2-610

Valve Microphone Preamplifier from the design of Bill Putnam's console (used for the Beach Boys' "Pet Sounds" album).
Out of production, was replaced by the 2-610s

The Universal Audio 2-610 is based on the legendary Universal Audio 610 modular console. Designed by Bill Putnam, the Universal Audio 610 was among the first modular recording consoles. Early Universal Audio consoles were used in all of Putnam's studios including Universal Recording in Chicago and United/Western in Los Angeles. Many prominent engineers such as Bruce Swedien began their careers in these studios with this classic rotary knob console. The 610 was particularly well noted for its preamplifier, and has left its mark on countless classic recordings from Frank Sinatra to Van Halen, to the seminal Brian Wilson recording, Pet Sounds.

The Universal Audio 2-610 Features:

Classic Sound of the Legendary 610 Modular Console
Variable Gain and Output Levels, Multiple Impendence Settings
Mic, balanced line and Hi-Z inputs
High and Low shelving EQ
Updated “silverface” cosmetics & enhanced build quality
Improved EQ circuit and more “open” sonics as requested by users
New switchable -15dB pad as requested by users
Ultra quiet operation
Custom wound double sized alloy transformers