The CP5176 is a FET compressor based on the design that was originally used in the 1176 compressor, which has been adapted to the '500' format of API*.
This compressor became extremely popular because of some specific characteristics such as its ultra-fast attack time, as well as its unique sound, due to the FET transistor, the class A and the transformers.
It is typically used for compressing snare, vocals, guitars or drum bus in stereo.
The CP5176 adds a few features to the original 1176 such as a new ratio of 2, a high-pass filter in the side chain and a variation in the FET gain reduction circuit that produces more distortion.
Just install it in your API* compatible LunchboxTM rack and start working.
Highlights
Original Cinemag (Reichenbach) transformers on input and output,
5 ratios + SLAM mode (all buttons mode),
All discrete class A audio path,
DOA based, API* 2520 compatible, output stage (discrete Op-Amp),
High pass filter in the sidechain,
Distortion mode adds 3% of second harmonic, close to Rev A,
High resolution gain reduction meter,
Available assembled or as a full kit (everything included
