The Retro Instruments Retro 176 Limiting Amplifier has the largest feature set of its class.
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 Asymmetry 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
Specifications for the Retro 176 include:
20 dB of available gain reduction
Signal to noise ratio of greater than 76dB
Flat frequency response within 0.5dB from 20-20,000Hz and Harmonic Distortion of less than 1% from 0-15dB gain reduction
Retro products are built in the USA and include a Limited Lifetime Warranty.
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User Testimonials
"Phil Moore did a great job! Bill Putnam would smile!!! The Retro 176 has become my first choice for lead vocals It now stands alone at the finish line! " Chris Lord-Alge
Chris Lord-Alge is one of the most well known and sought after mixers/engineers working today. To view literally hundreds of titles Chris has worked on, check out his artist page on ArtistDirect.com.
“The Retro 176 has been amazing on lead vocals and electric guitars. Everything Retro makes is just quality tone. State-of-the-Art in an ‘Old School’ way." Joe Chiccarelli
Engineer Joe Chiccarelli's credits include The White Stripes, Stan Ridgway, Oingo Boingo, Ferron, Sandra Bernhard, Spirit of the West, Counting Crows, U2, The Shins, Radiohead, Elton John, The Cult and countless others.
"The Retro 176 pulls out the breath of vocals with out any need of additional EQ. With all the versatile controls it's very easy to make a vocal sit in a mix with out losing definition or clarity." Al Sutton
Producer/Engineer/Mixer Al Sutton owns and operates Rustbelt Studios in Royal Oak, Michigan. His list of credits include Kid Rock, Hank Williams Jr., Sheryl Crow, Electric Six and many others. www.rustbeltstudios.com myspace.com/alsutton
"An absolutely fabulous recreation, which is better than the original because it is completely reliable." Ryan Freeland
Ryan Freeland is a Grammy winning engineer whose credits include Ray LaMontagne, Aimee Mann, Joe Henry, Grant-Lee Phillips, Ingrid Michaelson, Amy Correia, Brett Dennen, Son Volt, Chuck Prophet, Ian Axel, The Weepies, Jim White, Loudon Wainwright III, Alana Davis, Jonatha Brooke, & Christina Aguilera.
Dear Mike,
Just to thank you for the AMAZING Retro 176, the vocals on is wawwwwwwwww!
Cheers Jean Marie Riachi
Murex D’or and World Music Award winner Jean Marie Riachi is the executive producer for many of the biggest artists in the Middle East including Jose carrears and Youssou N Dour (Duets with Majida el Roumi). www.jeanmarieriachi.com
