Black Lion Audio, having hit the mark with the widely adored Seventeen compressor, has struck again, combining the Seventeen\u2019s F.E.T. circuitry with a worthy optical section in the B172A! This unit combines the two separate \u201976 and 2A circuits into a single unit that allows you to route the signal in any order you like to be able to provide this very useful compression technique.<\/p>\n
Every so often, two incredible things, wholly enjoyable on their own, combine to form a pair so sweet and complementary, that it becomes hard to think of one without the other\u2026 Sonny & Cher, Lennon & McCartney, Snoop Dogg & Dr Dre and perhaps the greatest and most literal \u201cdynamic duo\u201d of all time \u2013 the 1176 and LA-2A!<\/p>\n
The 1176 and LA-2A when used together, have become a studio stable for decades, often wired in series with each other so that one catches the audio\u2019s peaks and the other does the heavy compression. Black Lion Audio, having hit the mark with the widely adored Seventeen compressor, has struck again, combining the Seventeen\u2019s F.E.T. circuitry with a worthy optical section in the B172A! This unit combines the two separate \u201976 and 2A circuits into a single unit that allows you to route the signal in any order you like to be able to provide this very useful compression technique.<\/p>\n
The Seventeen\u2019s success put pressure on BLA to pair the already proven F.E.T. side with an equally formidable optical mate. The challenge was met on the B172A through the creation of a custom T4B \u201copto\u201d element called the \u201cT4BLA\u201d. BLA\u2019s lengthy experience in modifications lent designers the proper patience and mindset to tweak subtleties in the optical element until it was a supreme asset in the design. With a heavy attention to detail and design, the T4BLA is designed to be the single best T4B optocell available today.<\/p>\n
Flexibility was a main goal of the B172A since its initial concept. While many engineers agree on the benefits of using both compression types, the order in which to do so is still debated. The AB-BA switch on the B172A allows for quick internal routing of the signal. The two compressors can also be used completely independent of each other when utilizing the 3rd position (link off) on the AB-BA switch. Each circuit also has stereo linking so a pair of B172A\u2019s can be used in stereo.<\/p>\n
As always, a painstaking amount of time has been spent on choosing the best possible transformers needed for the circuit. Featuring a Cinemag input transformer on the LA-2A side, BLA\u2019s own Chicago-wound output transformers on both circuits, high-grade signal path and decoupling capacitors, the B172A gives studio owners ultra convenient access to a pair of high quality dynamics processors that have stood the test of time while also providing a tool never before available in a single box.<\/p>\n
Two classics in one chassis, the B172A marries the Seventeen version of the legendary \u201c76\u201d FET limiter with their take on the renowned \u201c2A\u201d tube optical compressor. Whether you use the FET and opto separately \u2014 or in series, where one catches the audio\u2019s peaks and the other provides the heavy compression \u2014 the B172A will blow you away with its incredible sound and versatility. The B172A\u2019s Dual Mono Link makes it easy to route your signal through the 17 and 2A circuits in any order. Painstaking effort went into choosing the best transformers needed for each circuit. Spec\u2019d with a CineMag input transformer on the 2A side, BLA\u2019s own Chicago-wound output transformers on both circuits, high-grade signal path and decoupling capacitors, the B172A gives you ultra-convenient access to a pair of classic dynamics processors while also providing a valuable signal processing tool never before available in a single chassis.<\/p>\n
Features Type: <\/strong>FET \/ Optical Compressor<\/span><\/p>\n Number of Channels: <\/strong>Stereo, Dual Mono Link<\/span><\/p>\n Controls: <\/strong>Ratio, Attack, Release, Peak Reduction<\/span><\/p>\n Ratio: <\/strong>4:1 to 20:1<\/span><\/p>\n Inputs: <\/strong>2 x XLR, 2 x 1\/4\u2033<\/span><\/p>\n Outputs: <\/strong>2 x XLR, 2 x 1\/4\u2033<\/span><\/p>\n Other I\/O: <\/strong>2 x 1\/4\u2033 (link)<\/span><\/p>\n Additional Features: <\/strong>A\/B or B\/A signal routing<\/span><\/p>\n Rack Spaces: <\/strong>2U<\/span><\/p>\n Power Source: <\/strong>Standard IEC AC cable<\/span><\/p>\n Width: <\/strong>19\u2033<\/span><\/p>\n Manufacturer Part Number: <\/strong>B172A<\/span><\/p>\n A note on the Attack and Release controls:<\/strong><\/p>\n The Attack control on the B17A works a little differently than you may have encountered on other \u201876-style compressors.<\/p>\n Turning the Attack knob to the left (counter-clockwise) will yield faster attack times; slower times result when turning to the right (clockwise). Turning the Release knob to the left (counter-clockwise) will yield faster release times; slower times result when turning to the right (clockwise).<\/p>\n Black Lion Audio, having hit the mark with the widely adored Seventeen compressor, has struck again, combining the Seventeen\u2019s F.E.T. circuitry with a worthy optical section in the B172A! This unit combines the two separate \u201976 and 2A circuits into a single unit that allows you to route the signal in any order you like […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":14704,"template":"","meta":[],"pwb-brand":[80],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[1037],"product_tag":[411],"class_list":["post-14703","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","pwb-brand-black-lion-audio","product_cat-compresores-limitadores","product_tag-black-lion-audio","first","onbackorder","sale","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"brands":[{"id":80,"name":"BLACK LION AUDIO","slug":"black-lion-audio"}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/masteringmansion.com\/pro-audio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/14703","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/masteringmansion.com\/pro-audio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/masteringmansion.com\/pro-audio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/masteringmansion.com\/pro-audio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14704"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/masteringmansion.com\/pro-audio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14703"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"pwb-brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/masteringmansion.com\/pro-audio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pwb-brand?post=14703"},{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/masteringmansion.com\/pro-audio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=14703"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/masteringmansion.com\/pro-audio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=14703"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/masteringmansion.com\/pro-audio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=14703"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n<\/strong>\u2022 76- (Seventeen) and 2A-style compression in a single 2RU chassis
\n\u2022 A\/B, B\/A, and Independent signal routing switchable on faceplate
\n\u2022 Cinemag 2A input transformer
\n\u2022 Chicago-wound 76 and 2A output transformers
\n\u2022 Custom-designed Black Lion Audio T4B opto element
\n\u2022 High-grade signal path and power decoupling capacitors
\n\u2022 Stereo linkable<\/p>\nTechnical Specifications<\/a><\/h4>\n
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