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LA-610 Tube Recording Channel

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Overview

Brings UA's legendary vintage tube sound into a modern channel strip format.

The Universal Audio LA-610 Tube Recording Channel combines the 610 Mic-Pre/EQ/DI section and a T4 Opto-compressor into a 2RU unit. 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 '60s, noted for their musical character and warmth. An ideal front-end for tracking with modern DAWs and for the serious project studio looking for quality UA sound. It uses three 12AX7As, a 6072A, and a 6AQ5 tube for warmth and overall tonal balance. After the preamp section comes the T4 optical compressor, the heart and soul of the famed Teletronix LA-2A.

Features

  • Legendary Bill Putnam 610 tube mic pre and EQ
  • Mic pre Gain and Level controls, variable impedance switching, and Instrument DI
  • Teletronix LA-2A-style T4 opto-compressor
  • Compression Peak Reduction, Gain, Meter, and Mode controls
  • Selectable inputs
  • Hi-Z input
  • XLR mic and line input
  • XLR line output
Specs

LA-610 Tube Recording Channel Specifications:

  • Microphone input impedance: selectable, 500 ohms or 2 kOhms
  • Balanced line input impedance: 20 kOhms
  • Hi-Z input impedance: Selectable, 2.2 mOhms or 47 kOhms
  • Maximum microphone input level: -8 dBu (2K input Imp. & 15dB Pad in)
  • Maximum output level: +18 dBu (1% THD)
  • Internal output impedance: 80 ohms
  • Recommended minimum load: 600 ohms
  • Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz ±0.5dB
  • Maximum gain: 40dB (Line), +77dB (Mic)
  • Noise floor: -72 dBu (Line In, unity gain)
  • Tube complement: 3 - 12AX7A and one 6072A
  • Power Requirements: 115V/230V operation
  • 3-1/2"H X 19"W (2RU)
  • 12 lbs. (14-1/2 lbs. boxed)
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