Detail 01
Attack and release
Attack ranges from 20 to 800 microseconds; release ranges from 50 ms to 1.1 seconds.
Product detailSKU #1274115062896
Universal Audio1176LN Solid State Limiting Amplifier
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A handwired reissue of the 1967 1176LN, built for ultrafast dynamics control from subtle leveling to all-out distortion.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Studios seeking the original 1176LN design
- Bass guitar, snare, and vocal processing
- Engineers who want ultrafast attack and release times
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Buyers looking for a digital emulation
- Those seeking updated components
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Compression ratio
The stated compression ratio is 4:1.
Detail 03
Connections
It uses Jones barrier terminals and XLR connectors.
Detail 04
Construction
Each unit is handwired point-to-point in Scotts Valley, California according to the original design.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that its 120/240 V power requirement suits your setup.
- 02Stereo interconnection requires the 1176 SA Network accessory.
- 03Its stated dimensions are 19 × 3.5 inches (2RU).
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01When was the original 1176LN released?
The 1176LN was first released in 1967.
02Can the 1176LN be used in stereo?
Yes, via the 1176 SA Network accessory.
03What signals does it suit?
The supplied description specifically highlights bass guitar, snare, and vocals.
04What are its rack dimensions?
It is 19 × 3.5 inches and occupies 2RU.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsSound
- Input impedance
- 600 ohms, bridges-T control (floating
- Output load impedance
- 600 ohms, floating, damping factor 20
16 detailsOther
- Attack time
- 20 microseconds to 800 microseconds
- Category Source
- detail
- Environmental
- Maximum operating temperature 160 F
- Stereo interconnection
- via 1176 SA Network accessory
- External connections
- Jones Barrier terminals and XLR connectors
- Signal-to-noise ratio
- Greater than 70dB at +10dBm
- Release time
- 50 milliseconds to 1.1 seconds
- Distortion
- Less than 0.5% total harmonic distortion from 50Hz-15kHz with limiting
- Korena Special
- false
- Compression ratio
- 4:1; input level at +/-2dB: -32dBm; relative output: 6dBm
- Tier
- new
- Dimensions (WxH)
- 19" x 3-1/2" (2RU)
- Frequency response
- ±1dB 20Hz–20kHz
- Source Id
- site51274115062896
- Gain
- 50dB
- Power requirements
- 120/240V
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