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Universal Audio 2-610 Dual-Channel Tube Mic/Inst Pre-EQ and other Universal Audio products

Universal Audio 2-610 Dual-Channel Tube Mic/Inst Pre-EQ
The Universal Audio 2-610 is a 2-channel tube microphone preamplifier based on the legendary Universal Audio 610 modular console. Designed by Bill Putnam, the Universal Audio 610 was among the first modular recording consoles. Early Universal Audio consoles were used in all of Putnam's studios, including Universal Recording in Chicago and United Western in Los Angeles. Many prominent engineers such as Bruce Swedien began their careers in these studios with this classic rotary knob console. The UA 610 was particularly well noted for its preamplifier and has left its mark on countless classic recordings from Sinatra to Van Halen.The UA 2-610 is carefully modeled after the microphone amplifier section of the 610 console. Unlike many vintage-style mic pres, the 2-610 is true to the design of its predecessor. UA's expertise in analog design translates into a classic tube preamplifier, with all of the character of its vintage predecessor, yet designed for the requirements and rigor of the modern studio. The 2-610 preserves the quality and character of the original, while adding functionality with more boost/cut settings, phantom power, direct inputs, and impedance controls.The Universal Audio 2-610 Mic Pre is the perfect tool for tracking and is ideal when used in conjunction with a Universal Audio compressor such as the 1176LN and Teletronix LA-2A. Whether you're running pure analog or seeking to enhance your......details

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 3 - 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....details

Universal Audio 2192 Master Audio Interface
The 2192 combines Universal Audio's long history of creating high-quality, vintage analog gear with its advanced digital technology. With all Class-A analog circuitry providing luscious detail, clarity, warmth, and preserving the character of the original source combined with sample rates up to 192K, realtime transcoding between AES/EBU, S/PDIF, and ADAT, and support for single and dual wire AES modes, this unit is sure to impress.The soul of the 2192 is the analog circuitry used in the A/D/A converters. The 2192 serves as an extremely high-quality digital to analog and analog to digital converter. As a front end for a native workstation, the 2192 provides 2 channels of sterling sound quality for tracking, monitoring and mastering.The 2192 also offers tremendous flexibility in signal routing and monitoring. It allows signals run into the analog inputs, at samples rate ranging from 44.1K to 192K, to be simultaneously output to AES/EBU (single- or dual-wire), S/PDIF, and ADAT (with industry standard S-MUX interleaving for sample rates above 48kHz). The selectable output monitor allows you to monitor any of the digital inputs, or the analog input with no interruption of the transcoding....details

Universal Audio 1176LN Solid State Limiting Amplifier
The original Universal Audio 1176LN designed by Bill Putnam was a major breakthrough in limiter technology -- the first true peak limiter with all-transistor circuitry offering superior performance and a signature sound. Evolved from the popular Universal Audio 175 and 176 vacuum tube limiters, the 1176LN retained the proven qualities of these industry leaders and set the standard for all limiters to follow.Today, the 1176LN is new again. While it certainly would have been possible -- and much simpler -- to modernize and "improve" the 1176LN, Universal Audio made every effort to remain faithful to Putnam's design and intentions. Carefully trained staff hand-wire and test each unit to uncompromising standards. This version of the 1176LN captures all the nuance of the original through obsessive attention to detail and delivers that trademark sound. Demand the original. Accept no copies....details

Universal Audio 8110 8-Channel Precision Mic Pre
It is the first analog product from Universal Audio to offer world-class audio fidelity with UA's classic musicality and warm euphonics. The pristine signal path uses no capacitors to reduce phase distortion and avoid degradation in audio quality and image stability. Each channel features custom input stage transformers, dedicated Gain and Level controls, input and output metering, dual input impedance selection, and a 3-way Shape switch offering a variable signal-path for maximum sonic versatility, providing harmonic variations, subtle compression, and soft limiting. The Shape switch has 3 modes: Modern -- ultraclean, transparent, maximum headroom; Vintage -- transformer-loaded with harmonic enhancement; and Saturate -- transformer-loaded with soft limiting....details

Universal Audio LA-3A Rack Kit
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Universal Audio 1176SA Stereo Adapter
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Universal Audio 4110 4-Channel Precision Analog Mic Preamp
The Universal Audio 4110 4-Channel Precision Analog Mic Preamp offers world-class audio fidelity with UA's classic musicality and warm euphonics. The pristine signal path uses no capacitors reducing phase distortion and avoiding degradation in audio quality and image stability. Each channel features custom input stage transformers, dedicated gain and level controls, input and output metering, dual input impedance selection, and a 3-way shape switch.The 4110's shape switch offers a variable signal path for maximum sonic versatility, providing harmonic variations, subtle compression, and soft limiting. There are 3 shape modes: Modern -- ultraclean, transparent, maximum headroom; Vintage -- transformer-loaded with harmonic enhancement; and Saturate -- transformer-loaded with soft limiting....details

