and low-frequency shelving EQ, each with 3 selectable hinge frequencies
  
• Classic 1176LN compression
  
• Variable input gain and output levels
  
• Ultra-quiet operation
  
• Mic, balanced line, and hi-Z inputs
  
• Multiple impedance settings
  
• 15dB pad, polarity reverse, 48V phantom power
  
• Stereo interconnection of multiple units via 1176-SA
  
• Use mic pre and compressor separately (Split) or in series (Join)
  
• Legendary UA build quality and heritage
  
• Handcrafted in UA's Scotts Valley, California labs
  

Tech Specs:

• Preamp Type: Tube
• Number of Channels: 1
• Phantom Power: Yes
• EQ: Yes
• Compressor: Yes
• Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
• Analogue Inputs: 1 x XLR (Preamp, Mic), 1 x XLR (Preamp, Line), 1 x XLR (Compressor, Line) 1 x 1/4" (Hi-Z)
• Analogue Outputs: 1 x XLR (Preamp), 1 x XLR (Compressor)
• Rack Spaces: 2U
• Dimensions (HxDxW): 8.9 x 31.75 x 48.26 cm
• Weight: 5.44 Kg
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