Behringer 676 Preamplifier & FET-Style Compressor
Classic Vacuum Tube Preamplifier & FET-Style Compressor with Midas Transformers
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The store is open 10am - 6pm Monday to Saturday and 11am - 5pm Sunday and bank holidays.
The stock information shows the quantity of units that are available to purchase at the Guildford store and the quantity of units that are available at our off-site Guildford warehouse. These stock levels are updated in real time.
Our Click and Collect service is available at our Guildford store from 10am - 6pm Monday to Saturday, and 11am - 5pm on Sunday. You can either choose click and collect as your delivery option online or, during store opening hours, call our sales team at 01483 456777 to place a 10% deposit.
If you have placed your order online, you will receive a confirmation email of your order and a separate follow-up text or email to confirm when your item is ready for collection.
Please do not come to the store before you have received the follow-up message, as your order may not yet be ready at the store.
If the only available stock is in our off-site warehouse it can be brought to the store location for you to try - you just need to contact the store within opening hours. Please note any requests received after 3.30pm will not arrive at the store until the following morning.
Please be aware that, unless you have paid a deposit to reserve the item, it will continue to be free, both online and in-store, for another customer to buy. Therefore we would advise you to place a 10% deposit by either using the on-line click and collect service or calling us 01483 456777.
SKU: 0838-ABC86-UK1
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Product Description
The Behringer 676 is a premium vacuum tube preamplifier and FET style compressor, designed to deliver classic analogue warmth and dynamic control. Inspired by the legendary 6176 design, this unit combines a high quality microphone and line preamplifier with a vintage style compressor, offering exceptional versatility for studio and live applications. The 676 features custom built Midas transformers, ensuring pristine signal integrity and rich harmonic detail. With an ultra fast compressor attack time ranging from 20 to 800 microseconds, it provides precise dynamic shaping, while the adjustable release time of 50 to 1100 milliseconds ensures smooth operation. The preamplifier and compressor can be used independently or together, making this unit an essential tool for professional engineers and musicians. Equipped with a 2 band shelving equaliser, switchable filters, and comprehensive input controls, the 676 allows precise tonal shaping. Built into a rugged 2U rackmount chassis and featuring transformer balanced XLR inputs and outputs, this unit is engineered for durability and high end performance.
Key Features:
- Classic Tube Preamplifier:
Delivers warm, rich analogue sound with premium 12AX7 ECC83S and 12AT7 6072 vacuum tubes, ensuring smooth harmonic character and detailed audio reproduction. - FET Style Compressor:
Ultra fast attack time ranging from 20 to 800 microseconds and adjustable release from 50 to 1100 milliseconds for precise dynamic control. - Midas Transformers:
Custom built Midas input and output transformers provide superior audio quality, low noise, and exceptional signal transparency.
Vintage Inspired Preamplifier:
The Behringer 676 features a meticulously designed preamplifier circuit based on the renowned 6176, providing the warmth and depth characteristic of classic tube designs. Utilising premium vacuum tubes, it enhances vocal and instrument recordings with rich harmonic content and smooth saturation. The rotary input selector offers multiple impedance settings, allowing seamless integration with a wide range of microphones and instruments. Additionally, the input gain trim and output level controls provide precise signal management, ensuring optimal performance for any application.
Advanced FET Compression:
Designed for professional dynamic control, the FET style compressor in the 676 offers ultra fast attack times and adjustable release settings. This ensures a responsive and musical compression character, ideal for vocals, drums, and other transient heavy sources. The compressor can be used independently or in conjunction with the preamplifier, allowing for flexible signal processing. The vintage style gain reduction meter provides clear visual feedback, ensuring precise adjustments in any studio or live environment.
Premium Build and Connectivity:
Built to withstand the demands of professional use, the 676 is housed in a robust 2U rackmount chassis. The unit features transformer balanced XLR inputs and outputs, ensuring superior connectivity with studio and live sound equipment. Additional features such as a switchable pad, polarity reverse, and 48V phantom power further enhance its versatility. The auto ranging universal switch mode power supply ensures compatibility with global power standards, making it an ideal choice for touring professionals.
Specifications:
- Classic microphone and line tube preamplifier
- FET-style compressor with ultra-fast attack time
- Compressor attack time: 20 to 800 microseconds
- Compressor release time: 50 to 1100 milliseconds
- Premium 12AX7 ECC83S and 12AT7 6072 vacuum tubes
- Custom-built Midas input and output transformers
- Rotary input selector with multiple impedance settings
- Input gain trim with ±10 dB range
- 2-band shelving equaliser with switchable filters
- Switchable pad, polarity reverse, and 48V phantom power
- Transformer-balanced XLR inputs and outputs
- Vintage-style gain reduction and output meter
- Rugged 2U rackmount chassis for durability
- Auto-ranging universal switch-mode power supply