Universal Audio UAD-1 Studio Pak
The UAD-1 powered plug-Ins card opens up a whole new world of of high-end processing and effects to computer-based musicians. Thanks to a high-headroom, custom-built processor specifically designed for DSP, this cross-platform card enables near-virtual digital replicas of Universal Audio's vintage analog classics such as the Teletronix LA-2A and 1176LN compressors, Pultec Program EQ, plus the new DreamVerb high-end reverb plug-in--all without significant drain on your host computer's CPU. And because the UAD-1 works seamlessly with all major VST, MAS, Direct X, and AU compatible audio applications, you don't need to learn an entire new program to benefit from its power and flexibility.20 plug-ins including: (UA vintage emulations 1176SE: Definitive Vintage FET Compressor Emulations; 1176LN: Definitive Vintage FET Compressor Emulations); LA-2A: Most Popular Optical Compressor of All Time; CS-1: Complete Professional Channel Strip (+3 plug-in modules, included); RealVerb Pro: Industry Standard Reverb; Nigel: Amp, Cab, & FX for Guitar and Beyond (+8 plug-in modules, included); Pultec EQP-1A: Classic Silky EQ Pultec Pro: Complete Vintage EQ; Cambridge EQ: Smooth Analog Surgical Precision; DreamVerb: Advanced Professional Reverb Toolkit; and Fairchild 670: World Renown Tube Compressor....details

Universal Audio M610 Tube Preamplifier
The Universal Audio M610 is the mono version of the 2-610 with a simplified EQ section. The sound and features are otherwise identical to the 2-610. It has the same vibrant high-frequency response and deep, gorgeous low end that has graced countless recordings and continues Universal Audio's reputation for sonic excellence.Designed by Bill Putnam, the Universal Audio 610 was among the first modular recording consoles. Early Universal Audio consoles were used in all of Putnam's studios including Universal Recording in Chicago and United Western in Los Angeles. Many prominent engineers such as Bruce Swedien began their careers in these studios with this classic rotary knob console. The UA 610 was particularly well noted for its preamplifier, and has left its mark on countless classic recordings from Sinatra to Van Halen.The M610 is carefully modeled after the microphone amplifier section of the 610 console. Unlike many vintage-style mic pres, the M610 is true to the design of its predecessor. UA's expertise in analog design translates into a classic tube preamplifier with all of the character of its vintage predecessor, yet designed for the requirements and rigor of the modern studio. The M610 preserves the quality and character of the original, while adding functionality with more boost/cut settings, phantom power, direct inputs, and impedance controls.The Universal Audio M610 Mic Pre is the perfect tool......details

Universal Audio LA-3A Classic Audio Leveler
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Universal Audio UAD-1 Project Pak
The UAD-1 Project Pak brings UA's revolutionary combination of DSP hardware and highly-prized software plug-ins within the reach of small PC or Mac project studios with a limited budget. Existing users can inexpensively take advantage of even greater power, by using multiple UAD-1 cards (up to 4 per system). The UAD-1 Project Pak supports 44.1 to 192kHz sessions and is the easiest way to upgrade your mixes and get that professional polished sound using your existing DAW software/hardware without needing a computer upgrade. Includes the UAD-1 fully PCI 2.1 compliant short card that supports 66MHz and faster bus timing. 7" form factor. It offers more DSP headroom per plug-in than other multichip DSP cards, and supports sampling rates from 32kHz - 192kHz. Includes the following plug-ins: CS-1 Channel Strip DM-1/Delay Modulator RS-1 Reflection Engine EX-1 EQ & Compressor Nigel Realverb Pro Pultec EQP-1A 1176 SE Limiting Amplifier Preflex Amp/Cab Simulator Gate/Comp Phasor Mod Filter Trem/Fade Mod Delay Echo...details

Universal Audio 6176 Channel Strip
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 combines their highly acclaimed 610 tube microphone pre-amp with their legendary 1176LN compressor to create the ultimate single-channel signal path for everything from vocals to vibraphones....details

Universal Audio LA-3A Dual Classic Audio Leveler
The original LA-3A Leveling Amplifier made its debut at the 1969 NY AES show and marked the departure from the tube design of the Teletronix LA-2A Leveling Amplifier. The LA-3A incorporated components and design concepts from the Putnam-designed 1176LN Limiting Amplifier. Immediately embraced as a studio workhorse and still widely used today, the LA-3A remains a favorite of engineers and producers worldwide for its unique compression characteristics and sonic signature.The UA Classics reissue of the LA-3A meticulously retains all the internal and external qualities of the original. It sports the same simple control set and the T4 electro-optical attenuator, which is the source of the LA-3A's program dependent compression. It also retains the 2RU half-rack design, and comes complete with a single-unit rack assembly; no additional kit is necessary. All the original rear panel connections and controls are enhanced by LA-3A gain mod switch for maximum studio versatility....details