Purple Audio MC77 Compressor
The MC77 recreates the audio circuitry of the revision E 1176, using modern components matched to the original.
Starting in 1997 Purple started making the MC76, an 1176 type compressor base on the D & E version units. (MC is 1100 in roman numerals) At the time the 1176 was not available from any manufacturer. Coming from the repair background it was clear a better built, more road worthy unit could be build and sold new for less than the 20+ year old units that were coming through the shop. After another manufacture brought an 1176 clone on to the market Purple introduced the MC77. The MC77 added new features that were lacking from the original. Thousands of units later Purple keeps its parts and build quality high. Using parts that will last decades. Have a look inside and see for yourself. Toroidal power transformer, the best interlocking switches on the market, conductive plastic potentiometers. Quality for longevity.
FEATURES:
- True Bypass with front panel switch
- New Stereo Link with front panel switch
- Sidechain insert loop – key input, with front panel switch
- Buffered VU meter switchable to monitor input or ouput level at +4dBu
- LED Meter lights
- Heavy Gauge Black Painted Steel Enclosure
- Audio Path Discrete Transistor Electronics
- Transformer Balanced XLR Inputs and Outputs
- Zener Shunt Regulated Power Supply
- Single Element Class A Output Amplifier
- Compression Ratios 4:1, 8:1, 12:1 and 20:1
- Fast Attack Time 20 microseconds to 800 microseconds
- Release Time 50 milliseconds to 1.1 second
- Gain 45dB (full gain with no limiting)
- Purple Anodized Aluminum Front Panel
- 120/240 volt operation Internally Selected