I’m selling a pair of 1176AE with the stereo link. Only 500 were made, so it’s rare to have a stereo pair!
Analog Obsession: The 1176AE Anniversary Edition
By Will Shanks
What makes the 1176 the most recognized limiter ever made, and why is it as popular now as it was when first conceived over 40 years ago? What makes the various revs unique? Universal Audio asked themselves these questions and more in the development of the 1176 AE Anniversary Edition, the latest generation of the legendary tool.
Celebrating a decade of Universal Audio’s re-founding, and just over 40 years since the birth of the 1176, the 1176AE Anniversary Edition is a custom, limited-run, “hod-rodded” version of the world’s most recognized studio limiter. Only 500 1176AE units will be made available worldwide. Why would we do such a thing? Most agree that the Rev D/E 1176LN units are the pinnacle of the 1176 revisions. (The only difference the addition of the 110/220 voltage-select switch.) But there are those who disagree, and find that their favorite is the “bluestripe revision.” The “AE” descriptor not only stands for Anniversary Edition, but along with its blackface/bluestripe cosmetic treatment signifies the very unit revisions from which this unique instrument draws.
Lastly, the 1176AE offers something new for bass-heavy tracks or “over-the-top” effects, with a unique “super-slow” attack setting of 10 ms, cleverly repurposed from the redundant Off/Bypass position from the 1176’s Attack control. This gives the user an option not achievable with the original unit, allowing transients to pass more freely—again furthering the versatility of the 1176AE beyond its predecessors. Say goodbye to 1176 bass roll-off! Specifically with a slower attack (the original 1176 is famous for the fastest attack times in the business), a drum loop will pass much more low frequency information, as will bass instruments. Also, a slower attack translates to a greater ability to “mangle” certain source material.
