Detail 01
Attack and release
Attack ranges from 20 to 800 microseconds; release ranges from 50 ms to 1.1 seconds.

Independent shopping perspective
A handwired reissue of the 1967 1176LN, built for ultrafast dynamics control from subtle leveling to all-out distortion.


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What matters in use
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Detail 01
Attack ranges from 20 to 800 microseconds; release ranges from 50 ms to 1.1 seconds.
Detail 02
The stated compression ratio is 4:1.
Detail 03
It uses Jones barrier terminals and XLR connectors.
Detail 04
Each unit is handwired point-to-point in Scotts Valley, California according to the original design.
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Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
The 1176LN was first released in 1967.
Yes, via the 1176 SA Network accessory.
The supplied description specifically highlights bass guitar, snare, and vocals.
It is 19 × 3.5 inches and occupies 2RU.
Reference
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