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Universal Audio LA-610 MkII Tube Microphone Preamplifier - LA610 MK II Mic Pre
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Universal Audio Type: Preamp Model: LA-610 MKII UPC: Does Not Apply
Powered by Frooition Pro Universal Audio LA-610 MkII Tube Microphone Preamplifier - LA610 MK II Mic Pre Item Description Universal Audio LA-610 MkII Classic Tube Microphone Preamplifier in very good +condition. Some very minor wear from normal use, excellent operating condition. Includes manual on CD and power cable. When you plug a microphone or instrument into the Universal Audio LA-610 MkII and start turning those fat knobs, it's nearly impossible not to sound good. A formidable front end for any DAW, the LA-610 MkII combines a clear, warm all-tube microphone preamplifier, a rich and musical EQ section, and a bypassable opto compressor. With a few notable improvements to the hit original LA-610, this "Mark II" version is a pleasure to use when tracking vocals, voiceovers, guitar, bass, kick drum and more. And on mixing projects, you can use the LA-610's line input to apply its smooth compression and EQ to any recorded signal after the fact. Combining a legendary preamp with a legendary compressor, Universal Audio's LA-610 MkII is an ideal first step in your recording chain. Uncompromising Build Quality Before you even start warming up its five hand-selected tubes, the first thing you'll notice about the LA-610 MkII is its attention to design detail. For example, an internally switching power supply means it can be used in any part of the world, on voltages from 100 to 240 VAC. No wall-warts here, just the standard included IEC power cord -- the mark of a truly professional piece of gear. Standard XLR mic input and XLR line-level I/O complete the back panel. The front panel is just as simple and easy to use, with a larger, more stable VU meter lit by LEDs -- with no bulb to replace. Hand-assembled in the USA, it's evident that the LA-610 MkII is an investment-quality piece of hardware. Versatile Range of Sweet Sonic Textures Some like it creamy, some like it crunchy. No, not peanut butter -- the sound of your LA-610 tube preamp. Inspired by the preamp section of Universal Audio's classic 610 console once used to record everyone from Sarah Vaughn to Van Halen, this pre is capable of a wide range of sonic textures to make the most out of your mic collection. The MkII version improves the accuracy of the stepped Gain knob's dB value. Crank it up to +10 for an edgy "bark," set it to a low -10 for clear, open, uncolored sound, or aim near the middle for signature rich, full warmth. The Level control brings the preamp's output up to a healthy level to hit your DAW (or the compressor section). Engage the musical EQ, adding presence and air with the high shelving filter, or cut unwanted rumble with the smooth 70, 100, or 200 Hz roll-off. Complete with +48V phantom power, switchable polarity inversion, switchable -15 dB pad, five impedance settings to match any mic or Hi-Z input, and a 1/4-inch instrument jack on the front panel, this preamp can handle any source -- whether you're plugging in a dime-a-dozen dynamic, a vintage condenser, or your favorite axe. Teletronix T4 Optical Compressor The Teletronix LA-2A Leveling Amplifier is one of the world's most-loved classic tube compressors, developed in the early 1960s to smooth out the human voice's "peaks and valleys" to a consistent level ideal for broadcast radio. Fluctuations in the incoming audio signal illuminate an electro-luminescent panel to varying strengths: the louder the incoming signal, the brighter the light. A photosensitive cell picks up this light, and responds by lowering resistance on a gain-reduction circuit controlling the output signal. A quieter input signal produces only a dim light, causing a great deal of resistance in the gain-reduction circuit and resulting in no gain reduction at all. The amount of compression, therefore, varies constantly depending on the program material, resulting in a smooth, natural, musical sound -- perfect for recording dynamic sources. The famous LA-2A's electro-optical circuit is known as a T4, and it's this very same T4 that you'll find at the heart of the LA-610 mkII's optical compressor, built to the exacting specs found on the LA-2A. To Compress Or Not To Compress? Back in the all-analog days, the reduced dynamic range of tape meant that serious compression "on the way in" was a necessity for recording dynamic sources like horns, drums or vocals without clipping. If you've
