Upon its release in 1967, the 1176 Limiting Amplifier became an instant classic because of its unique lightning-fast attack and release times, musical Class A output stage, and its wide range of sounds, ranging from subtle, near-transparent compression, to all-out drive and distortion.
Universal Audio's 1176LN Classic Limiting Amplifier is a handbuilt, faithful reproduction of Bill Putnam Sr.'s original visionary design - an iconic piece of audio history that had a hand behind classic recordings from Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Michael Jackson, and more.
Enhance your music with the legendary FET compressor/limiter
Custom Class A output transformers
Record your tracks through legendary vintage-spec solid-state circuitry
Ultra-fast attack time as low as 20 microseconds
Ideal for shaping dynamics on guitars, bass, drums, vocals, and more
Impart vibe, color, and character to signals without using compression
Faithful to the original in design, manufacturing, and performance
Handcrafted in UA's Scotts Valley, California, labs