User manual UNIVERSAL AUDIO 6176

[. . . ] Model 6176 Channel Strip Universal Audio Manual Number 65-0013 Revision 1. 2 Universal Audio, Inc. www. uaudio. com 2125 Suite A, Delaware Ave. Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (831) 466-3737 voice (831) 466-3775 fax www. uaudio. com The 6176 Channel Strip Thank you for purchasing the 6176 Channel Strip. This unit brings together 1 channel of our 2-610 Mic Pre with an 1176 Limiter. [. . . ] When PRE is selected, a meter reading of 0 corresponds to an output level of +4 dBm at the 610B Preamp output. When COMP is selected, a meter reading of 0 corresponds to an output level of +4 dBm at the 1176LN output. Meter Calibration The 0dB gain reduction reading may need to be calibrated. 1) Turn the 6176 on and warm up for 5 minutes. 2) Set the meter knob to the GR position. 3) With the 1176LN Input control full off (CCW) adjust the GR Zero Set trim pot So the meter reads 0 dB. Turn pot slowly and watch how meter settles. 4) The GR Zero Set pot is located through a small hole on the front panel between the 1176LN Input and Output knobs. Join / Split The center section toggle switch labeled JOIN / SPLIT allows separate use of the 610B preamp and the 1176LN limiter. When the switch is "down" in the SPLIT position, each side of the 6176 is a separate device with associated in / out connections on the rear chassis. When the switch is "up" in the JOIN position, the 6176 behaves like a "channel strip" with the 610B output routed to the 1176LN internally. In this position, the 610B rear chassis output XLR is automatically disconnected. Stereo Operation Using an external 1176 Stereo Adapter (1176SA), which is available from Universal Audio, two units may be connected for stereo operation. Use the following procedure to calibrate the 1176 stereo adapter: 1) Remove the signals from both 1176 units. 2) Disable the gain reduction on each limiter (set both ATTACK controls fully CCW). 3) Connect the 1176-SA to both limiters (This requires two RCA style cables). 4) Use the METER function knob to set both units into GR mode. 5) Adjust the potentiometer on the 1176-SA until both meters read 0dB. 6) If it is not possible to zero both meters, reverse the stereo interconnect cables and repeat the preceding step. Note: When used in stereo operation, the Attack and Release controls on the two units will interact. Controlling the Attack and Release on either of the units controls both units. When connected in a stereo configuration, the fastest attack time is double that of a single unit. 6176 Rear Panel On the left, the rear panel (Figure 3) has the 1176LN LINE INPUT and LINE OUTPUT XLR connectors. Also, there is an 1176LN Input Loading switch and an 1176LN Stereo Link jack. [. . . ] Use the 1176 as a compressor, and the DBX as a peak limiter. . . it's guaranteed to be smooth as silk. " Jim Scott shared a Grammy for Best Engineered Album for Tom Petty's Wildflowers. He's also known for his work with Red Hot Chili Peppers, Natalie Merchant and Wilco. "I use 1176s real conservatively and they still do amazing things, " he comments. "I'm always on the four to one button, and the Dr. [. . . ]