Detail 01
20 to 800 microsecond attack
Fast enough to catch transients before they pass; slowest setting still lets stick and pick attack through.
Product detailSKU #1274115062896
Universal Audio1176LN Solid State Limiting Amplifier
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Single-channel FET limiter in a 2U rack. For engineers who want fast, colored peak control on vocals, bass, drums and room mics.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Taming vocal peaks while adding weight and forward attitude
- Slamming room mics or drum bus for aggressive punch
- Bass DI tracking where level needs to stay planted
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing gentle, transparent gain riding on a mix bus
- Stereo work on a budget — needs a second unit
- Small setups short on rack space or clean power
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
50 ms to 1.1 second release
Short release pumps and thickens; long release rides level smoothly. Most of the character lives here.
Detail 03
4:1 ratio
The gentlest of the ratio buttons. Firm leveling rather than hard limiting; higher ratios get progressively more aggressive.
Detail 04
Under 0.5% THD with limiting
Measurable harmonic content when working hard. That distortion is the sound, not a fault.
Detail 05
600 ohm floating input and output
Transformer-coupled, so it plays well with vintage-style gear and long balanced runs without loading issues.
Detail 06
2RU, 19 inch rack
Takes 3.5 inches of vertical space and runs hot — leave breathing room above it.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One channel only. Stereo needs two units plus the 1176 SA Network accessory.
- 02Line-level device — a microphone needs a preamp in front of it.
- 03Rear connections are Jones barrier terminals and XLR; plan cabling accordingly.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I plug a microphone straight into it?
No. It works at line level, so a mic preamp goes first. A bass or keyboard also needs a preamp or DI ahead of it.
02Will it work in stereo?
Two units linked through the 1176 SA Network accessory. A single unit handles one channel only.
03Does it run on 240V?
Yes, it accepts 120V or 240V.
04How much gain does it have?
50 dB, so it can push a quiet line signal hard into the compression stage as well as make up level after it.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Frequency Response
- ±1dB 20Hz–20kHz
3 detailsConnections & power
- Input Impedance
- 600 ohms, bridges-T control (floating
- Power Requirements
- 120/240V
- Output Load Impedance
- 600 ohms, floating, damping factor 20
1 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions Wxh
- 19 inch x 3-1/2 inch (2RU)
9 detailsOther
- Environmental
- Maximum operating temperature 160 F
- Signal to Noise Ratio
- Greater than 70dB at +10dBm
- Compression Ratio
- 4:1; input level at +/-2dB: -32dBm; relative output: 6dBm
- Gain
- 50dB
- Attack Time
- 20 microseconds to 800 microseconds
- External Connections
- Jones Barrier terminals and XLR connectors
- Stereo Interconnection
- via 1176 SA Network accessory
- Release Time
- 50 milliseconds to 1.1 seconds
- Distortion
- Less than 0.5% total harmonic distortion from 50Hz-15kHz with limiting
