Lindell Audio LiN76

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Analogue FET Compressor / Limiter

  • High-quality components and transformers from US production
  • Controls for input level, output level, attack and release time
  • Adjustable attack time: 20uS to 800uS
  • Adjustable release time: 50mS to 1200mS
  • Compression ratio 4:1, 8:1, 12:1, 20:1
  • Calibratable VU meter for information on level or gain reduction
  • Input / output: 6.3 mm TRS jack, balanced
  • Format: 19" / 2U
  • Enclosure depth: 250 mm
  • Weight: 8 kg
  • Incl. external power supply (12V DC)
Available since November 2022
Item number 549895
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Compressor Yes
Gate No
Peak Limiter Yes
2-Channel Unit No
Attack/Release Adjustable Yes
$481
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1176 alternative from Sweden

The original 1176 is undoubtedly one of the most iconic pieces of outboard gear of all time. This classic FET compressor/limiter has been emulated many times, often to great success. While vintage units have long-sported exorbitant collector price tags, current alternatives span a varying price range. The Lindell LiN76, put to market in 2022, is placed squarely at the more affordable end. While such budget-friendly configurations necessarily entail minor compromises, the Lindell Audio LiN76 is nevertheless an all-round impressive mono compressor/limiter with an extremely characterful sound and very modern features.

An affordable classic

The Lindell Audio LiN76 is an apt reinterpretation of the legendary mono FET compressor/limiter which became famous during the 1970s. Unlike more modern units, dynamic control is applied simply and effectively via four knobs (respectively input and output levels, and attack and release speeds) and four fixed-rate buttons. This timeless and minimalistic design works wonders in a wide range of applications. The LiN76 can deliver soft warm vocal compression, powerful pumping kick drums, or pronounced saturation. It can even be used as a colourful ‘lo-fi’ mic preamp. Affordable does not mean cheaply made, and the Lindell Audio LiN76, which includes a high quality Cinemag output transformer, does not skimp in any way. The Lin76 is fitted with balanced 1/4 inch (6.35mm) jack sockets and is powered externally.

Lindell Audio LiN76 Front Panel

Quality and Sound

Ever since the early 1970s, musicians and producers worldwide have appreciated the highly musical tone and dynamic control of the 1176, conferring that instant ‘vintage-vibe’ and seamlessly blends into the mix. Not only are those all-important transients faithfully captured, but drastic sound manipulation is also possible with a little tweaking. Today, this studio icon is seldom used as an all-round tool. Rather, it is the ‘go-to’ for punchy drums and guitars and its wide dynamic range also makes it very popular on vocals. The Lindell Audio LiN76 is certainly a worthy competitor, within its price range: It is solidly built and and packed with hi-spec components, making it an ideal contender in the ‘great-value-for-money’ category, for limited-budget enthusiasts.

Lindell Audio LiN76 Rear Panel with Connections
Lindell Audio LiN76 VU-Meter

About Lindell Audio

Lindell Audio was founded in 2010 by Swedish producer Thomas Lindell, who as resident producer at Göteborg’s illustrious Bohus Studios has collaborated on numerous hit albums. The company’s products are designed to match Thomas’s personal demands in terms of sound quality, features, and user-friendliness, true to his motto of “Recording equipment by producers for producers”. After initially offering modules for the API-500 rack – based loosely on various pieces of classic gear – Lindell Audio began to manufacture 19" devices that are unmistakably inspired by legendary vintage equipment. Alongside a high level of quality, Lindell Audio’s philosophy also includes a commitment to affordability, and for this reason the company’s products are developed in Sweden and manufactured in China.

Adds colour and character to the signal chain

As one of the first compressors/limiters equipped with transistor technology, the now legendary 1176 quickly established itself across countless studios around the globe ever since the late 1960s. In combination with the equally iconic mixing consoles of the time, it shaped the 70s rock sound. In modern DAW studio, the combination of a Lindell Audio LiN76, a quality channel strip and corresponding microphone will achieve an impressive level of character, colour and quality straight into the box. Punchy drums, tight basses, crunchy guitars, and of course expressive vocals, will all be at the user’s fingertips. And with such an affordable model, such a signal chain becomes easily within reach, even for on more modest budgets.

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Chocolate Sounds 29.04.2023
Very pleased with the purchase but there are quality issues, which I'll deal with before the good points.

The first unit arrived with a loose screw rolling about inside and Thomann instructed me not to open the compressor but send it back. This was disappointing as I'd eagerly awaited the unit's arrival and postage to the UK isn't the fastest. It then took about a month to receive the replacement. Brexit's probably causing issues with UK-EU deliveries. The replacement works fine but the output knob is misaligned, which I'd read about happening to others in a forum. The input knob fell off after a short period. Both knob issues can be easily fixed with a screwdriver. Having an external power transformer is a slight annoyance. They build up the more kit I get.

The results are excellent regarding what the compressor's supposed to do. It sounds awesome and is more versatile than the average 1176. This is because it has clean input gain and dirty output. You crank the input for a later revision, clean 1176 sound or the output for an early revision, distorted sound. I was also tempted to get the Black Lion Audio Bluey and the Klark Teknik 76-kt to have as kit expansions but decided against them. I found I could beat the sound of the Bluey's demos by using eq and sometimes noise into the Lin76 and according to the 76-KT's manual, the attack and release times can't get as fast as the Lin76's. I did get the Black Lion Audio Seventeen, which is much cleaner and less vintage than the Lin76. It has more controls too and is a true expansion for me.
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Brucefree 15.01.2023
Very disappointing unit. First it made a lot of noise with normal input which disappeared after a few hours. The meter could easily be calibrated but the needle would not move with loud vocals. The result is little effect of compression. Plugin emulations do a far better job. Maybe this is a bad unit, but I won't try a second time.
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Toller Klang in einem verhunzten Gehäuse
GPunkt 18.12.2023
1176iger gibt es wie Sand am Meer und ein Blindtest zwischen Ihnen ist meist ernüchternd, weil man sie klanglich nicht wirklich unterscheiden kann. Ich kenne den Klark Teknik Klon (klanglich zu sauber) und die Warm Audio Variante (klanglich recht gut). Lindell kenne ich als sehr wertigen Hersteller toller API Rack Module und Geräte. Aber dieses Lindell Gerät ist - obwohl klanglich wirklich gelungen - von der Verarbeitung her nicht professionell. Die Regler sind schlecht montiert und haben eine Skala auf dem Gehäuse aufgebracht, die man gar nicht im Regelweg komplett abfahren kann. Ich habe zwei in meinem Besitz (weil ich manchmal Stereo Signale komprimieren möchte) und die Abgleichung von zwei Geräten ist fast unmöglich. Die VU Meter sind unterschiedlich. Ihre Kalibrierung verstellt sich mitunter. Also lautet das Fazit: Klingt sehr gut (Symmetrische Kabel sind ein Muß! Sonst klingt es dünn und brummig bei mir, habe ich sonst bei keinem Gerät). Ist aber von der Fertigung her kein Lindell ... eher Wish oder Temu - Kopie. Eine sehr befremdliche Mischung. Sollte man also möglichst antesten. bevor man sich entscheidet.
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Låter som orginalet
Markohenrik 24.12.2022
Detta köptes genom jämförelser genom videos efter videos på Youtube. Kom fram till att denna är närmast originalet och med det priset så finns det ingen annan vinnare än Lindells. Detta är förutsättning om man gillar originalet. Längtar efter att thomann köpet in 2a versionen
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