UNIVERSAL AUDIO UAFX 1176 Studio Compressor

Description

UAFX 1176 Studio CompressorThe legendary UA 1176 compressor, now available for your pedalboard.Introduced in 1967, the Universal Audio 1176 series represents a high-quality standard for dynamic processing and audio limiting. The sound of this iconic compressor is present and recognizable on a myriad of classic albums. Thanks to the UAFX line's technology, the 1176 Studio Compressor pedal can embody the same incisive and expressive sounds of the acclaimed hardware, all contained in a compact stompbox.One pedal, three global sonic icons.From the subtle compression of a single 1176 to the endless "sustain" achieved by using two units in parallel, following Lowell George's preference, or the compressed "crunch" that made the sound of Led Zeppelin IV recognizable, you will have the ability to recreate the same iconic tones and effects found on thousands of albums thanks to the three different 1176 settings.Enhance and boost your purest tones.From the sonic nuances of string slides to the distinctive perceptual details of "picking," and even the distinctive "funk" tones, the 1176 Studio Compressor offers iconic compression that can define the sonic characteristics of every musical genre. Thanks to the intuitive "Attack" and "Release" controls, combined with a wide range of "Ratio" settings and the famous "all buttons in" mode, you will have the opportunity to explore a vast range of classic sounds.Classic compressor, versatile on stage and in the studio.The 1176 Studio Compressor was designed to ensure reliable performance for decades, both in live and studio contexts. It features a switch that allows you to switch between "true" or "buffered" bypass modes, and also offers a parallel compression mode. All of this is packaged in a compact format, perfect for integration into your pedalboard.Raise the level of your effects chain in an instant.Key featuresAuthentic emulation of the 1176LN dynamic processor in a compact stompboxThree compression modes: Single, Dual, and Sustain for classic guitar compression effects.Input, output, attack, and release settings faithful to the original 1176 hardwareThe Ratio knob includes the "all buttons in" mode for gritty, squashed textures.Parallel compression mode, true bypass/bufferedTechnical specificationsPower requirements: 9VDC isolated, center-negative, 250mA minimum (power supply sold separately)Inputs: 1 x 1/4" TS unbalancedOutputs: 1 x 1/4" TS unbalancedUSB Type-C for updates via computerHeight: 5.81 cmWidth: 6.55 cmDepth: 12.07 cmWeight: 295g