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Universal Audio LA-610 Mk II Classic Tube Recording Channel.

The LA-610 by Universal Audio defined the affordable, ultimate vintage tone channel strip. So how can UA improve on tonal perfection on what was already a hit product? Enter the sequel...LA-610 Mk II, a second-generation revamp of the original 2005 LA-610 design. While the preamp and compressor are identical to the original LA-610 that professionals have come to know and love, additional features have been added such as true compressor bypass, larger metering, improved output signal, and an auto-sensing power supply. The LA-610 Mk II also features the highly popular black-on-black cosmetics of the LA-610 Signature Edition.The original UA 610 tube mic pre and EQ have been used to record artists ranging from Frank Sinatra to Eddie Van Halen. It's a sound that never gets old — just better — thanks to the spirit of Bill Putnam and modern advances in electronics design.. ...details

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Universal Audio 1176SA Stereo Adapter.

The Universal Audio 1176SA Adapter calibrates two mono 1176s for stereo operation. It's a small device (4.25" x2.5" x1.75") which rests behind the 1176s. The 1176SA sports a full metal enclosure for proper shielding, gold-plated connectors. A 2-year battery is included. The 1176SA is compatible with both new and vintage models.. ...details

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Universal Audio LA-3A Rack Kit.

Are you considering a second Universal Audio LA-3A for your gear arsenal? Then this dual unit mounting kit will be necessary. Includes two strapping plates.. ...details

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Universal Audio 2-610 Silverface Dual Channel Mic Pre.

The Universal Audio 2-610 is a two-channel tube microphone preamplifier based on the legendary Universal Audio 610 modular console, which was never commercially available (though Frank Sinatra and Ray Charles each had one). The UA 610 has left its mark on countless classic recordings from Sinatra to Pet Sounds to Van Halen to LA Woman. 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. Along with the 610, UA's 1176LN Limiting Amplifier and Teletronix LA-2A Leveling Amplifier have remained studio standards since their introduction and continue to define the sound of modern music.Unlike many vintage "style" mic pres, the 2-610 is true to the design of its predecessor, the Universal Audio 610. The expertise of Universal Audio in analog design translates into a classic tube preamplifier with all of the character of its vintage predecessor, yet designed for the requirements and rigor of the modern studio. Universal Audio has taken great care to preserve the quality and character of the original, while adding functionality with more boost/cut settings, phantom power, direct inputs and impedance controls.The Universal Audio 2-610 Mic Pre is the perfect tool for tracking and ideal when used in conjunction with a Universal Audio compressor such as the 1176LN and Teletronix LA-2A. Whether you're running pure analog or seeking to enhance your digital audio workstation, the 2-610 will bring classic tube character to your recording.. ...details

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Universal Audio 6176 Channel Strip.

The Universal Audio 6176 Channel Strip gives you the classic sound of the legendary 610 Modular Console. Advances in digital recording technology are providing users with tremendous power and flexibility for increasingly less money. All too often, however, the audio quality of these systems is limited by their input stages. Many users who demand the power and flexibility of today's recording technology find themselves yearning for the warmth and tone of yesteryear's hand-built analog circuitry. Now with the release of the 6176, Universal Audio combines their highly acclaimed 610 tube microphone preamp with their legendary 1176LN compressor to create the ultimate single-channel signal path for everything from vocals to vibraphones.. ...details

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Universal Audio LA-3A Classic Audio Leveler.

This reissue Universal Audio LA-3A Audio Leveler meticulously retains all the internal and external qualities of the original: the same simple control set and the T4 electro-optical attenuator-the source of the unit's program-dependent compression. It also retains the 2RU half-rack design, and comes complete with a single-unit rack assembly-no additional kit is necessary. All the original rear panel connections and controls are also maintained, while the commonly performed LA-3A gain mod is added as an additional switch for maximum studio versatility.The original LA-3A Leveling Amplifier made its debut at the 1969 NY AES show and marked a departure from the tube design of its predecessors. The LA-3A incorporated components and design concepts from the Putnam-designed 1176LN Limiting Amplifier. Immediately embraced as a studio workhorse and still widely used today, the LA-3A remains a favorite of engineers and producers worldwide for its unique compression characteristics and sonic signature.. ...details

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Universal Audio LA-3A Dual Classic Audio Leveler.

