LA-610 MKII
A classic tube mic preamp & LA-2A-style compressor in a single unit.
Product Highlights
- Tube Preamp
- Variable Impedance Switching
- 2-Band Switchable EQ
- T4 Based Compressor
- True Bypass of Compressor
- Universal Power Supply
- Overview
- Tech Specs
The LA-610 Mk II from Universal Audio brings vintage, "all tube" sound to the modern channel strip format. The unit combines a 610 Mic-Pre/EQ/DI section, based on the console modules developed by Bill Putnam in the 1960s, with a T4 Opto-compressor, and houses them in a 2U rack-mount enclosure. The 610-tube preamp, DI and EQ deliver a sound that is as timeless as it is legendary, and a hallmark of many classic recordings. The simple operation and program dependent nature of the T4 compressor provides extremely musical control.
The LA-610 MkII is sonically very versatile and can function as an ideal front-end for tracking into a digital audio workstation. The preamp is augmented with two bands of shelving EQ, followed a T4 based optical compressor. Although not an exact LA-2A clone, the compressor circuitry nevertheless shares its signature sound by utilizing its unique combination of an electro-luminescent panel and photo-resistors. Three 12AX7A tubes, a single 6072A and 6AQ5 tube combine to provide "warmth" and overall even tonal balance.
The Mk II delivers several enhancements over the original LA-610. A true compressor bypass switch is now available which completely avoids the compressor circuitry. Other changes improve the performance of the output signal, improved consistency with input gain values and feedback-style shelving EQ improves the EQ stability. An auto-sensing, universal power supply is included, along with larger and better lit metering.
Number of Channels | Single |
Inputs | 1 x XLR Microphone 1 x XLR Line |
Outputs | 1 x XLR |
Frequency Response | 20Hz to 20kHz, +/-0.5dB |
Noise | -72dBu (20Hz to 20kHz, line in/unity gain) |
Preamp | |
Gain Range | +77dB (microphone) 40dB Line |
Maximum Output | +23dBu (120VAC line) |
Input Impedance | 500Ω or 2kΩ, selectable |
Phantom Power | +48V |
Compressor | |
Threshold Range | Program dependent |
Ratio | ~3:1, soft knee, program dependent |
Attack Time | ~10mSec, program dependent |
Release Time | Dual stage: ~60mSec for 50% release, followed by 1 to 15Sec, program dependent |
Slope | Not specified by manufacturer |
Sidechain | No |
Equalizer | |
Filter Type | Low and high shelf |
Frequency Bands | HF: 4.5, 7 and 10kHz LF: 70, 100 and 200Hz |
Bandwidth | Not applicable |
Range (Boost/Cut) | 1.5, 3, 4.5, 6, 9dB, switchable boost/cut |
Light Indication | |
Threshold Range | Program dependent |
Ratio | ~Infinity:1, soft knee, program dependent |
Attack Time | ~10mSec, program dependent |
De-Esser | |
Threshold Range | Not applicable |
Frequency Range | Not applicable |
Gate | |
Gate Threshold | Not applicable |
Gate Rate | Not applicable |
Physical | |
Power Requirements | 100/120/240V 30W power consumption |
Specialties | Custom Altran and Cinemag transformers Auto sensing universal power supply |
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- 19 x 12.25 x 3.5" (483 x 311 x 89mm)
Weight
- 12 lbs (5.4kg)