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LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip

LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip

4.8(120 ratings)

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$29.00at American Musical SupplyChecked 1 h ago

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  • Lowest price today: $29.00 at American Musical Supply (checked Nov 12, 2026).
  • Checked at 12 stores.

Our take on the LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip

The LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip is a Universal Audio plug-in that packs three historic analog pieces into one strip: the UA 610 tube preamp, the 1176 FET compressor and the LA-2A optical compressor. You pick 1176 punch or LA-2A warmth with a switch, and the 610-B circuit adds tube harmonics plus a two-band EQ with selectable frequencies. It runs natively on macOS and Windows or accelerated on Apollo and UAD-2 hardware, and Unison support lets Apollo owners track through it in real time. Buyers call it a fast way to add color and glue to vocals and mixes, though it is a coloration tool rather than a transparent, surgical channel strip.

Best forApollo owners who want a tracking channel strip in a Unison slotVocalists and producers chasing vintage tube colorEngineers who want 1176 and LA-2A compression in one plug-inMixing on a native setup without UAD hardware
Pros
  • Three classic processors in a single plug-in
  • Switchable 1176 FET and LA-2A optical compression
  • 610-B tube preamp with rich harmonics and overdrive
  • Unison recording on Apollo interfaces
  • Runs natively or on UAD-2/Apollo hardware
  • Two-band EQ with selectable high and low frequencies
Cons
  • Colored sound, not a transparent clean strip
  • Gain range is only plus or minus 10 dB
  • Fixed 75 Hz high-pass filter with no variable frequency
  • Three activations per license limits multi-machine use

LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip prices at every store

  • Guitar CenterNew

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    $29.00Free shippingChecked 1 h ago
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  • SweetwaterNew

    In stock

    $29.00Free shippingChecked 1 h ago
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  • B&H Photo-Video-AudioNew

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    $29.00Free shippingChecked 1 h ago
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  • zZoundsNew

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    $29.00Free shippingChecked 1 h ago
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  • PluginFoxNew

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    $29.00Free shippingChecked 1 h ago
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  • American Musical SupplyNew

    In stock

    $29.00Free shippingChecked 1 h ago
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  • AudioDeluxeNew

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    $29.00Free shippingChecked 1 h ago
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  • gear4music.comNew

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    $32.50Checked 1 h ago
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  • Vintage King AudioNew

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    $29.00+ $6.95 shippingChecked 1 h ago
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  • Avid TechnologyNew

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    $99.00Free shippingChecked 1 h ago
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  • Full Compass SystemsNew

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  • AdoramaNew

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    $99.00Free shippingChecked 1 h ago
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LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip price history

Lowest price we've seen: $29.00 on Nov 13 at Guitar Center. Tracked across 12 stores since Nov 13.

What reviewers say

  • 4.8 / 5120 ratings

Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 120 ratings, buyers describe it as a go-to channel strip that adds excitement and color to almost anything. Vocals get the most praise, especially when the compressors are used in parallel.

What people mention
  • Tone and colorPraisedBuyers say it adds excitement and character to whatever passes through it.
  • VocalsPraisedReviewers call it a gamechanger on vocals, particularly in parallel.
  • WorkflowPraisedOwners say it quickly becomes a go-to strip for setting the foundation of a mix.
  • Compressor switchPraisedUsers like flipping between 1176 punch and LA-2A warmth in one plug-in.
  • FlexibilityMixedThe strong coloration and limited gain range suit some sources better than others.

From Universal Audio

  • Three historically significant analog processors in one channel strip plug-in
  • Vintage UA 610 tube preamp harmonics and rich overdrive for vocals and instruments
  • Switch between 1176 FET punch and LA-2A optical warmth at the flip of a switch
  • Unison-enabled for realtime recording on Apollo interfaces
  • Runs natively on macOS or Windows, or accelerated on Apollo interfaces or UAD Accelerators
  • Features the modern 610-B circuit with deeper EQ controls

About the LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip

The LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip is a channel strip plug-in that combines three analog-modeled processors: a UA 610 tube preamp, an 1176 and an LA-2A. It uses the modern 610-B circuit with deeper EQ controls.

The 610 preamp adds vintage tube harmonics and rich overdrive to vocals and instruments. A switch moves between the punch of the 1176 FET compressor and the warmth of the LA-2A optical compressor.

It is Unison-enabled, so it can be used for realtime recording on Apollo interfaces, with all three processors in a single Unison slot. It runs natively on macOS or Windows, or accelerated on Apollo interfaces or UAD Accelerators.

Formats
UADx (Native) and UAD-2/Apollo
Gain range
±10 dB
Gain knob
Five-position stepped
Mic impedance
500 Ohms or 2K Ohms
Hi-Z impedance
47K Ohms or 2.2M Ohms
High-pass filter
75 Hz
Pad
-15 dB
EQ boost/cut
Up to 9 dB
High band
4.5 kHz, 7 kHz or 10 kHz
Low band
70 Hz, 100 Hz or 200 Hz
Activations
Three per license
Demo
14-day demo period

What buyers say

Buyers like
  • Adds excitement and color to anything you put through it
  • Quickly becomes a go-to channel strip for setting the foundation of a mix
  • A gamechanger on vocals, especially in parallel

Specifications

Gain range
plus-minus 10 dBSource
Mic impedance options
500 Ohms or 2K OhmsSource
Hi-Z impedance options
47K Ohms or 2.2M OhmsSource
High-pass filter
75 HzSource

Questions and answers

What is the LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip?
It is a Universal Audio plug-in combining a 610-B tube preamp, an 1176 FET compressor and an LA-2A optical compressor in one channel strip.
Do I need Apollo hardware to use it?
No. It runs natively as UADx on macOS and Windows, and it also runs accelerated on Apollo interfaces and UAD-2 hardware.
What does Unison add on Apollo?
Unison lets you record through the 610 preamp model in real time in an Apollo input slot, with the impedance and gain behavior of the modeled hardware.
Can I switch between the 1176 and LA-2A?
Yes. A switch selects 1176 FET punch or LA-2A optical warmth, so you can compare both on the same source.
How many computers can I authorize?
The license allows three activations, and a 14-day demo is available before you commit.
Is it a clean or colored channel strip?
It is colored. The 610 tube stage adds harmonics and overdrive, so it is best for character rather than transparent, surgical processing.
Where is the LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip cheapest?
At American Musical Supply, for $29.00, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip?
Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 120 ratings. Buyers like: Adds excitement and color to anything you put through it; Quickly becomes a go-to channel strip for setting the foundation of a mix; A gamechanger on vocals, especially in parallel.
Where can I buy the LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip?
13 stores we checked sell it, including Guitar Center, Sweetwater, B&H Photo-Video-Audio, Vintage King Audio, zZounds.

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Pad
-15 dBSource
EQ boost/cut
up to 9 dBSource
High band frequencies
4.5 kHz, 7 kHz or 10 kHzSource
Low band frequencies
70 Hz, 100 Hz or 200 HzSource
Gain knob positions
five-position steppedSource
Formats
UADx (Native) and UAD-2/ApolloSource
Activations per license
threeSource
Demo period
14-daySource