Universal Audio 1176AE Operations Instructions

Model 1176AE Anniversary Edition Limiting Amplifier Universal Audio Part Number 65-0010 Revision 1.0 Universal Audio,

Front Panel __________________________________________________________ - 5 - (4) Release - Sets the amount of time it takes the 1176AE to return to

Front Panel __________________________________________________________ - 6 - (6) Meter - A standard VU meter that displays either the amount of gain

Rear Panel __________________________________________________________ - 7 - (1) AC Power Connector / Fuse Holder - Connect a standard, detachable I

Interconnections __________________________________________________________ - 8 - (Illustration goes here) (Interconnection illustration—should show

Insider’s Secrets __________________________________________________________ - 9 - 1176AE/1176LN-Interhcangeable Tips While there are distinct differ

Insider’s Secrets __________________________________________________________ - 10 - Drums In the world of recording, there’s probably no greater chal

Insider’s Secrets __________________________________________________________ - 11 - The 1176LN compression or limiting is heavily program-dependent. T

Insider’s Secrets __________________________________________________________ - 12 - Controlled Distortion The unique sonic characteristics of the 117

The Technical Stuff __________________________________________________________ - 13 - History of the 1176LN The original Universal Audio 1176, desig

The Technical Stuff __________________________________________________________ - 14 - Revision E was introduced in the early 1970s and was the first t

Notice This manual provides general information, preparation for use, installation and operating instructions for the Universal Audio 1176AE.

The Technical Stuff __________________________________________________________ - 15 - Compressor / Limiter Basics The function of a compressor is to

The Technical Stuff __________________________________________________________ - 16 - Input Signal and Threshold The first and perhaps most significa

The Technical Stuff __________________________________________________________ - 17 - Knee A compressor's knee determines whether the device w

The Technical Stuff __________________________________________________________ - 18 - Output (Makeup Gain) Finally, an output control is employed to

The Technical Stuff __________________________________________________________ - 19 - To make such a cable, first acquire the following components: (

The Technical Stuff __________________________________________________________ - 20 - Terminal Strip Connections Because it predated standard XLR con

The Technical Stuff __________________________________________________________ - 21 - Maintenance Information Calibrations Zero Set The 1176AE met

The Technical Stuff _______________________________________________________________________ - 22 - The following procedure is used to set “Q” bias:

The Technical Stuff __________________________________________________________ - 23 - Use the following procedure to calibrate the 1176SA stereo adapt

The Technical Stuff __________________________________________________________ - 24 - 1176LN Circuit Details The fundamental problem facing Bill Putna

Anniversary EditionThis very special, limited-run 1176AE unit is a celebration of Universal Audio’s 10-year anniversary since refounding, fifty years

The Technical Stuff __________________________________________________________ - 25 - Input Section Figure 2 - Input Section As shown in Figure 2,

The Technical Stuff __________________________________________________________ - 26 - voltage applied to its gate. The higher the voltage applied to t

The Technical Stuff __________________________________________________________ - 27 - Output Amplifier The output amplifier is a Darlington pair foll

The Technical Stuff __________________________________________________________ - 28 - A bias level is applied to the diodes by the Compression Ratio p

Glossary of Terms __________________________________________________________ - 29 - Ambient noise - Low-level noise created by environmental factors s

Glossary of Terms __________________________________________________________ - 30 - dBm - Short for “decibels as referenced to milliwatt,” dissipated

Glossary of Terms _______________________________________________________________________ - 31 - Peak reduction - A synonym for compression or limi

Recall Sheet __________________________________________________________ - 32 -

Specifications _______________________________________________________________________ - 33 - Input Impedance 600 , bridged T-control (floating)

Additional Resources/Product Registration/Warranty/Service & Support __________________________________________________________ Additional Resour

A Letter From Bill Putnam, Jr. ___________________________________________________________ - i - It is hard to believe that it has been over 40 years

Important Safety Instructions ___________________________________________________________ - ii - Before using this unit, be sure to carefully read th

Table of Contents __________________________________________________________ A Letter From Bill Putnam, Jr. ...

The Two Page, Two Minute Guide To Getting Started __________________________________________________________ - 2 - No one likes to read owner’s manua

The Two Page, Two Minute Guide To Getting Started __________________________________________________________ - 3 - Step 4: On the right side of the

Front Panel __________________________________________________________ - 4 - (1) Input - Determines the level of the signal entering the 1176AE, as w