The original LA-3A Leveling Amplifier made its debut at the 1969 NY AES show and marked the departure from the tube design of the Teletronix LA-2A Leveling Amplifier. The LA-3A incorporated components and design concepts from the Putnam-designed 1176LN Limiting Amplifier. Immediately embraced as a studio workhorse and still widely used today, the LA-3A remains a favorite of engineers and producers worldwide for its unique compression characteristics and sonic signature.The Universal Audio Classics reissue of the LA-3A meticulously retains all the internal and external qualities of the original. It sports the same simple control set and the T4 electro-optical attenuator, which is the source of the LA-3A's program dependent compression. It also retains the 2RU half-rack design, and comes complete with a single-unit rack assembly; no additional kit is necessary. All the original rear panel connections and controls are enhanced by LA-3A gain mod switch for maximum studio versatility.. ...details

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Universal Audio UAD Xpander Xtreme.

The UAD-Xpander Xtreme package combines the world's first ExpressCard audio digital signal processing expansion system for Mac OS X or Windows Vista laptops with every UA Powered Plug-in available in UAD software version 4.5x and its previous incarnations. The UAD-Xpander's ultra-fast ExpressCard 34 connection (2.5Gbps differential serial link) has the same DSP power as its popular siblings, the UAD-1 & UAD1e series of desktop products, letting you mix sessions from 44.1khz to 192k. While it works at full PCI Express bandwidth, it leaves more sluggish USB and FireWire connections to handle dongles, audio I/O, and hard drives. Normally, the UAD-Xpander only comes with UA's base set of 14 plug-ins (1176SE compressor, Pultec EQP-1A EQ, Realverb Pro, CS-1 Plug-in Suite channel strip and Nigel Guitar Plug-in Suite). With this Xtreme package, you get over 15 more plug-ins to play with, including two Neve equalizers, the Roland RE-201 Delay, Boss CE-1 Chorus, Plate 140 and DreamVerb Reverbs, and six additional compressors.If speed and selection are important factors in your DAW then the UAD-Xpander Xtreme package is your solution.. ...details

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Universal Audio UAD Nevana X2.

The UAD-Nevana X2 is a collection of hardware-powered plug-ins inspired by the renowned Rupert Neve.For over 50 years, Neve has been involved in sound engineering. As technology improved over the years, Mr. Neve was constantly creating new products, from building his own radios in the 40s to introducing "moving fader automation" in the 70s. So innovative was he that he was named "Man of the Century" by Studio Sound magazine in 1999 and named #1 in "Top Ten Audio Personalities of the 20th Century" by it readers, ahead of names like Ray Dolby, Sir George Martin, and Les Paul. The only officially licensed Neve plug-in solution, UAD-Nexana X2 gives your DAW the power of seven Neve emulators, including the 1073/SE, 1081/SE, 33609/SE, and 88RS Channel Strip in AU, VST, and RTAS plug-in formats. Use the plug-ins separately and your computer turns into a mixer with all the sonic qualities and feel of the vintage Neve consoles-the kind used by Sir George Martin back in the day and by a veritable who's who list of artists at places like The Village Recording Studios today. Or, combine them to make your own personalized Neve console. Either way, you're getting a high-caliber virtual mixing environment with the flourish of classic hardware.As if they needed to sweeten the deal, you'll also get a $200 voucher good for any Powered Plug-ins at my.uaudio.com. Enjoy the musical marriage of old school and new school recording with UAD-Nevana X2.. ...details

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Universal Audio UNIVERSAL AUDIO UAD- 1E EXTREME PAK.

