Retro - 176 Limiting Amplifier

Features

The Retro 176 Limiting Amplifier has the largest feature set in any variable-mu design.

* Precision Knob scales for easy recallability 
* Continuously variable attack and release time 
* Four settings of compression ratio from soft compression to limiting (2:1, 4:1, 8:1, 12:1) 
* Wide-Range Sidechain Highpass Filter 
* Vocal Asymmetry Tool 
* Hard-wire Bypass Switch 
* Interstage Transformer Bypass Switch 
* High Quality VU Meter switchable between Input, Output and Gain Reduction 
* XLR input and output connections 
* IEC power connector 
* 115/230V AC Mains 
* Integral tube balance test 
* Easy stereo strapping of two or more units 
* Selected NOS tubes and components

Specifications

* 20 dB of available gain reduction 
* Signal to noise ratio of greater than 76dB 
* Flat frequency response within 0.5dB from 20-20,000Hz

* Harmonic Distortion of less than 1% from 0-15dB gain reduction 

176 Artists

"I put the Retro 176 in the same class as its legendary inspiration. There are only a handful of compressors that everyone an agree are desert island worthy, time will prove this to be one of them. It's a perfect vocal tool, now I can't imagine mixing without it"   Jacquire King Grammy Winning Producer & Engineer

"Phil Moore did a great job! Bill Putnam would smile!!! The Retro 176 has become my first choice for lead vocals It now stands alone at the finish line! "   Chris Lord-Alge Grammy Winning Producer & Engineer

"The Retro 176 pulls out the breath of vocals with out any need of additional EQ. With all the versatile controls it's very easy to make a vocal sit in a mix with out losing definition or clarity."   Al Sutton Grammy Nominated Producer & Engineer

"Just wanted to thank you for the AMAZING Retro 176, the vocals on is wawwwwwwwww! Cheers!"   Jean Marie Riachi Grammy Nominated Producer & Engineer

"The 176 sounds as impressive as my old tube giants (Gates, Federal, RCA) but also more modern if needed. I continue to use my three 176's on every project I do. I can't be without them! Please keep making gear like this. "   Greg Wells Grammy Nominated Producer & Engineer