All user reviews for the Universal Audio 2-610

Pramp analog lamps, 2 channels.
XLR connection between high + impdance to connect a live instrument
Low Shelf EQ High Shelf with 3 + frquences charnires selectable per band.

UTILIZATION

Config trs simple. It RULES gain of (5 notched positions) according to the solicitation of lamps that DSIR and adjust the output level accordingly.

SOUND QUALITY

His remarkable typ lamp. Simple circuit trs, trs so little noise. In my opinion we should not expect miracles from the pseudo EQ but can s'avrer useful extra if needed. Otherwise, flat is good trs.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 5 years on vocal, drums (overhead), bass, but it made for electric guitar that I prfre systmatiquement and uses. Lack may be a bit low.

I also use a Focusrite ISA428 Analog / transistor. Although it is more prcis sr prcis the UA 2-612, but everyone does his job perfectly.

I would do without the choice problem. I would add a good compressor UREI 1176 on the buttocks, or the equivalent AU stro.

Report qualitprix right to me.

Double lamp DI preamp
2 shelves with lo and hi frequency Crantbr />
Microphone input and Line 4 Di

Switching the front by switch selection practice, as any cable can be retracted and the rear of the stuff on the front easily before attacking a chian Processing ... not even need a patch very top!

UTILIZATION

First we give the source with its output impedance, but says AU kom "If it sounds good well c"
no need to delve into the specifications of your device but if have done vs a + c

Then there is the gain and output level are two different knob

if you push the gain and it is colored + down on the output level
if you want less color gain is reduced
but watch c still far from being transparent even kan, I did not find difference flagrente.
not cutting down damage

the shelves are 50 100 and 200 for bass and 4.5 7 and 10 for acute

SOUND QUALITY

The shelves are not bad but drink responsibly.

This preamp colors especially mediums, medium and low.

the bass is shallower than Avalon and Cristalle less acute but are not aggressive ...

microphone position: I tried several micro: the verdict is his best friend U87
TLM 103 bocou even if I like this mic, do not marry because of his well-trs acute and C414 is not bad because the premp gives him a boost in the medium and more serious

Online + 4 I find the use is a barely perceptible c mieu byzarre it is output jack and attack by the DI input

on the other hand in DI, ca color cow: electric guitar crunch or distortion c very well, (such pedalier ...)
bass and acoustic guitar through
synthetic bass synth pad anlague c monster
rnb big lead, organ a little dirty it rocks

chord piano bof
Snare well
mix battery is not bad but vintage c
mix in gnral must try ... but I avoid gnral

in fact all the stuff elctro, recent pass in color and ca c terrible
all acoustic instrumentals, c how I feel after subjective c

this is not the preamp goes everywhere but on the fact c ca top

OVERALL OPINION

1 year
bin kan ca c does well
let's say I took time to find the right microphone to go with him and me! since I told him al a U87 I like it
I tried a 737 VP at Avalon, and the U87 sounds not in it !!!!! by against the TLM 103 is superb with, as the microphone is what 50% of its other Moitiers c which gives the preamp!

however ca'll be nice to have the two colors because the AU bocou and has a very vintage with medium and low mids very marqubr />
G long used a classic valve TL Audio C1 ke I thought too transparent but when I made my recoute I just marrone!

before finding the right microphone gt not super happy but cost me ca 1800 e opportunities for a U87 and since it's going bocoup mieu ... !

I do not know if I do it again this choice today because there are so many products, but double the price of preamp and it sounds like I have not found.

can be of the Drawmer 1960 (g I love the 1961!) but what I listen c its not the same at all

TUB g TECh not try any but it does not fawn DI
Avalon does not fit any

So I keep my UA:!

2 mono tube preamp ...

UTILIZATION

30000 There's no options: one connects everything and we try .... and the big sound coming very soon!

comes with a DVD but in English!

but there's really no need to delve into the record ... it's simple and effective ...

SOUND QUALITY

I love this preamp, its been 7 months that I use and spend everything in! tlm 103 coupled with a voice and take all their warmth and breadth!

I use it even for my pass mix (not all but most!) instead of one bouncer repassse everything in!

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 7 months.

what I like most is its simplicity and warmth!

what I like least is ... well I love it!

yes I had a Joemeek (one Q) then I tried the Avalon ..

Although sour c 2000 euros not cheap but it is well worth it!!

no problem ... I sell mine since I shut down the studio to the stage but I will take it for registration!

Well, for the features, it's lights ... Anyway ... There is a small 2-band EQ. 2u rack. Nothing transcendent but there is everything you need ...

UTILIZATION

Ultra clear resolve. you set the gain and output level, we correct slightly if necessary and shoo it sounds mother race of his grandmother ...

SOUND QUALITY

Great sound quality. One of the best preamps in this price range. Not too warm and detailed, lower medium is to die for and acute super soft ... Incidentally there is a good (but not huge as in Neve or SSL) headroom, and the race can be used ... It does not breath as it ever ... Finally ever ... I had a tube microphone preamp with this behind (I know it does not happen, but no choice now ...), suddenly, a bit of breath in this config, but with a micro solid-state I'm sure it's complete silence ...

