Tube channel strip with microphone preamp and optical compressor - Used
The used Universal Audio LA-610 MKII is a professional tube channel strip that combines the renowned UA 610 microphone preamp with an optical compressor based on the legendary Teletronix T4 circuit. This combination delivers the classic warm, rich, and musical sound that has contributed to countless landmark recordings, becoming a standard in recording studios around the world.
At the heart of the LA-610 MKII is the all-tube preamp derived from the historic modular console designed by Bill Putnam. Thanks to separate Gain and Level controls, you can precisely manage the level of tube saturation, achieving a wide range of tonal characteristics that span from maximum transparency to a rich and distinctive harmonic coloration.
The compression section utilizes the authentic Teletronix T4 optical circuit, the same principle that made the LA-2A compressor famous. The result is smooth, musical, and natural compression, ideal for vocals, bass, guitars, synthesizers, and numerous other professional audio sources.
As a used product, this Universal Audio LA-610 MKII represents a particularly attractive opportunity for professional studios and project studios looking to access the classic Universal Audio analog sound while keeping their investment low.
The channel strip features a tube shelving EQ for low and high frequencies, allowing you to quickly shape the tone during the recording phase. This section helps ensure that recordings blend perfectly into the mix right from the start, reducing the need for post-processing.
The dedicated instrument DI input makes the LA-610 MKII particularly versatile for direct recording of electric bass, guitar, synthesizers, and drum machines. The impedance selector also allows you to optimize the preamp’s performance with different types of microphones, offering additional creative possibilities in your search for the perfect sound.
Hand-assembled in the United States, this channel strip uses carefully selected components and circuitry inspired by the great classics of analog recording. The MKII version also introduces modern features such as true compressor bypass, larger meters, higher output level, and auto-switching power supply.
Technical Specifications
Compressor Type
Opto
ADC
No
Channels
1 (Mono)
Hardware format
Rack
€ 890,00 Ex VAT
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Order by 11:00 a.m., we will ship by the day 26/06/2026
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