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| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | Universal Audio |
| Type: | Preamp | Model: | LA-610 MKII |
| UPC: | Does Not Apply |
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Universal Audio LA-610 MkII Tube Microphone Preamplifier - LA610 MK II Mic Pre
Item Description
Universal Audio LA-610 MkII Classic Tube Microphone Preamplifier in very good +condition. Some very minor wear from normal use, excellent operating condition. Includes manual on CD and power cable. When you plug a microphone or instrument into the Universal Audio LA-610 MkII and start turning those fat knobs, it's nearly impossible not to sound good. A formidable front end for any DAW, the LA-610 MkII combines a clear, warm all-tube microphone preamplifier, a rich and musical EQ section, and a bypassable opto compressor. With a few notable improvements to the hit original LA-610, this "Mark II" version is a pleasure to use when tracking vocals, voiceovers, guitar, bass, kick drum and more. And on mixing projects, you can use the LA-610's line input to apply its smooth compression and EQ to any recorded signal after the fact. Combining a legendary preamp with a legendary compressor, Universal Audio's LA-610 MkII is an ideal first step in your recording chain. Uncompromising Build Quality Before you even start warming up its five hand-selected tubes, the first thing you'll notice about the LA-610 MkII is its attention to design detail. For example, an internally switching power supply means it can be used in any part of the world, on voltages from 100 to 240 VAC. No wall-warts here, just the standard included IEC power cord -- the mark of a truly professional piece of gear. Standard XLR mic input and XLR line-level I/O complete the back panel. The front panel is just as simple and easy to use, with a larger, more stable VU meter lit by LEDs -- with no bulb to replace. Hand-assembled in the USA, it's evident that the LA-610 MkII is an investment-quality piece of hardware. Versatile Range of Sweet Sonic Textures Some like it creamy, some like it crunchy. No, not peanut butter -- the sound of your LA-610 tube preamp. Inspired by the preamp section of Universal Audio's classic 610 console once used to record everyone from Sarah Vaughn to Van Halen, this pre is capable of a wide range of sonic textures to make the most out of your mic collection. The MkII version improves the accuracy of the stepped Gain knob's dB value. Crank it up to +10 for an edgy "bark," set it to a low -10 for clear, open, uncolored sound, or aim near the middle for signature rich, full warmth. The Level control brings the preamp's output up to a healthy level to hit your DAW (or the compressor section). Engage the musical EQ, adding presence and air with the high shelving filter, or cut unwanted rumble with the smooth 70, 100, or 200 Hz roll-off. Complete with +48V phantom power, switchable polarity inversion, switchable -15 dB pad, five impedance settings to match any mic or Hi-Z input, and a 1/4-inch instrument jack on the front panel, this preamp can handle any source -- whether you're plugging in a dime-a-dozen dynamic, a vintage condenser, or your favorite axe. Teletronix T4 Optical Compressor The Teletronix LA-2A Leveling Amplifier is one of the world's most-loved classic tube compressors, developed in the early 1960s to smooth out the human voice's "peaks and valleys" to a consistent level ideal for broadcast radio. Fluctuations in the incoming audio signal illuminate an electro-luminescent panel to varying strengths: the louder the incoming signal, the brighter the light. A photosensitive cell picks up this light, and responds by lowering resistance on a gain-reduction circuit controlling the output signal. A quieter input signal produces only a dim light, causing a great deal of resistance in the gain-reduction circuit and resulting in no gain reduction at all. The amount of compression, therefore, varies constantly depending on the program material, resulting in a smooth, natural, musical sound -- perfect for recording dynamic sources. The famous LA-2A's electro-optical circuit is known as a T4, and it's this very same T4 that you'll find at the heart of the LA-610 mkII's optical compressor, built to the exacting specs found on the LA-2A. To Compress Or Not To Compress? Back in the all-analog days, the reduced dynamic range of tape meant that serious compression "on the way in" was a necessity for recording dynamic sources like horns, drums or vocals without clipping. If you've