Universal Audio 1176LN Classic Limiting Amplifier

Iconic FET compression with ultra-fast transient control

A classic dynamics processor for punch, presence, and attitude

The Universal Audio 1176LN is a faithful hardware recreation of the classic blackface FET limiter, built around a fast gain-reduction circuit and Class A output stage.

• FET limiting architecture modeled after classic 1176LN D/E revisions
• Attack time adjustable from 20 to 800 microseconds
• Release time adjustable from 50 milliseconds to 1.1 seconds
• Class A line-level output amplifier with custom transformer
• 20 Hz–20 kHz frequency response
• 2U 19-inch rackmount chassis; approximately 11 lb unboxed

Best for

Vocals, drums, bass, guitars, parallel compression, and signal shaping where fast response and recognizable analog character are desired.