Universal Audio LA-610 MKII Tube Channel Strip
7,995.00 Excl. VAT
- Vacuum Tube Microphone/Instrument/Line Preamp
- with EQ and Optical Compressor
- Complete vintage tube channel strip
- Mic pre/DI with gain and level controls, high- and low-frequency shelving EQ
- Legendary Bill Putnam 610 tube mic pre and EQ
- Authentic Teletronix-style T4 opto compressor
- Record your tracks with variable, vintage-style tonal color
Available on backorder
Estimated delivery: March 27, 2026 – April 6, 2026
Description
Universal Audio LA-610 MKII
A classic tube mic preamp & LA-2A-style compressor in a single unit.
The Universal Audio 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.
The Legendary 610 Preamp
The Universal Audio 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 Universal Audio 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.
Additional information
| Weight | 7.94 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 56.39 × 44.2 × 18.54 cm |
| Type: | Tube |
| Frequency Response: | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Number of Channels: | 1 |
| Inputs: | 1 x XLR (Mic), 1 x XLR (Line), 1 x 1/4″ (Hi-Z) |
| Outputs: | 1 x XLR |
| Rack Spaces: | 2U |
You may also like…
Dynaudio Acoustics LYD 7 Nearfield 7″ Speaker Monitor Single – Black
- 100-watt Nearfield Monitor with 7" Woofer
- Soft-dome Tweeter
- Bi-amped speaker design with 2 x 50W and state-of-the-art Class-D amplification
- Two different tunings: one for free standing and one designed for speakers within 50 cm of wall
- Bass extension to extend or curtail the low end frequency response
- Sound balance to influence the overall response of the speaker
- Made in Denmark
Universal Audio 6176 Vintage Channel Strip
- Analog Channel Strip with 610 Tube Microphone Preamp and 1176LN Compressor
- Classic Putnam 610 console mic/line preamplifier
- High- and low-frequency shelving EQ, each with 3 selectable hinge frequencies
- Classic 1176LN compression
- Variable input gain and output levels
- Ultra-quiet operation
- Mic, balanced line, and hi-Z inputs
Universal Audio Apollo x4 Gen 2 Essentials+ Edition
- 12 x 18 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with QUAD Core DSP plug-in processing
- Four Unison™ mic preamps,
- Two Hi-Z instrument inputs, optical Toslink I/O (ADAT or S/PDIF)
- Two 1/4" monitor outs, four 1/4" line outs (ALT 1 / 2), two 1/4" TRS headphone outs
- Elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution
- Enhanced D/A for critical monitoring and playback with 129 dB dynamic range
- Calibrate your main monitor and headphone outputs with Apollo Monitor Correction
- Fully-featured monitor controller with alternate speaker switching
Universal Audio Apollo x8P Gen 2 Studio+ Edition
- 16 x 22 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface w/ HEXA Core DSP plug-in processing
- Eight Unison™ mic preamps, two Hi-Z instrument inputs,
- DB-25 input (line 1-8), two optical Toslink I/O
- Two 1/4" monitor outs, DB-25 output (ALT / 7.1 surround), two 1/4" TRS headphone outs
- Elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution featuring Dual-Crystal Clocking
- 130 dB dynamic range and astonishingly low THD of -127 dB
- Calibrate with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks®*
- Fully-featured monitor controller with alternate speaker switching
Related products
Universal Audio Dream ’65 Reverb Amplifier Pedal
- Stereo Amplifier Simulator Pedal with 3 Modes, 3 Cabs/Speakers
- Authentic replication of one of the most iconic combo amplifiers of the ‘60s
- Boost control for easier breakup, with unique settings on each amp mode
- Built-in spring reverb and vibrato to capture the sound of the ’60s
- 3 separate speaker/cab/mic options for a wide range of different tonal flavors
- Stock mode is supplemented with 2 of the most iconic mods of the original
- 3 bonus cabs are provided when registering the Dream ’65
Universal Audio UAFX Del-Verb Ambience Companion Reverb and Delay Pedal
- Stereo reverb and delay pedal
- UAFX dual-engine processing
- Runs separate stereo instances of the reverb and delay sides for max depth and atmosphere
- 3 spot-on emulations of legendary reverb units
- 3 vintage-style echoes,
- Optional UAFX Control app
- Buffered bypass operation keeps your signal strong in long cable runs
Universal Audio UAFX Lion ’68 Super Lead Amp Guitar Pedal
- Authentic end-to-end replication of the '68 Super Lead amplifier
- 3 amps in 1: a Super Lead, a Super Bass, and the Variac'd "brown" sound
- 3 separate speaker/cab/mic options for a wide range of different tonal flavors
- 3 bonus cabs are provided when registering the Lion
- 4-cable mode bypasses your amplifier's preamp when the pedal is engaged
- USB-C port for firmware updates
- Bluetooth-compatible for access to Universal Audio's UAFX app
Universal Audio UAFX Orion Tape Echo Pedal
- Packs authentic EP-III tape echo-style effects into a convenient stompbox
- 3-way Tape switch with Mint, Worn, and Old modes
- Wonk knob gives rise to modulated repeats and wow-and-flutter artifacts
- Emulates the sound of the original hardware's built-in solid-state preamp
- Switchable true- or tails-bypass switching to retain your delay trails when you bypass the pedal
- Preamp on/off switch shuts off the preamp emulation but leaves the echoes active
- Analog dry-through control makes integration with any guitar rig easy
Universal Audio UAFX OX Stomp Dynamic Speaker Emulator Pedal
- Dynamic Speaker Modeler Stereo Pedal with 22 Cabs, 6 Mics
- Up to 3 microphones emulations can be dialed in at once
- UAFX Control app offers a wealth of effects to choose from
- 6-position Rig knob
- Second footswitch can be configured to function as a mirror to the A footswitch
- Includes 100 expertly curated rig setups for track-ready tones right out of the box
- Analog dry through to keep your dry signal pure when the effect is disengaged
Universal Audio UAFX Ruby ’63 Top Boost Amplifier Pedal
- Stereo Amplifier Simulator Pedal with 3 Modes, 3 Cabs/Speakers
- Authentic end-to-end replication of 2 x 12-inch British combo amplifiers of the ’60s
- 3 separate channels including Brilliant, Normal, and Vibrato
- Deep, harmonic vibrato available on the Vibrato channel
- Room knob adds some air and ambiance to your signal
- Boost control for easy breakup, with unique functions on each amp channel
- 3 separate speaker/cab/mic options for a wide range of different tonal flavors
Universal Audio UAFX Woodrow ’55 Instrument Amplifier Pedal
- Stereo Amplifier Simulator with 3 Boosts, 3 Cabs/Speakers
- Authentic end-to-end replication of 1 x 12-inch tweed combo amplifiers of the '50s
- 3 distinct boost options to bolster your base tweed tone
- 3 separate speaker/cab/mic options for a wide range of different tonal flavors
- 3 bonus cabs are provided when registering the Woodrow '55
- Room knob adds some air and ambiance to your signal
- 4-cable mode bypasses your amplifier's preamp
- USB-C port for firmware update
Universal Audio Volt 476P USB Recording Studio
- 4-in/10-out USB-C audio interface with 4 microphone preamps
- 24-bit/192kHz AD/DA conversion
- Selectable Vintage Preamp Mode employs solid-state electronics
- Convenient input metering
- Built-in 1176-derived analog compressor with 3 expert presets
- 6 analog outputs and 2 headphone outputs
- 22W headphone amp