Universal Audio Ships 2-610 Vacuum Tube Microphone Preamplifier
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March 26, 2001Universal Audio is now shipping the 2-610, a dual-channel tube
microphone preamplifier based on the Universal Audio 610 modular console. Third in the Universal Audio
Classics line, the 2-610 follows the 1176L Limiting Amplifier and Teletronix LA-2A Leveling Amplifier in the
company's commitment to authentic analog reproductions.
Designed by M. T. "Bill" Putnam, the Universal Audio 610 was the first modular console. Early Universal Audio
consoles were used in Putnam's Western and United studios (now Ocean Way and Cello) where they were sought out
by prominent engineers such as Bruce Swedien, Bruce Botnick, Lee Hirschberg, Bones Howe, Wally Heider and
more. The UA 610 Console left its mark on countless classic recordings from Sinatra to Pet Sounds to Van Halen.
Bill Putnam Jr., UA CEO said, "We carefully modeled the UA 2-610 after the microphone amplifier section of the 610
console. Unlike many "vintage style" mic pres, the 2-610 is true to the design of its predecessor. We've taken care to
balance the best aspects of the original, yet brought it up to date with more passive and active EQ settings, phantom
power, impedance control and direct inputs." Insiders like Swedien and Oceanway's Allen Sides describe the sound of
the 610 and 2-610 as "clear" and "open". Great care was taken in the transformer design (featuring double alloy cores
and advanced winding techniques) to ensure the correct character.
Available now from authorized Universal Audio Resellers. US List Price is $2295.
For more information, visit their web site at www.uaudio.com. |
