14/10/2026
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The UREI 1176 compressor has been shaping the sound of hit records since 1967, and you can still buy a brand new one today.
Designed by Universal Audio founder Bill Putnam, it was the first commercially successful FET compressor, prized for its lightning-fast attack and the punch it adds to a recording.
Its credits read like a hall of fame: Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Santana, Faith Hill, and engineer Bruce Swedien’s work on Michael Jackson’s vocals.
Nearly 60 years on, it’s still one of the most trusted tools in any studio. Some gear never goes out of style.
Incredible that we still get to hear such a massive part of studio history!
Ben Botha
084 250 3709
www.rsavsa.co.za