Capture the legendary warmth that shaped iconic albums from The Beach Boys' Pet Sounds to Van Halen I with the UA LA-610 MkII, a classic tube microphone preamp and LA-2A-style compressor housed in a single, elegant unit. This remarkable channel strip combines the all-tube vintage ...Capture the legendary warmth that shaped iconic albums from The Beach Boys' Pet Sounds to Van Halen I with the UA LA-610 MkII, a classic tube microphone preamp and LA-2A-style compressor housed in a single, elegant unit. This remarkable channel strip combines the all-tube vintage mic preamp design that graced countless studio classics with authentic Teletronix T4 opto-compression circuitry, offering the same musical character and sonic warmth that made Bill Putnam's original 1960s console modules so revered.
The LA-610 MkII's T4 optical compressor section provides the same program-dependent, musical control that has made the LA-2A a studio favourite for over four decades. At its core lies the electro-optical detector or “T4 cell,” featuring a unique combination of electro-luminescent panel and photo-resistors that create the compressor's distinctive signature sound. This simple yet effective design responds naturally to your source material, providing smooth, transparent compression that enhances rather than dominates.
Modern enhancements make this classic design even more practical for today's project studios, including true compressor bypass, larger metering for better visual feedback, increased output capability, and an auto-switching power supply. The MkII also boasts significantly lower noise specifications compared to vintage models, all wrapped in striking “Black on Black” cosmetics. Built with UA's renowned quality standards using audiophile components and hand-assembled in-house, the LA-610 MkII brings legendary studio tone and character within reach of serious project studios seeking authentic vintage sound.