Universal Audio LA 610 MKII (Used)

Tube channel strip with microphone preamp and optical compressor - Used

• Used Universal Audio LA-610 MKII channel strip
• Tube microphone preamp based on the legendary UA 610
• Optical compressor featuring a Teletronix T4 circuit in the style of the LA-2A
• Integrated two-band tube shelving equalizer
• Dedicated DI input for bass, guitar, and electronic instruments
• Variable impedance to optimize interfacing with different microphones
• Hand-built in the USA with audiophile-grade components
• Used product

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.

Universal Audio 610 Tube Preamplifier

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.

Teletronix LA-2A-Style Optical Compressor

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.

Channel strip used for professional recording

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.

Tube equalizer and tone control

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.

DI input and variable impedance

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.

Universal Audio Build Quality

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

• Model: Universal Audio LA-610 MKII
• Type: Tube channel strip
• Preamp: Universal Audio 610 all-tube
• Compressor: Optical with Teletronix T4 circuit
• Compression Type: LA-2A-style
• Equalizer: Tube shelving (High and Low)
• Preamp controls: Independent gain and level
• Microphone impedance: Variable
• Instrument input: Dedicated DI
• Compressor bypass: True Bypass (MKII)
• Metering: Oversized VU meter
• Power supply: Auto-switching
• Construction: Hand-assembled in the USA
• Applications: Vocal and instrument recording, broadcast, and music production
• Condition: Used