Universal Audio LA-610 MkII Classic Tube Recording Channel

Warm tube tracking with smooth optical compression

610 preamp character and LA-2A-style dynamics in a single 2U channel

The LA-610 MkII combines an all-tube 610-derived preamp, two-band shelving EQ, and T4 optical compression for a streamlined analog recording chain.

• All-tube mic preamp architecture derived from UA's classic 610 console design
• T4 electro-optical compressor with Compress, Limit, and true-bypass operation
• High- and low-frequency shelving EQ for broad tone shaping
• Mic, line, and Hi-Z instrument inputs with selectable impedance
• 48 V phantom power, polarity reverse, and 15 dB pad
• 2U rackmount design; approximately 12 lb unboxed

Best for

Vocals, bass, acoustic guitar, DI instruments, and sources that benefit from tube saturation and smooth program-dependent compression while tracking.