Retro 176 Variable-mu Limiting Amplifier
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The Retro 176 Limiting Amplifier has the largest feature set in any variable-mu design.
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Precision Knob scales for easy recallability Continuously variable attack and release time Four settings of compression ratio from soft compression to limiting (2:1, 4:1, 8:1, 12:1) Wide-Range Sidechain Highpass Filter Vocal Assymetry Tool Hard-wire Bypass Switch Interstage Transformer Bypass Switch High Quality VU Meter switchable between Input, Output and Gain Reduction XLR input and output connections IEC power connector 115/230V AC Mains Integral tube balance test Easy stereo strapping of two or more units Selected NOS tubes and components
Frequency Response Flat within 0.5 dB from 20-20,000 Hz. Harmonic Distortion Below 1% from 20-20,000 Hz at 0-15 dB Gain Reduction Noise Level Greater than 76 dB below normal operating level Gain Reduction 20 dB of available gain reduction Maximum Gain 32 dB with input and output controls set maximum Input Impedance 600 Ohms - floating transformer balanced Output Impedance 600 Ohms - floating transformer balanced Minimum Input Level –26 dBm@2:1 ratio –12 dBm@12:1 ratio Normal Operating Level +4 dBm Maximum Operating Level +20 dBm Maximum Operating Temp. 55° C Physical Dimensions Standard 19” rack mounted. 2U, 3.5” high, 9.5” deep Power Requirements 40 Watts at 115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
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