In use, the LA-610 MkII packs tremendous sonic versatility and is an ideal front-end for tracking with modern DAWs. designed, UA 610 modular console is particularly well noted for its preamplifier, and has left its imprint on countless classic recordings from Frank Sinatra and Van Halen, to The Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds. Its unique combination of electro-luminescent panel and photo-resistors are the crucial circuit components, giving the compressor its signature sound. Universal Audio 2-610 Dual Channel Tube Preamp All-Tube Dual Channel Preamplifier Based on the Legendary UA 610 Modular Console. The electro-optical detector, or "T4 cell,” is the heart and soul of the Teletronix LA-2A. The simple operation and program-dependent nature of the LA-610 T4 compressor provides the same extremely musical control that has made the LA-2A such a well-loved classic for more than 40 years. After the preamp section, the LA-610 MkII offers the T4 optical compressor. Noted for their musical character and warmth, innumerous classics by artists ranging from Sinatra to Van Halen have been recorded using these preamps. The LA-610 MkII is based on the legendary console modules developed by Bill Putnam in the 60's.
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A Classic Tube Microphone Preamp & LA-2A-Style Compressor in a Single Unit