OVERALL OPINION

Right, well I'll take a ... Note nevertheless that if it is well above the paper (and invoice), it does not ridicule my current preamp (TwinQ Joemeek) that takes very, very well for the road ahead could be compared to a few tens of minutes apart ... Say it is more comfortable on sources that require a lot of gain without breath and typed her a nice warm and a little vintage with a sublime medium low and low acute (acoustic guitars and female voices are clear and fine him go like a glove, that's good is essentially why I'll take it) ... It's a big machine, dear OK, but justifies its price with a real personality and excellent build quality (I saw inside is super clean) ... What can I say except that it's a slap. If you are looking for "the" preamp that will ring your decision (provided they are well done) like your classic rock albums with the same dynamic that you have this type of budget, we need to test absolutely. In a budget much more light, the Joemeek TwinQ is what I have tried more consistent.

typically analog preamp tube 2 channel Neutrik XLR input and output .. DI Crane different input impedances can be either for the microphone, as for the DI ... input gain and output notched according to gain and what we're looking ... you have to play with the input gain and output level for the level of color that you want ...

UTILIZATION

Archi simple! one connects the source is a little cheat on the buttons, and it sounds!

SOUND QUALITY

Sound is perfectly defined, it gives a big boost to the bottom of your medium microwave .. do not be the coup after all ... it depends what mic he sticks to C. .. for some voices I had a couple of the most balanced, with the preamp and electronics will be 3600 of which has a typical response curve of current Chinese microphones (bump on the lack of whistling down and low medium ...) for a vote on the UA 87 and u exaggerate too much medium low to my taste .... after I've tested it on male vocals to AC can be done on a more feminine voice .. perfect for guitars, basses, one would like to ring colored I not tried it on a battery but it must be terrible so I guess ... He has good headroom which ensures a high level of output with any microphone ... for what is the color, it will be rather important for a very important function and gain settings Output Level ...
not very versatile but for those who are fans of his colorful, you will not be disappointed!


OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 8 months and I was mad on almost all my sources .... what instrument I like most is the warm grain of this bike that adds an extra charge of soul in this world of digital-computer coldness ....
I would do without hesitation that choice! I hope to never have to part with it I had the opportunity to try lots of other things for me ... and the AU, for acoustic music, is a "must have"! against it by is not versatile for a penny ... you'd better have something more transparent to complete

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UTILIZATION

Enfantin not need to read the manual, very succint the way ... From

SOUND QUALITY

heavy ... This preamp is colored, it has its very own paw, transparency is not his forte, but we do not buy it for that. It enhances the low end brilliantly, gives his "compact" without drooling on the lower medium, the lamps can make themselves more or less subtle depending on the settings "gain" and "level" ... Do not hesitate to test the color of his is "sculptable" at will .... What a breath?? That of a machine lamp, very discreet, non-existent except when all rule "over 11" ... Used

OVERALL OPINION

last few years, bought 2 years ago now, in addition to others, Fearn, Avalon, SSL, Focusrite ... The instrument is very endearing personality with a real sound, blues, rock suits him perfectly, the string instruments (guitars, violin, harp same ...) are really well developed, heat, "timber" are very well rendered ... On a snare drum, it gives depth, with the voices, this key vintage is unavoidable in some styles ...
2 comments anyway: it is anything but neutral (but that's why we bought it ...), it supports badly ill microphones (it amplifies these defects ...), on the other hand with U87, the fact that a KMS105 for the stage, very interesting, Beta 98 (snare) I love, C414 Thiers it inflates slightly down, it's pretty awesome ... even

For its qualities essential in a good studio for his faults (which are not true ...), not suitable for all home-studio ... Versatility is not really his thing, but what it does well, few others do it with such enthusiasm ... A quality / price (we attack the high end ...), for the bluesman, a must for me, an essential ... Beautiful personality

The Universal Audio 2-610 is a dual channel mic preamp. It is an analog based unit and is rackable - it will take up two rack spaces. It has a built in 1/4 inch input in the front for direct input use and it also has XLR connectors in the back. It also has built in EQ for each channel.

UTILIZATION

The configuration of the preamp is easy to follow, even though there are a few different things going on in each channel. On each of the preamps you have a gain knob, a switch to choose between mic, line, or hi-z input, a leveling knob and two preset EQ knobs, with the ability to add gain or attenuate six different frequencies. It also has a phaser switch. The manual is pretty complete, but this should be easy enough to set up and use that most won't need to use it.

SOUND QUALITY

The sound quality of this the Universal Audio 2-610 is clean and has a full body sound to it. It won't color your sound and will portray an accurate sound from your microphones. It is easy to get a quick good sound from this, and you can further shape your sound with EQ that has smart frequency choices and is clean as well. The 2-610 contains two high quality preamps, and is definitley backed up by the sound.

OVERALL OPINION

I've been using the Universal Audio 2-610 mic preamp for about a year. It is always great to have a dual channel external mic preamp that will give you a different sound than that of your board or audio interface. Universal Audio is one of the best when it comes to making outboard preamplifiers and compressor and the 2-610 fits right in with that. Since these are top notch in terms of how well they are built, it isn't the cheapest set of preamps on the market. This being said, for the professional that is looking for top quality, this is probably worth the price. The Universal Audio 2-610 is a pair of great sounding preamps with a lot of versatility to them.