Lindell Audio - LIN76 MKII Compressor

The Lindell Audio LiN76 MKII is a modern studio workhorse inspired by the most iconic FET compressor of all time. It delivers everything from subtle, transparent control on vocals and acoustic instruments to explosive, all-buttons-in drum smash, now with a cleaner, lower-noise circuit, true bypass and convenient stereo linking. Built on four years of real-world feedback from engineers and producers, LiN76 MKII refines the original design into a more flexible, reliable and studio-friendly tool.

At its heart, LiN76 MKII blends the best elements of several classic 76 revisions. A clean, punchy input stage feeds a characterful FET compression circuit and a more aggressive output stage, giving you a wide tonal palette simply by juggling input and output levels. Add in ultra-fast attack options, variable release, multiple ratio settings and a vintage-style VU meter, and you have a compressor that can handle tracking, mixing and creative sound design with ease.

Refined With Real-World Feedback

LiN76 MKII was developed directly in response to user requests, taking everything people loved about the original LiN76 and making it smoother, quieter and easier to integrate into modern setups. The redesigned compression circuit offers higher performance with reduced noise, so you can drive the unit harder without adding unwanted hiss. A new internal power supply with a standard IEC inlet replaces the external PSU, making the unit tidier in a rack and more robust for studio or live use.

The Best Of Multiple Classic Revisions

Rather than clone a single vintage unit, Lindell cherry-picked their favourite aspects from several legendary 76 revisions. The input stage is inspired by Rev. G and Rev. D designs, known for their clean, precise preamplification. The compression section uses a FET-based circuit with a custom-made transformer chosen for its musical tone, while the output stage nods to the more aggressive Rev. A, which adds grit and attitude when pushed. This combination gives you a huge range of colours, from pristine control to saturated punch, simply by balancing input and output levels.

From Gentle Control To All-Buttons-In Mayhem

With ratio options of 4:1, 8:1, 12:1, 20:1 and the classic all-buttons-in mode, LiN76 MKII can be as polite or as brutal as you need. Use lower ratios and slower settings to gently tame a vocal or bass, preserving natural dynamics while keeping levels in check. For drums, parallel buses or room mics, crank the input, engage all-buttons-in and explore the unmistakable, pumping character that made the original 76 a studio staple. Variable attack and release, including ultra-fast attack times, let you fine-tune transients and sustain for any source.

Modern Workflow, Vintage Feel

LiN76 MKII retains the traditional 76-style control layout, with attack and release working in the classic way: clockwise for faster, anticlockwise for slower. A vintage-style VU meter keeps an eye on gain reduction, now supported by a dedicated meter calibration pot so you can fine-tune its response. True bypass makes A/B comparisons instant, helping you dial in settings with confidence. For stereo work, an RCA jack allows two units to be linked for balanced, matched stereo compression on mix buses, stems or overheads.

• Redesigned Low-Noise Compression Circuit - LiN76 MKII features an updated compressor circuit with higher performance and reduced noise, letting you apply heavy gain reduction or drive the input harder without introducing unwanted hiss, ideal for modern, high-resolution recording.
• Best-Of-All-Worlds 76-Inspired Topology - By combining input circuitry inspired by Rev. G and Rev. D, a FET compression stage with a custom transformer, and an output stage influenced by Rev. A, LiN76 MKII delivers a wide tonal range from clean and controlled to gritty and aggressive, all from one box.
• Flexible Ratios And Ultra-Fast Timing - With 4:1, 8:1, 12:1, 20:1 and all-buttons-in modes plus variable attack and release times, LiN76 MKII can handle subtle vocal levelling, tight bass control and explosive drum compression, giving you precise control over transients and sustain.
• Studio-Friendly Features And Stereo Linking - True bypass allows instant A/B comparison, while the meter calibration pot helps you keep the VU meter accurate. An RCA stereo link jack lets you pair two units for matched stereo operation on mix buses and stereo sources, making LiN76 MKII equally at home on individual tracks and full mixes.

General

• Product: Lindell Audio LiN76 MKII Compressor
• Type: FET dynamics processor
• Application: Tracking, mixing and bus compression

Circuitry

• Compression Type: FET-based compressor circuit
• Input Circuit: Inspired by classic Rev. G and Rev. D designs
• Compression Circuit: Revised, low-noise design with custom-made transformer
• Output Circuit: Inspired by classic Rev. A output stage
• Transformer: Custom-made for Lindell Audio

Controls And Functions

• Ratios: 4:1, 8:1, 12:1, 20:1, all-buttons-in mode
• Attack: Variable, traditional 76 scheme (clockwise faster, anticlockwise slower) with ultra-fast options
• Release: Variable, traditional 76 scheme (clockwise faster, anticlockwise slower)
• Bypass: True bypass for instant A/B comparison
• Meter: Vintage-style VU meter
• Meter Calibration: Dedicated calibration pot for fine-tuning VU performance

Connectivity

• Inputs: Balanced input
• Outputs: Balanced output
• Stereo Link: RCA jack for matched stereo operation with a second LiN76 MKII

Power

• Power Supply: Internal
• Power Connection: IEC mains inlet