RETRO Instruments / 176

This compressor is based on the Universal Audio 176 designed by Bill Putnam. It faithfully reproduces the original sound of the 1960s while incorporating new features that meet the needs of modern recording studios.

Features
- Variable Mu design
- Large knob for easy recall
- Continuously variable attack/release
- Four ratio settings (2:1, 4:1, 8:1, 12:1)
- Wide frequency sidechain HPF
- Asymmetry function (-/Middle/+)
- Hardwired bypass (Active/Bypass)
- Interstage transformer (In/Out)
- High-precision VU meter (Output/Input/GR)
- Input/Output connectors: 3-pin XLR
- Carefully selected NOS tubes and components

Specifications
- Maximum 20dB gain reduction
- Excellent S/N ratio of over 76dB
- Flat frequency response from 20 to 20,000Hz +/- 0.5dB
- Distortion <1% (0 - 15dB GR)

What people are saying about the 176
""Phil Moore did a fantastic job. Bill Putnaum would be smiling. The Retro 176 has become my vocal compressor of choice. ""
Chris Lord-Alge, Grammy-Winning Producer & Engineer