The Universal 1176AE Anniversary Edition is a custom, limited-run, "hod-rodded" version of the world's most recognized studio limiter - only 500 1176AE units will be made available worldwide.

The "AE" descriptor not only stands for Anniversary Edition, but counterpart with its blackface/bluestripe cosmetic treatment, signifies the very unit revisions this unique instrument draws from. The 1176AE borrows the sonically unique program-dependent characteristics from the original, Revision A "Bluestripe", while retaining the class-A low-noise ("LN") circuit and custom transformers of the most popular 1176: Revision E.

Giving the product another sonic distinction, the ratio selections hearken back to the 1176's predecessor the UA 176 Limiting Amplifier. The 1176AE offers a gentler ratio array of 2:1, 4:1, and 8:1 perfect for compression duties-but also preserves 20:1 at the top, for full limiting applications. This ratio modification also allows for a unique range of multi-button ratio combinations, pushing the unit beyond the famous "all-button" mode of the standard unit.

Lastly, the 1176AE offers something new for bass-heavy tracks or "over-the-top" effects, with a unique "super-slow" attack setting of 10ms cleverly repurposed from the redundant Off/Bypass position from the 1176's Attack control. This gives the user an option not achievable with the original unit, allowing transients to pass more freely-again furthering the versatility of the 1176AE beyond its predecessors.

Unique rev.A/E "hot-rod-mod" features, cosmetics and sonic signature

Program dependency of legendary "Bluestripe" Rev.A 1176

Vintage UA 176 compression ratio array - 2:1, 4:1, 8:1 with 20:1 for limiting

Expanded range of "multi-button" compression and classic "all-button" mode

"Slo" 15ms Attack setting adds increased versatility for new uses

Hand-built in the USA, Limited-Edition of only 500 units worldwide

Input Impedance
600 ohms, bridges-T control (floating)

Output Load Impedance
600 ohms, floating, damping factor 20


External Connections
Jones Barrier terminals and XLR connectors



Frequency Response
± 1 dB 20 Hz to 20kHz

Gain

50 dB

Distortion
Less than 0.5% total harmonic distortion from 50 Hz to 15 kHz with limiting



Signal to Noise Ratio
Greater than 70 dB at +10 dBm


Attack Time
20 microseconds to 800 microseconds, plus "Slo" 10 ms mode

Release Time
50 milliseconds to 1.1 seconds



Threshold vs Output Level







Compression Ratio




Input Level

at ±2 dB


Relative Output





20:1




-25 dBm




+13 dBm







8:1




-26 dBm




+11 dBm





4:1



-32 dBm


+6 dBm





2:1


-35 dBm


+4 dBm








Stereo Interconnection
via 1176 SA Network accessory

Meter

dB gain reduction and dB output

Power Requirements
120/240 V



Environmental
Maximum operating temperature 160°F


Dimensions
19" Rackmount chassis, 2U

Weight (unboxed)
11 lbs.