{"product_id":"retro-instruments-175b-pair-32-33-used","title":"Retro Instruments 175B - Pair #32\/33 (Used)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn celebration of our 25th anniversary, Vintage King has teamed up with Retro Instruments to create a new version of the famed 175-B compressor. This recreation of the classic compressor, the Retro Instruments 175B - Vintage King Edition, will be limited to only 100 units worldwide and sold exclusively through Vintage King.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile the new compressor uses the same chassis as Retro Instrument’s beloved 176, our collaboration birthed a more purest incarnation of this classic. For this edition, Retro Instrument’s has returned the 175-B to its original circuit as designed by Bill Putnam in 1961 and it sounds absolutely incredible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Bill Putnam began designing the 175-B, he set out to create something that was designed specifically for the recording studio. Previously, there were really only limiters and compressors for radio stations and mastering studios. With the 108 mic pre as the foundation, Putnam would ultimately create the 175-B, the grandfather to arguably the most famous compressor ever made, the 1176.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 175-B had something special though. It’s huge and clear sounding tube circuitry and aggressive nature made it a favorite of many engineers on drums, guitars, and vocals. It can take lots of gain reduction while still sounding huge, smooth and super exciting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new version of the 175-B closely follows the specs of the original, as it features the same tube complement and has custom designed transformers to match the specs of the originals. The input and output controls feature 21 position-stepped pots for input and output controls with fine tune vernier controls to adjust level in between steps. The 175-B also features a VU Meter, switchable between Input, Output and Gain Reduction. The unit’s input and output connections are balanced XLR on the rear and true to the original there are front panel patch jacks for I\/O included (TRS), but not connected (Functionality by special order).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImagine the tube warmth and smooth compression of the 175-B on your next recording or mix session. They work great in pairs as well and are sold with factory tube matching and custom 1ru link panel for those wanting to use them on their 2 bus mix or on stereo sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you’ve been looking to add the sonic characteristics of the classic 175-B to your studio, without the maintenance concerns and extremely high price of excellent condition vintage examples, then this new Retro Instruments\/Vintage King collaboration could be just the thing you are looking for.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Retro Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44450895593575,"sku":"175355","price":5995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/retro-instruments-175b-pair-32-33-used_175355_1_726646aa-1193-43c4-9d34-1e1e5cb5912a.jpg?v=1787094989","url":"https:\/\/vintageking.mom\/products\/retro-instruments-175b-pair-32-33-used","provider":"Vintage King","version":"1.0","type":"link"}