LA-610 MkII Classic Tube Recording Channel
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A classic tube mic preamp & LA-2A-style compressor in a single unit.
The LA-610 MkII combines a hand-built in the USA, all-tube, vintage mic preamp design — heard on classic albums by Coldplay, The Beach Boys, and Van Halen — with authentic Teletronix T4 opto-compression circuitry.
This classic channel strip design, with its warm preamp tone and smooth, natural-sounding compression, is updated with modern, user-requested features like true compressor bypass, larger metering, increased output, and an auto-switching power supply.Record through the all-tube mic preamp derived from legendary Bill Putnam-designed 610 modular console
Compress signals with authentic Teletronix T4 opto-compression tube circuitry
Shape your tones further with High and Low frequency shelving tube EQ
Record your tracks through vintage UA, "handmade in the USA," circuits
The Legendary 610 Preamp
The LA-610 MkII is based on the legendary console modules developed by Bill Putnam in the 60's. Noted for their musical character and warmth, innumerous classics by artists ranging from Frank Sinatra to Coldplay, Van Halen to Pet Sounds, have been recorded using the 610 preamp. The LA-610 MkII will impart the same silky, vintage warmth of the original console’s mic amp design to your sources.
Toneful Tube Compression
The LA-610 Mk II’s T4 tube compressor provides the same ultra-warm limiting that has made the Teletronix LA-2A the king of fat opto compression. The electro-optical detector, or "T4 cell,” is the heart and soul of the Teletronix LA-2A. Its photo resistors are the crucial circuit components, giving the compressor its signature warmth, making it a “go-to” for tracking vocals, bass, or acoustic guitars. Taken together, it’s impossible to get a bad sound out of the LA-610 MkII’s legendary preamp and compression circuits.
“The LA-610 Mk II is my go-to channel strip for vocals. It gives me that warmth I'm looking for, before hitting the DAW. I highly recommend it!”
– Ariel Borujow (Chromeo, Mac Miller, Madonna)Customer Reviews
M. Cavanagh
September 16, 2017
Integral and Versatile
Ive used the LA-610 MK II for over a year now as a channel strip for recording acoustic guitar and micing and recording amps...I can't imagine recording guitar without it. Even without...
Read MoreP. Higgins
August 29, 2017
Warm & Easy
Surely there can't be a nicer sounding and easier to use preamp than this? Just plug your mic in and instantly you a have a round warm sound in which all the nasty' just seem to be smoothed...
Read MoreD. Hughes
August 13, 2017
Mannnn!!! The texture!!!
So when I first got my unit July 2017 I hated it. Wanted to instantly return it. I stuck through it for maybe 2 weeks and instantly fell in love. I love the texture the unit provides. The...
Read MoreR. Tirado
June 24, 2017
Smooth....
Great Channel Strip. Take a little while to get used to the sweet spot, but when you do, its a great tool! Love the EQ!
Read MoreB. Baker
June 6, 2017
LA-610 MkII
Where oh where has this thing been? It is so nice to have a piece of gear that is so controllable. It is literally like an electronic paint brush. It can place tone and helps create an...
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Key Features
All-tube mic preamp design derived from legendary Bill Putnam-designed 610 modular console
Authentic Teletronix LA-2A-style T4 opto-compressor section
MkII exclusive features include: true compressor bypass, larger metering, increased output, and auto-switching power supply
Mic pre with Gain and Level controls, variable impedance switching, and instrument DI for recording tone “color”
High and Low frequency shelving EQ
Complete vintage channel strip at groundbreaking price within project studio reach
UA build quality and heritage, audiophile components, hand-assembled in the USA
Backed by 1-Year limited warrantyMkII Improvements
True Bypass of the Compressor Circuit
Larger and Better Lit Metering
Improved Output Signal Performance
Auto-Sensing Universal Power Supply
Improved stability with feedback-style shelving EQ
Improved consistency with Input Gain values
LED Jewel Light Never Needs ReplacingSpecifications
Mic, Line and Hi-Z Input, Line Output
Dual Impedance Mic and Hi-Z inputs (Mic: 2K, 500Ω, Hi-Z: 2.2M, 47KΩ)
5 position Stepped Preamp Input Gain, Continuous Preamp Output Level
-15dB Pad Switch (15dB Pad/Off)
Phase reverse (0/180º)
48 volt Phantom Power switch (+48v/Off)
+/- 9 dB stepped High Shelving Filter (4.5, 7, 10 kHz)
+/- 9 dB stepped Low Shelving Filter (70, 100, 200 Hz)
T4 Optical Compressor with Continuous Peak Reduction and Makeup Gain
Compress/Limit/Bypass Modes of Dynamic Operation (3:1 / ∞: 1)
Meter Source Selector Switch (Preamp/Gain Reduction/Compressor)
Front Panel Power switch (On/Off)
Custom Altran and Cinemag Transformers
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Customer Reviews
LA-610 MkII
M. Cavanagh
Integral and Versatile
Ive used the LA-610 MK II for over a year now as a channel strip for recording acoustic guitar and micing and recording amps...I can't imagine recording guitar without it.
