Universal Audio LA-610 Valve Classic Mic Pre & Limiter Channel Strip

LA-610 Valve Classic Mic Pre & Limiter Channel Strip description:

The Universal Audio LA610 Valve Classic Mic Pre & Limiter Channel Strip. Legendary, high-end, 610 Mic-Pre/EQ/DI section and a T4 set and forget Classic Solid-State Opto-Compressor used for vocal, bass, electric guitar and instrument tracking across the world.

The Universal Audio LA610 brings UA's legendary vintage "all tube" luxury sound into a modern channel strip format by combining the 610 Mic-Pre/EQ/DI section and a T4 Opto-compressor into a single 2U unit with a ground- breaking price. The 610-tube preamp,DI and EQ is from UA's respected 6176 and is based on the legendary console modules developed by Bill Putnam in the 60's. Countless classics have been recorded using these preamps, noted for their musical character and warmth. The simple operation and program dependent nature of the LA-610 T4 compressor provides the same extremely musical control that has made the LA-2A such a well-loved classic for over 40 years. The LA-610 packs tremendous sonic versatility and is an ideal front-end for tracking with modern DAWs and the serious project studio looking to get the UA sonic experience : real quality and character at an accessible price. In collaboration with Dennis Fink, one of the original UREI analog design engineers, the LA- 610 was carefully designed to deliver the essence of the LA sound but without the costs of being an exact LA-2A component clone. The LA-610 uses three 12AX7As, a single 6072A and a single 6AQ5 tube for amplifier warmth and overall tonal balance. After the preamp section, the LA-610 offers a new T4 optical compressor. The electro-optical detector or T4 cell, is the very heart and soul of the Teletronix LA-2A. The unique combination of electroluminescent panel and photo-resistors inside the T4 cell are the crucial circuit components that give both these compressors their signature sound.

The main features of the Universal Audio LA610 include:

• Legendary, high-end, 610 Mic-Pre/EQ/DI section and a T4 set and forget Classic Solid-State Opto-Compressor used for vocal, bass, electric guitar and instrument tracking across the world
• Legendary Bill Putnam 610 tube mic pre and EQ used on countless classic recordings
• Authentic Teletronix LA- 2A-style T4 opto- compressor
• Complete vintage channel-strip at groundbreaking price within project studio reach
• Mic Pre with Gain and Level controls, variable impedance switching, and Instrument DI for recording tone color
• UA build quality and heritage, audiophile components, hand-assembled in the USA
• Microphone Input Impedance: Selectable, 500 Ohms or 2k Ohms
• Balanced Line Input Impedance: 20k Ohms
• Hi-Z Input Impedance: Selectable, 2.2Mohm or 47kohm
• Maximum Microphone Input Level: -8 dBu (2K input Imp. and 15 dB Pad in)
• Maximum Output Level: +20 dBu (120Vac line)
• Internal Output Impedance: 80 ohm
• Recommended Minimum Load: 600 ohm
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz +/- 0.5dB
• Maximum Gain: 40 dB (Line), +77dB (Mic)
• Noise Floor: -72 dBu 20 - 20kHz (Line In, unity Gain)
• Tube Complement : (3)12AX7, (1)6072, (1)6AQ5