Get Legendary Compression With the Klark Teknik 1176-KT – An Homage to the Classic 1176LN

Since its formation in the 1970s, MIDAS has built a long-standing reputation for innovation and leadership in the world of professional audio mixing consoles. Employed by top touring acts and installations worldwide, legendary MIDAS designs have shaped generations of engineers. The Klark Teknik 1176-KT draws from this same legacy—faithfully recreating the unmistakable sound and character of the iconic 1176LN compressor, while adding modern reliability and build quality.

Sublimely Easy to Operate

The compression ratio is selected by pressing any, or all, of the Ratio buttons located to the left of the VU meter. Ratios include 4:1 for moderate compression, 8:1 for heavier compression, 12:1 for mild limiting, and 20:1 for hard limiting—plus the legendary “all buttons in” mode for aggressive parallel effects.

Attack & Release

The 1176-KT’s Attack knob adjusts how quickly the compressor responds to audio exceeding the threshold. Turning the knob clockwise shortens the attack time, while turning it counterclockwise slows it down. The Release knob controls how fast the compressor recovers after the signal drops below threshold, allowing you to shape the envelope of your sound with precision.

Vintage-Style VU Meter

True to the design of the original, the 1176-KT features an illuminated, vintage-style VU meter for visual confirmation of gain reduction and output levels. Meter calibration can be set to +4, +6, or +8 dBu, providing flexibility for a variety of studio and live workflows.

Built for the Road

Housed in a rugged 2U steel rackmount chassis, the 1176-KT is built to withstand the demands of live touring and studio environments alike. Premium Neutrik XLR connectors ensure secure, noise-free signal transfer night after night.

Auto-Ranging Universal Switch-Mode Power Supply

The internal auto-ranging universal power supply allows the 1176-KT to operate seamlessly anywhere in the world—ideal for international touring and mobile production setups.

Quality You Can Trust

Klark Teknik products are built in the company’s own state-of-the-art MUSIC Group factory using advanced automation, quality assurance labs, and precision testing equipment. With one of the lowest failure rates in the industry, each unit is backed by a generous 3-Year Warranty Program, ensuring long-term reliability and peace of mind.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Classic FET-style compressor modeled after the iconic 1176LN (D and E revisions)
• Completely discrete signal path
• Class-A line-level output amplifier
• Custom-built MIDAS input and output transformers
• Selectable compression ratios: 4:1, 8:1, 12:1, 20:1
• Ultra-fast attack time: 20 to 800 microseconds
• Adjustable release time: 80 to 700 milliseconds
• Vintage-style illuminated meter for gain reduction and output level
• Transformer-balanced inputs and outputs on Neutrik XLR connectors
• Rugged 2U rackmount chassis for durability in portable applications
• Auto-ranging universal switch-mode power supply
• 3-Year Warranty Program
• Designed and engineered in the U.K.

Manufacturer: Klark Teknik
Model: 1176-KT
SKU: I441570-N-6-WHXE
UPC: 748252171849

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