Even without using the EQ its invaluable for controlling mic gain and adding compression at source.
I also use it as part of a live guitar rig, running the speaker out of low wattage vintage amps into various reactive load resistor boxes converting to line level into the LA-610 's line input and finally out to a valve power amp powering a 2x12 cab.....being able to add EQ & Compression really contributes to the dynamics of the amp in use.
As I said....Verstaile and Integral !H. RA
awesome
Warm and intense sound
A really cool preampP. Higgins
Warm & Easy
Surely there can't be a nicer sounding and easier to use preamp than this? Just plug your mic in and instantly you a have a round warm sound in which all the nasty' just seem to be smoothed out without eq. If you do need eq then it couldn't be much easier but it just seems to work seamlessly, again the compressor couldn't be easier with just a more or less type function which couldn't make the engineers job any more simple in getting a great sound reminiscent of tape where just by putting the source through this channel it magically makes everything sound better. No wonder these are so popular, they allow the engineer to just use his/her ears in a musical way without having to think too much about the technical process. You can't have too many of these channels. The compressor is just like a big cushion gently smoothing out and rounding out the sound without the need to de-ess or think too hard. Awesome!
D. Hughes
Mannnn!!! The texture!!!
So when I first got my unit July 2017 I hated it. Wanted to instantly return it.
I stuck through it for maybe 2 weeks and instantly fell in love. I love the texture the unit provides. The compression is a lil touchy. I'm realizing keeping it to a minimum is the best route until I'm to a point where I need something to just really be snatched. But so far I love it.R. Tirado
Smooth....
Great Channel Strip. Take a little while to get used to the sweet spot, but when you do, its a great tool! Love the EQ!
B. Baker
LA-610 MkII
Where oh where has this thing been? It is so nice to have a piece of gear that is so controllable. It is literally like an electronic paint brush. It can place tone and helps create an artist vibe on any wave form guitar, bass, vocal, mixing. Let's just say, I love it. If it was a chick, I would be in trouble with my wife.
B. Baker
LA-610 MkII
Where oh where has this thing been? It is so nice to have a piece of gear that is so controllable. It is literally like an electronic paint brush. It can place tone and helps create an artist vibe on any wave form guitar, bass, vocal, mixing. Let's just say, I love it. If it was a chick, I would be in trouble with my wife.
I. Skontanarak
One of pre amp I've experienced
One of a pre amp which got an awesome tone I could say, a totally significant tone... of awesomeness
G. Trigueros
gusvansound.
thanks, UAD!
M. Adams
Memphis to Atlanta
Great or recording vocals of all kinds. Eq and compression allows you to dial in to the tone as well as provide a easy to use peak reduction to have a smooth sound....
Thumbs Up...
Memphis Moe - Hip Hop ArtistN. PITLOGLOU
LA-610 mkII - Warm and Dimensional
My first UA analog hardware unit.
Sounds great!!
What's next?
I guess the 6176C. Bjorsell
Timeless and awesome!
Fell in love with this from day one and will always have it in the studio.
Classic.T. Spaniel
LA-610 MkII
One of my Favorite Pre Amp's
p. dwyer
LA Magic
Perfect Front End For Recording Into Your Digital Workstation - Easy To Control And to get that big Vocal Or Bass track sounding perfect
J. Cummins
Very sweet.
Does the job, easy to work with, a magic box !
A. Cuello
Excellent Channel Strip for Vocal
I have it for about 4 years, and I can't live without it. High end device.
A. Cuello
Excellent Channel Strip for Vocal
I have it for around 4 years, and I couldn't live without it.
s. azevedo
Smooth
Used this over the weekend to track a kick drum for a drummer with a week foot. What
a difference, it added the right amount of punch needed for the song.m. corona
Excellent
Did so much for my vocals and drums! i run almost everything through this console. Most tracks sound great even before any mixing. Just got an apollo recently and both are certainly worth having.
A. Kosakovski
LA-610 MkII
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