Universal Audio LA-610 Mk II Classic Tube Recording Channel 

Comments about Universal Audio LA-610 Mk II Classic Tube Recording Channel:

Folks one word only describes this unit Amazing!!!! Build right here in the good old USA Great vintage look with UA best parts and knowhow!!! this is a must have Channel strip Unit for any recording entusiast wether you are just starting or have been in the biz for a while...Out of the tons of gears out there this is the MUST BUY ONE!!! It will enhance your tone and sound and it's very user friednly!!!! NOW GO AND GET YOUR OWN!!!

Comments about Universal Audio LA-610 Mk II Classic Tube Recording Channel:

LIke the title of my review says: BEAUTIFUL! UA is a long-time class act. Getting a killer pre and compressor together (plus EQ) is perfect for tracking. Can bring out subtlties and clarity/color (depending on how set) that most mixers or lesser pre's could never muster even in their dreams.
HAs everything that you really need in a "channel strip" type unit.
Well, it's classic UA gear - built like a tank, feels and sounds wonderful.
The most expensive pre that I own (but also comes with a comp). Worth every penny. Quality sometimes costs more (but not always!). This unit is my go-to for important tracks, such as lead vocals.
Has many subtlties that can be had by changing gain stucture, drive, etc. If you can afford one, you won't be disappointed.

Comments about Universal Audio LA-610 Mk II Classic Tube Recording Channel:

I bought this unit coupled with a Mojave 201-FET. Now, perhaps it was the combo of great mic and great mic pre, but the newest vocals I have recorded with this pair are night to day with what I was using before. I went from a Presonus Tube Pre and an AT 3035 to thyis combo and the sound difference was astonishing.However, it must be noted that I tried using the direct in for both guitar and bass and have to say that the sound was not better (if not worse) than going in through my more budget set up. Admittedly there is a possiblity I was "doing it wrong" but this unit didn't help my DI sound much.I still gave 4.5 rating b/c the dramatic increase in vocal recording quality alone makes this unit worth the $$!!

Comments about Universal Audio LA-610 Mk II Classic Tube Recording Channel:

if its good enough for Frank, and Templeman, well..this was a favorite of the best in the bizz TOM DOWD!you just cant go wrong.i own the older brother, and the new mk 2, not much difference at all.seriously, this and a tlm 103, and your golden!mot much more to say, if your recording on a mini m-box, or some other cheap gadgetry, stop here. but if your looking to upgrade on your already somewhat cool studio, this is the next step!

Comments about Universal Audio LA-610 Mk II Classic Tube Recording Channel:

I have owned this for about 3 months. It is now probably one of my favorite pieces of gear I own. I record a lot of acoustic guitar, vocals, and percussion (cajon, djembe, tabla, etc.) and I am always blown away by the sounds I get from this thing. With acoustic guitar I found that with some dead strings on my taylor and a Rode NTK tube mic, I get very Nick Drake -esque (pink moon) acoustic guitar sound. It is very warm and very full. There is little need for editing the sound once it's in the computer. I also love it on vocals. The compression works great for a lot of things and is pleasing to the ear as it is a very musical compression (not harsh or too drastic). Sometimes for percussion tracks (using an AKG c-414 xls) I will use the preamp with -10 gain in the preamp (the lowest tube saturation) but not the compressor which allows me to warm up the sound but still keep the clarity without too much tube saturation which is more suited for vocals and acoustic guitar IMO. If you are looking at channel strips and want something that will give you a bigger, warmer, more vintage sound...this is THE product for you. Seriously the LA-610 is awesome! The 6176 is now on my wishlist...once i can afford it.

Comments about Universal Audio LA-610 Mk II Classic Tube Recording Channel:

I've owned this thing for very little time, but I've used its older brother ( the mkI ) quite often. It sounds great, that's for sure. The tube character is obvious but not overwhelming which means it can be transparent or coloring depending on your settings. It's very easy to dial by the way and that's one of the strengths of this machine. You can't sound bad through it unless you set it blindfolded, and if you do sound bad there's something seriously wrong with the rest of your signal chain. It's a mellow, somewhat vintage sounding device, but it sounds very full and accurate. On acoustic instruments and vocals, it's amazing. It's also pretty good as a D.I box, but other channel strips can do just as good for cheaper in that regard.If you can afford it, and your recording environment is good enough ( please don't patch this into an M-box mini, it's not designed for this kind of usage and that would just be wasting money ), then it's the kind of gear that you'll keep for a lifetime.

Comments about Universal Audio LA-610 Mk II Classic Tube Recording Channel:

First off I have 2 of the original LA-610's there no longer making them. But the specs are only slightly different. These channel strips are the best. Don't waste your money on inferior products for your studio. The sound is crisp,clear and quite. Using for acoustic instruments and vocals. Shure SM81 and Neuuman Tlm 103 bring out some incredible sounds. Buy 1 and hear the difference.

Comments about Universal Audio LA-610 Mk II Classic Tube Recording Channel:

I've been using the LA-601mkII for about 6 months now and it rocks! It has incredible sounding tube saturation which makes vocals sound lush and full. You can also dial in a nice crisp and clean sound as well. Using this requires very little post processing and has saved me tons of time and headache.

Comments about Universal Audio LA-610 Mk II Classic Tube Recording Channel:

We had the chance to have the avalon 737 in the studio along with the la 610 mkii an we did a shoot out on all levels. A lot of people think that if gear cost more, it must be the best, not so in this case. Depending on what sound your looking for, we all thought the la 610 sounded a whole lot better than the avalon737. Don't be fooled by the hype on products. I lost a lot of money buying gear an sending it back cause it just didnt work for me. The la 610 is a great product, I think it should be a few hundred less but other than that its a better unit. You dont have to worry about it breaking you rack stand also.