Based on the storied UREI 1176, the 676's FET compressor promises to offer everything from "slow and smooth levelling" to "fast and aggressive" dynamic control. Controls for attack (20 to 800µs ...

The 1176 – by UREI or Universal Audio, take your pick – is one of the most revered pieces of studio gear. The peak limiter/compressor was released in 1968 by Bill Putnam who had been replacing ...