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Universal Audio LA-610 MkII Classic Tube Recording Channel
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Universal Audio LA-610 MkII Classic Tube Recording Channel
MM Market
Al Shoala Building, Near Deira City Center, Port Saeed Area
Techniline Electronics Showroom, Ground Floor, Block E
Dubai DU
United Arab Emirates
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KEY FEATURES
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All-tube mic preamp design derived from legendary Bill Putnam-designed 610 modular console
- Authentic Teletronix LA-2A-style T4 opto-compressor section
- MkII exclusive features include: true compressor bypass, larger metering, increased output, and auto-switching power supply
- Mic pre with Gain and Level controls, variable impedance switching, and instrument DI for recording tone “color”
- High and Low frequency shelving EQ
- Complete vintage channel strip at groundbreaking price within project studio reach
- UA build quality and heritage, audiophile components, hand-assembled in the USA
DESCRIPTION
The LA-610 Mk II from Universal Audio brings vintage, "all tube" sound to the modern channel strip format. The unit combines a 610 Mic-Pre/EQ/DI section, based on the console modules developed by Bill Putnam in the 1960s, with a T4 Opto-compressor, and houses them in a 2U rack-mount enclosure. The 610-tube preamp, DI and EQ deliver a sound that is as timeless as it is legendary, and a hallmark of many classic recordings. The simple operation and program dependent nature of the T4 compressor provides extremely musical control.
The LA-610 MkII is sonically very versatile and can function as an ideal front-end for tracking into a digital audio workstation. The preamp is augmented with two bands of shelving EQ, followed a T4 based optical compressor. Although not an exact LA-2A clone, the compressor circuitry nevertheless shares its signature sound by utilizing its unique combination of an electro-luminescent panel and photo-resistors. Three 12AX7A tubes, a single 6072A and 6AQ5 tube combine to provide "warmth" and overall even tonal balance.
The Mk II delivers several enhancements over the original LA-610. A true compressor bypass switch is now available which completely avoids the compressor circuitry. Other changes improve the performance of the output signal, improved consistency with input gain values and feedback-style shelving EQ improves the EQ stability. An auto-sensing, universal power supply is included, along with larger and better lit metering.
SPECIFICATIONS
Channels | Single |
Inputs | 1 x XLR Microphone 1 x XLR Line |
Outputs | 1 x XLR |
Frequency Response | 20Hz to 20kHz, +/-0.5dB |
Noise | -72dBu (20Hz to 20kHz, line in/unity gain) |
Gain Range | +77dB (microphone) 40dB Line |
Maximum Output | +23dBu (120VAC line) |
Phantom Power | +48V |
Threshold Range | Program dependent |
Ratio | ~3:1, soft knee, program dependent |
Attack Time | ~10mSec, program dependent |
Release Time | Dual stage: ~60mSec for 50% release, followed by 1 to 15Sec, program dependent |
Specialties | Custom Altran and Cinemag transformers Auto sensing universal power supply |
Power Requirements | 100/120/240V 30W power consumption |