Behringer 676 Preamplifier & FET-Style Compressor

£399.00

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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

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Behringer

Behringer is a prominent manufacturer of audio equipment, including mixers, amplifiers, signal processors, synthesizers, and digital effects units, known for their affordability and wide range of products. Founded in 1989 by Uli Behringer, the company has grown rapidly to become one of the largest manufacturers of audio equipment in the world.

Behringer’s product lineup covers a broad spectrum of audio equipment, catering to musicians, audio engineers, DJs, and live sound professionals. The company offers a variety of mixers, ranging from compact analog mixers for home studios to digital mixers with advanced features for live sound and recording applications.

In addition to mixers, Behringer produces a wide range of amplifiers, including guitar amps, bass amps, and powered PA speakers, as well as signal processors such as equalizers, compressors, and effects units. Behringer synthesizers, like the DeepMind series, have also gained popularity for their affordability and impressive sound quality.

Behringer is known for its commitment to providing high-quality audio equipment at affordable prices, making professional-grade gear accessible to a wide range of musicians and audio enthusiasts. However, the brand has also faced criticism and controversy over issues related to intellectual property rights and product cloning. Despite this, Behringer’s extensive product lineup continues to be popular among musicians and audio professionals seeking reliable and affordable audio solutions.

Category

Compressor Pedals

Compressor pedals even out the dynamics of your playing by reducing loud peaks and lifting quieter notes. This can add sustain, smooth out picking, tighten funk rhythm parts and make clean tones feel more controlled and studio-like.

They are useful for country, funk, pop, bass, slide guitar and any style where consistency matters. A compressor can be subtle and almost invisible, or it can become a noticeable part of your sound by adding snap, sustain and extra presence.

Preamp & Amp Sim Pedals,

Amp and cab simulator pedals recreate the sound and response of guitar amplifiers, speaker cabinets and microphones in a compact pedal format. They are useful for recording direct, practising silently, running straight into a PA, or building a pedalboard that does not rely on a traditional amp.

Many amp and cab sims include different amplifier voices, impulse responses, EQ controls and headphone outputs. They are a strong choice for modern guitarists who need consistent tone at home, in the studio and on stage without carrying heavy amplifiers and speaker cabinets.

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Compressor

Compressor pedals smooth out playing dynamics by reducing loud peaks and lifting quieter notes, helping create a more balanced and controlled guitar sound. Compression can add sustain, tighten rhythm playing and make clean tones feel more polished.

They are widely used in country, funk, pop and studio recording environments where consistency and articulation are important. Subtle compression can also improve the feel of an entire pedalboard.

Preamp

Preamp pedals and related effects are commonly used by guitarists looking to shape their tone in a more focused and creative way. Different designs offer their own response, feel and tonal character depending on the style of music and the type of amplifier or guitar being used.

Many players build pedalboards gradually over time, combining different effects and utilities to create a setup that suits their own sound and workflow. Preamp related gear can play an important role in both live performance and studio recording.