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Advances in digital recording technology are providing users with tremendous power and flexibility for increasingly less money. All too often, however, the audio quality of these systems is limited by their input stages. Many users who demand the power and flexibility of today’s recording technology find themselves yearning for the warmth and tone of yesteryear’s hand-built analog circuitry. Now with the release of the 6176, Universal Audio, for the first time, combines their highly acclaimed 610 tube microphone preamp with their legendary 1176LN compressor to create the ultimate single channel signal path for everything from vocals to vibraphones.
610B Mic Pre
The 2-610 microphone and instrument preamplifier has received praise from many corners. Michael Cooper, in his review for Mix Magazine, called it “hands-down, the most dimensional mic preamp I've ever heard…” Peter Wade, engineer/producer who has worked with acts ranging from Wyclef Jean to Jennifer Lopez, said simply, “This box rocks.” The 6176 mic preamp sections maintains the quality and character of the 2-610 while adding high-tension power regulation for improved bass response and a front-panel 15db pad switch.
1176LN Limiting Amplifier
As legendary engineer/producer Andy Johns put it, “The 1176LN is the workhorse compressor.” The 1176LN may well be the most loved compressor in history. Its trademark lightning-quick attack and release times and the tone of it’s Class A output amplifier have enhanced countless recordings over the last thirty-five years. We’ve recreated the 1176LN for the compressor section of the 6176 with the same exacting, attention to detail and tradition we use on our 1176LN. The resulting character, heritage and tone simply cannot be found on other channel strip units.
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- Classic Sound of the Legendary 610 Modular Console
- Variable Input Gain and Output Levels
- Ultra Quiet Operation
- Mic, Balanced Line, and Hi-Z Inputs
- Multiple Impedance Settings
- Classic EQ
- Classic 1176LN Compression
- Stereo Interconnection via 1176-SA
- Use Mic Pre & Compressor Seperately ("Split") or in Series ("Join")
Preamplifier Section
Inputs: Microphone (Female XLR), Balanced Line (Female XLR), Unbalanced Line/Instrument (1/4" jack) (D.I.)
Outputs: Balanced Line (Male XLR) for use in “Split Mode"
Compressor Section
Input: Balanced Line (Female XLR) for use in “Split Mode”
Output: Balanced Line (Male XLR)
Preamplifier Section
Input Select: Microphone: 500 ohm, 2 kOhm, Balanced Line, Hi-Z instrument: 47 kOhm, 2.2 MOhm
Variable Gain: (Input Feedback Control) 5 dB increments @ -10, -5, 0, +5, +10 dB
Output Level Control
HF Shelf EQ: Switchable boost/cut: 1.5, 3, 4.5, 6, 9 dB
Corner Frequency Select: 4.5 kHz, 7 kHz, 10 kHz
LF Shelf EQ: Switchable boost/cut: 1.5, 3, 4.5, 6, 9 dB
Corner Frequency Select: 70 Hz, 100 Hz, 200 Hz
Other
Polarity Reverse Switch
48 Volt Phantom Power Switch
Join/Split Switch (for joint or independent compressor/preamplifier operation)
Compressor Section
Input Gain
Output Gain
Attack
Release
Compression Ratio: Bypass, 1:1, 4:1, 8:1, 12:1, 20:1 and “All Button” mode
Meter Select: Preamp Output, Compressor Gain Reduction, Compressor Output
Input Impedance
Microphone (selectable): 500 ohms or 2K ohms
Balanced Line: 13.8K ohms
Hi-Z (selectable): 2.2 Meg ohms or 47K ohms
Vacuum Tubes
one 12AX7A and one 6072A per channel
General
Power Requirements: 115/230 volts
Weight: 11.75 lbs.
Dimensions: 19" Rackmount chassis, 2U
$3,741 RRP |
 In "Join" mode, a single input signal is fed through the microphone/instrument preamp and then through the compressor. In "Split" mode, one signal can be fed into and out of the preamp/EQ section while a second can be fed into and out of the compressor section.
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| The LA-610 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 TEC award winning 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 DAW’s 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 12AX7A’s, 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.
$2,456 RRP
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- 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
Mic Input Impedance: Selectable, 500Ω or 2kΩ
Balanced Line Input Impedance: 20kΩ
Hi-Z Input Impedance: Selectable, 2.2MΩor 47kΩ
Maximum Mic Input Level: -8 dBu (2K input Imp. & 15 dB Pad in)
Maximum Output Level: +20 dBu (120Vac line)
Internal Output Impedance: 80 Ω
Recommended Minimum Load: 600 Ω
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
Power Requirements: 115V / 230V operation
Dimensions: 3.5” vertical, 19” rack (2RU).
Weight: 12 lbs. (Boxed,14.5 lbs.) |
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The LA-610 Signature Edition is a customized, limited edition of UA's best-selling professional audio channel strip. Only 500 units will be built worldwide, and each epitomizes the hand crafted, old-world audio excellence that UA analog gear exudes. For audiophiles, the Signature Edition includes both a complete array of hand-picked American-made vintage NOS (new old stock) tubes and American-made custom wound input and output transformers by CineMag®. The LA-610 Signature Edition has also been given a unique interior and exterior cosmetic upgrade, and its distinctive “black-face” look sets it clearly apart from the standard LA-610 and is sure to identify it as a studio collector's item.
The 610-tube preamp, DI and EQ is identical to the original LA-610, 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 DAW's and the serious project studio looking to get the UA sonic experience : real quality and character at an accessible price. 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.
$3,307 RRP |
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- Hand-picked audiophile components and custom cosmetics only available in this Limited Edition run of 500 units worldwide.
- American-made NOS (New Old Stock) Vintage Tube Array & Cinemag® Transformer.
- Mic Pre/DI with Gain and Level Controls, EQ, and Authentic Teletronix LA-2A-Style T4 Opto Compressor.
- UA Build Quality and Heritage, each unit signed by Bill Putnam Jr.
- Certificate of Authenticity, Hand-Assembled, Tested and Quality-Assured in the USA |
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