The Universal Audio UAD-1e Extreme PAK includes all the available Powered Plug-Ins—up to and including those in UAD Software version 4.5.x—a total of 32 world class plug-ins! This sophisticated audio processor runs UA's suite of Powered Plug-Ins, offloading your computer's CPU for other native mix effects, virtual instruments, and more tracks. UAD-1e is compatible with the high-speed PCI Express (PCIe) bus used in the latest generation of Apple Macs and PCs. UA's fast-growing plug-in library brings the most sonically revered studio processors from the past 50 years of audio to your computer, including vintage equalizers and compressors, superior precision mastering tools, lush reverbs, guitar effects, and the most accurate, officially licensed classic hardware emulations from Roland and Neve.Included Plug-Ins Compressors 1176LN 1176SE Fairchild 670 LA-2A Neve 33609 Precision Limiter Precision Multiband Cambridge EQEqualizers Neve 1073 EQ Neve 1081 EQ Precision EQ Pultec EQP-1A Pultec ProReverbs DreamVerb Plate 140 RealVerb ProChorus Boss CE-1 Roland Dimension DChannel Strip CS-1 Plug-In SuiteDelay Roland RE-201Guitar Nigel Plug-In SuiteMulti-Card (add more DSP!) Need more raw DSP horsepower to run more UAD plugs in your mixes or simply want to run all your sessions at higher sample rates? The UAD was designed as a multi-card system allowing up to 4 UAD cards to run on an OS X Mac/Win XP PC, PCI or PCI-X based computer. Your existing plug-in licenses can be used across cards after registering a new card to your Universal Audio account and downloading the new plug authorization file.• Easily expand your DSP power with extra cards (up to 4 UAD-1 or UAD-1e Cards per system) • Automatic DSP load balancing by driver (intelligent use of card DSP resources ) • Plug-In Licenses Valid for up to 4-cards in a system (no need to re-purchase) • Use any combination of cards (PCI or PCIe). ...details

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Universal Audio 1176LN Solid State Limiting Amplifier.

The original Universal Audio 1176LN designed by Bill Putnam was a major breakthrough in limiter technology—the first true peak limiter with all-transistor circuitry offering superior performance and a signature sound. Evolved from the popular Universal Audio 175 and 176 vacuum tube limiters, the 1176LN retained the proven qualities of these industry leaders and set the standard for all limiters to follow.Today, the 1176LN is new again. While it certainly would have been possible—and much simpler—to modernize and "improve" the 1176LN, Universal Audio made every effort to remain faithful to Putnam's design and intentions. Carefully trained staff hand-wire and test each unit to uncompromising standards. This version of the 1176LN captures all the nuance of the original through obsessive attention to detail and delivers that trademark sound. Demand the original. Accept no copies.. ...details

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Universal Audio 710 Twin-Finity Single Channel Tube & Solid State Mic Pre/DI.

The Universal Audio 710 Twin-Finity is a radically different UA preamp design which combines the classic retro warmth of UA tube design and the transient bite of solid-state in a 2U, half-rack, all-metal chassis. The UA 710 microphone preamp and DI was created specifically to add the tonal versatility and sonic inspiration missing from generic audio interface preamps.The key to the UA Twin-Finity 710 preamp's sonic flexibility lies in its innovative circuit design. The unit's solid-state transimpedance input amp simultaneously drives separate, phase-aligned tube and solid-state gain stages, which are then summed to a single output. The mix between the 310-volt single-ended class-A triode tube stage and solid-state transimpedance stage is controlled via the Blend Knob. Blending is continually variable between 100% tube and 100% solid-state offering a practically infinite range of unique pre-amp tones and the ability to easily dial-in your own signature sound.Like all Universal Audio preamp designs, the 710 Twin-Finity features dual gain-stage controls (Gain/Level), which can radically vary the amount of coloration and distortion by allowing you to crank up the input, gain like a guitar amp. The VU meter features a unique Drive mode allowing you to see how hard you are driving the input stage.Versatility makes the 710 the perfect preamp partner for any mic collection. Plus, the discrete JFET DI input circuit can also easily handle any electric instrument. Guitar and bass players will especially appreciate the 710s ability to bring out the best of both active and passive pickups. The 710 Twin-Finity is designed and built at UA headquarters in California, and includes a 19" rack-kit for mounting one or two units.. ...details

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Universal Audio UA-S610 SOLO/610 Classic Vacuum Tube Mic Pre & DI Box.

