Universal Audio LA-610 MK II user reviews ( 10/10) - 5 user reviews

• 02/07/10

  moosers's review

  Characteristics

  The Universal Audio LA-610 MK II is a sequel to the original LA-610 and is quite similar in make up, offering up a few new features and a slightly improved sound quality, although it would be hard to tell the difference most of the time. This is an all analog channel strip, consisting of a mic pre, a compressor, and an EQ. The strip has both XLR and 1/4" TRS connections, including a 1/4" input in the front for plugging your instrument directly in. It is a rack mountable piece of outboard gear, and will take up two spaces.

  Utilization

  Universal Audio has made the LA-610 MK II extremely easy to use, just like the original. Everything is straight forward and there are certainly no tricks here. The mic pre has parameters for both level and gain, line selection, a -15db pad, phantom power, and phase. The EQ only has a high and low band, each with parameters for choosing a set of fixed frequencies and a gain knob. The compression section has controls for peak reduction and gain, just like the LA-2A which this is based on. It also has a switch to either use it has a compressor, limiter, or bypass it. The VU meter is programmable and you can choose to view either your preamp level, gain reduction, or compression. The manual is put together well, but is only necessary if you're a beginner in my opinion.

  Sound Quality

  Across the board, the Universal Audio LA-610 MK II has a very impressive sound quality. All of the components of this channel strip have a top notch tone, with the preamp and the compressor being the main attractions here. While there are some new and improved features on the MK II, for the most part they are subtle, so this does sound a great deal like the original LA-610. This is certainly not a complaint, as both models sound incredible! This is the perfect all in one channel strip for both a home and professional studio owner.

  Overall Opinion

  While a tad more expensive than the original LA-610, the LA-610 MK II boasts a new look and some improvement on the inner make up. In my opinion, like the original, this is ideal for the home studio owner looking for a big sounding channel strip to sit at the top of your collection. It does however have the sound of something that a professional would use, making it great for improving the sound of your home studio with a single item. I'd highly recommend the LA-610 MK II for the home studio looking to get your home recordings on a whole new level!
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• 04/01/11

  EGProd's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  LAMP technology, input / output XLR, ¼ "instrument inputs facade.
  
  2U, 2-band EQ +9 /-9dB at 70/100/200hz and 4.5 / 7/10Khz.
  
  comp or limit T4 Universal Audio. To view, choice of input impedance

  Utilization

  yes very simple and efficient, very good preamp

  Sound Quality

  ca colors the sound, but very enjoyable

  Overall Opinion

  I have been using 8mois I try Avalon preamp, Amek ...
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• 11/18/10

  Jjulien's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Lamp preamp, EQ, compressor, rack
  
  Mic / line XLR or jack instrument

  Utilization

  It's that simple. Sounds.

  Sound Quality

  We found there with any microphone planted in it.
  
  I particularly like to record guitars with an SM57 or MD421
  
  Sound dense, super soft treble.
  
  
  
  The EQ allows for corrections of conventional shelving. Super efficient.
  
  
  
  Acquired with the offer

  Overall Opinion

  UAD2 Duo, it's profitable.
  
  I think I'll buy another one later, so to make a pair.
  
  Overhead or in Room mic, AC should do damn.
  
  AU good.
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• 11/02/10

  ricobanga's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " How was I before?"

  Characteristics

  A Pramper, an EQ, compressor, while the lamp.
  
  1 between micro,
  
  between an instrument
  
  between a guitar or bass
  
  2U trsrussie the aesthetic.

  Utilization

  I do not know much about me in Pramper. But it is extremely simple and RULES Entirely ear. Rglage not the end, but sufficient for me.
  
  
  
  Just one thing that seems strange, the needle of the VU-Maître when put in "out" seems to me almost not move ...
  
  
  
  I use a neumann KMS105, and guitars. It may wish to be the move that my microphone j'upgrade dsormais.
  
  
  
  The branch line is between an output of the sound card to loop if needed. For now, I do not have used that to meet the low virtual then I record audio on another track. Well this is not ultra intressant because we can not release rgler the parameter, but the reslut a virtual acoustic bass is quiet all the same with the best VST compressors I IN GENERAL is bland.

  Sound Quality

  Actually, I wonder how I did without dsormais. Ds made, the sound is warm and perfectly crt we murmur or vocifre. The voice remains front without the booster or add effects.
  
  
  
  The sound is very specific on, and texts in French are much more intelligible than when I am satisfied with my motu traveler Pramper, yet not pick it parat. But nothing was seen.
  
  
  
  The sound and musical color. Typ enough it is true, but very pretty. To lower the color I was a trick consisting suggr Pramper combine with that of the card. Plutt it works well.
  
  
  
  The reslut with live electro guitar is even more stunning than the voice.

  Overall Opinion

  I use it for a week and I'm delighted.
  
  
  
  This is the bundle with the UAD duo me DCID. In reality I was thinking at first to buy a UAD card, and I thought a long strip it to improve my catch. The map was almost 1000. for me it was like buying a preamp / comp high quality 500.
  
  
  
  Now I wonder how I was doing before this Pramper to me much more critical that the card, even if I enjoy the services provided by on this final.
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• 08/28/09

  Shredchris's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Mono channel strip with prampli 2U rack, 2-band EQ, compressor and optical, all lamps. XLR connectors facing rear symtrique (mic input, line input and line output) and between Hi-Z faade. That's all that full.

  Utilization

  Ultra-simple setup, even the compressor with its buttons do not cause any concern for rglage. The sound and the IMMEDIATE and above it is virtually impossible to obtain a less than excellent. I think the point is (very) high for this machine: it sounds almost all the time regardless of the source. But I'll be back in the next area.

  Sound Quality

  Everything sounds. I tried all sorts of simple dynamic microphone SM57 in Z5600A (condensate lamps) and all the mics I have are fully transcribed. So, I have proof that my T-bones are not ridiculous, even in this kind of stuff. I have not tried the line between, but something tells me that direct box for bass, a must sting ... Color is not particularly outrageous is an absolute musical! Sometimes a bit of color brings to the signal without dnaturer and the magic of this machine. This is definitely possible in the top 3 slices of studio I've heard, with a Manley VoxBox, and with each Thermionic Culture Square # 1 turn, without costing too much.

  Overall Opinion

  I have this morning, but I know by heart such prampli and I knew that I would get by buying it. I will not lower the note gnral because the machine is virtually impeccable, but I will make the same remark as for 1000 not far from least, we can have something good also and with a color gnrale close enough, even if forcment transistor and thus a bit less rich harmonic of the OneQ Joemeek. The stamp gnral the two machines is not so long ago, the prampli Meek's far from being ridiculous, the EQ better than the 610, and compression much more versatile (but much more difficult rgler). The best Q / P of the two machines is undoubtedly the OneQ, but the best is the 610 machine, not a margin so wide as one might think. Let's say that a case is insolent OneQ around 600 and that would probably cost around 900 if he silent manufactured in Europe and at least 300 more silent if it lights, and it would be absolutely no flight . So if you can not afford to take a 610, but this color vintage look and a big sound mastery, OneQ is a great alternative (if you take the time to learn the master). If you can afford (or just want to make you a big pleasure), the 610 is one of the best Channel Strips lights and sounds the death without seeking long. Personally, I have both and I susi trs happy.
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