2-1176 Twin Vintage Limiting Amplifier
Features:
- Two stereo-matched channels of classic 1176LN-Style FET compression
- Switchable “Link” stereo or “Dual” mono operation
- Totally independent Compression and Gain controls in “Dual” mono modeIncludes classic “All” buttons mode
- Ultra-fast attack time — 20 microseconds to 800microseconds
- 50 milliseconds to 1.1 seconds for release
- Rack space convenience of two 1176s in a 2U rack design
- Hand-built in USA; backed by 1-year limited warranty
Technical Specifications:
Input Impedance
Selectable, 15k W or 600 W
Output Load Impedance
600 ohms, floating,
External Connections
XLR connectors
Frequency Response
±1 dB 20 Hz to 20kHz
Gain
40 dB, ± 1dB
Distortion
Less than 0.5% total harmonic distortion from 50 Hz to 15 kHz with limiting, at 1.1 seconds release setting. Output of +20 dBm with no greater than 0.5% T.H.D.
Signal to Noise Ratio
Greater than 85 dB
Attack Time
20 microseconds to 800 microseconds
Release Time
50 milliseconds to 1.1 seconds
Threshold vs Output Level
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Compression Ratio
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Input Level
at ±2 dB
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Relative Output |
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20:1
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-25 dBm
|
+13 dBm
|
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12:1
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-26 dBm
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+12 dBm
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8:1
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-27 dBm
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+11 dBm
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4:1
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-32 dBm
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+6 dBm
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Stereo Interconnection
Chan. A Attack and Release links to Chan. B via LINK mode
Meter
dB gain reduction and dB output
Power Requirements
120/240 V
Dimensions
19" Rackmount chassis, 2U
Weight (unboxed)
9.6 lbs.
