UK Sound 1173
Discrete Class A circuitry with transformer-balanced input and output
70dB of gain — handles a wide range of microphones including low-output ribbon mics
Front-panel hi-Z DI input for guitar, bass, synth, and other sources
Rear-panel line-level input for added versatility
Microphone input impedance switchable between 150Ω and 300Ω
Polarity reverse switch; +48-volt phantom power
Compression ratios: 4:1, 8:1, 12:1, 20:1, and "all-buttons-in"
Fixed threshold; adjustable attack and release controls
100Hz sidechain highpass filter
Frequency response: 31.5Hz–20kHz (±2dB)
Output impedance: 300Ω

















