Hi RoundBadge I am deciding which one to get I have an LA2A but one a second compressor what do you recommend the 176 or the cl1b? you said that the 176 is thicker sounding than the LA2A and I Like That I want a thicker sound! Thanks!!
I'm not Roundbadge, but if you want thicker go with the Retro 176 over the CL 1B.
I'm not Roundbadge, but if you want thicker go with the Retro 176 over the CL 1B.
I'm not Roundbadge either (although I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express once). I have both units here, and would agree with ghostwriter. 176 is certainly capable of imparting a "thicker" footprint on things.
I found the reissue is thick but a tad wooly sounding.
as a result,didn't use it much on vocals.
I'd go with Chandler 124,Highland BG2 or the 176.
different flavors of vintage vari-mu goodness.
I found the reissue is thick but a tad wooly sounding.
as a result,didn't use it much on vocals.
I'd go with Chandler 124,Highland BG2 or the 176.
different flavors of vintage vari-mu goodness.
Yep, the Chandler 124 is a great alternative for that.
I still love the Sta Level and with some vocals is the ticket for thickness.
Yep, the Chandler 124 is a great alternative for that.
I still love the Sta Level and with some vocals is the ticket for thickness.
I was using a vintage Sta more often than the retro.there's definitely a difference there..sometimes worked well on brighter,more sibilant singers.
but when I have something that sits turned off for more than a month,its time to go.kinda like my mullard CL1B which was left off a lot and was sold too.
great boxes just not my thing.
Can any of you 176 users comment on the sonic/color differences between it and the Unfairchild in practice? 176 more glossy? Just remember to start your post with "I'm not RoundBadge, but..." so that I will know if you are RoundBadge or not. Please and thank you
Can any of you 176 users comment on the sonic/color differences between it and the Unfairchild in practice? 176 more glossy? Just remember to start your post with "I'm not RoundBadge, but..." so that I will know if you are RoundBadge or not. Please and thank you
176 softer low mids, high end sheen but in a very unique tubey color, like velvet but softer while bigger than life. Focus is smiley curve.
UF more forward midrange, more in your face and spanks transients much harder, less wide while keeping middle strong. Focus is midrange.
just ordered my first piece of retro gear the 176, I was torn between the STA, Powerstrip & 176 but after much deliberation I've gone 176 for it's versatility. I'll definitely be looking to get all the Retro stuff eventually but it aint cheap lol.
My main vocal tracking chain will now be WA87 - Silver Bullet Neve pre, - culture vulture for a hair of pentode, then into the 176.. Cant wait!!! just the mic to upgrade next and i'm dandy!
just ordered my first piece of retro gear the 176, I was torn between the STA, Powerstrip & 176 but after much deliberation I've gone 176 for it's versatility. I'll definitely be looking to get all the Retro stuff eventually but it aint cheap lol.
My main vocal tracking chain will now be WA87 - Silver Bullet Neve pre, - culture vulture for a hair of pentode, then into the 176.. Cant wait!!! just the mic to upgrade next and i'm dandy!
WA87 sounds βlegitβ i guess itβs the only weak link in this chain.