Behringer 676 Classic Tube Preamplifier

The legendary 6176 tube mic preamp and FET compressor has shaped countless chart-topping hits from artists like Norah Jones and John Mayer, working alongside renowned producers such as Tony Visconti and Jack Puig. Behringer honours this classic heritage with the 676, featuring custom-built Midas transformers and premium 12AX7/ECC83S and 12AT7/6072 tubes that produce the same warm, rich sound that made the original so coveted. This single rack unit brings that timeless quality and versatile tonal range to any recording setup.

Built for straightforward operation, the 676’s preamp section offers comprehensive control with input gain, impedance, polarity, and high/low frequency shelf adjustments, plus boost/cut functionality. The Join/Split switch allows independent operation from the compressor, giving you complete freedom to fine-tune vocals or instruments before they reach the compression stage. This flexibility has earned praise from countless producers and engineers who value precise control over their signal chain.

The powerful FET compressor section provides ultra-fast attack times from 20 to 800 microseconds and adjustable release times spanning 50 to 1100 milliseconds, ensuring precise transient control and tailored dynamic management. A vintage-style meter displays both gain reduction and output levels for essential visual feedback. This combination handles everything from smooth vocal levelling to aggressive drum and bass compression with classic aesthetic appeal.

Housed in a robust 2U rackmount chassis that maximises your valuable rack space, the 676 suits both studio and live applications with excellent portability for location recording. The preamp and compressor can be wired completely independently, making this unit a perfect fit for any professional audio setup.