What is a Urei 1176 compressor?

Building DIY 1176 Compressor Building DIY 1176 Compressor The UREI 1176 Peak Limiter is a classic audio compressor designed by Bill Putnam, first built in 1967, making use of FETs and using them as a variable resistor to control the gain reduction in the circuit.

What is a Urei 1176 Peak Limiter?

The UREI 1176 Peak Limiter is a classic audio compressor designed by Bill Putnam, first built in 1967, making use of FETs and using them as a variable resistor to control the gain reduction in the circuit. The 1176 has been employed in countless recordings over the years and it is still used by almost every recording studio…

How do the 176 and 276 compare to the 1176 clones?

Unlike most 1176 clones, the 176 and 276 don’t copy the classic panel layout. By using rotary switches instead of buttons and smaller circular meters, UK Sound was able to squeeze the 176 and 276 into space-saving 1U enclosures.

What is the best way to use the 1176?

The 1176 has been employed in countless recordings over the years and it is still used by almost every recording studio… If you cannot afford a new unit (e.g. Purple Audio MC 77 or Universal Audio 1176LN ), then DIY is the best way both to save money and to get great satisfaction.