The SOLO/610 by Universal Audio is designed to deliver the classic sound of the Putnam 610 console. The all-tube SOLO/610 provides the silky vintage warmth of the original UA 610 console used by artists ranging from Sinatra to Van Halen. Its all-tube circuit was carefully created to maintain the character of its vintage predecessor with the audiophile components and solid build you'd expect from a UA product. It has mic and DI inputs; Thru output; continuous gain and level controls; a gain-structuring Shape switch; 48V phantom power; lo cut filter; phase reverse; ground lift; and versatile mic/line level output switch. The SOLO/110 is hand-assembled by Universal Audio in the USA.. ...details

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Universal Audio 2-1176 Twin Vintage Limiting Amplifier.

The 1176LN was the compressor that shaped the sound of rock guitar and drums in the '70s and continues to do so to this day. Go to any world-class studio—if you don't see an 1176 or two in the rack, it's because they haven't finished building the studio. And now, thanks to the 2-1176, you can have two of this studio-proven workhorse in one unit. Now you can have the big New York studio drum sound that only comes from strapping an 1176 across your stereo buss. The 2-1176 builds from the circuit design of UA's hugely successful 6176 Channel Strip and combines two 1176 channels from that unit- an uncompromising design, with all the same components- stereo matched to boot!The 2-1176 once again puts that sound into your rack but with twice the tone, twice the character and twice the compression- at an unbelievable price, and half the space. As you would expect from UA, it also retains all the features and trademark sound of its ancestor, and switches easily between dual mono and stereo link. And yes, it does all-buttonAll-button mode or "British mode": For those that don't know, back in the glory days of gonzo recording, an adventurous engineer wanted to know what would happen if you pressed all four compression ratio buttons in at the same time. It was discovered that with all four buttons pressed in, the 1176 made drums jump out of the speakers, and became a much used staple of hard rock drum recording. With thousands of units already sold since the year 2000 re-birth of Universal Audio's 1176LN, it is clear the public's love affair with the legendary sound of the 1176 is still as passionate as ever.. ...details

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Universal Audio UAD-2 Duo.

The UAD-2 DUO DSP Accelerator is a workhorse of modern mixing, giving producers and engineers unrestricted access to award-winning UAD Powered Plug-Ins on Mac or PC. This DSP Accelerator package includes several of Universal Audio's most popular "analog classic" plug-ins—the LA-2A and 1176 Compressors/Limiters, and the Pultec EQP-1A—for rich, vintage sound quality right out of the box. Thanks to its PCIe card with dual SHARC processors, the UAD-2 DUO provides twice the processing boost of the UAD-2 SOLO, allowing for larger mixes. Better still, it gives users full access to the UAD Powered Plug-Ins library, including some of the best-reviewed plug-ins of all time.Specifically, the UAD-2 DUO provides access to popular UAD plug-in titles from Manley, Empirical Labs, Neve, Roland, BOSS, EMT, Fairchild, Harrison, Helios, Little Labs, Pultec, SPL, Teletronix, and more (sold separately). Whether you use Cubase, Nuendo, Logic, Digital Performer, or Pro Tools, these UAD-2 plug-ins can inject the character and quality of classic hardware into your mixes, while freeing up your computer's internal processor for other mixing duties.Mac- and Windows-compatible, with support for VST, Audio Units, and RTAS, the UAD-2 DUO is easy to use. Just install the software, install the card, and start mixing. Developed by one of the industry's finest engineering teams, and backed by frequent new software and plug-in releases, the UAD-2 DUO DSP Accelerator is the processing platform of choice for many of the world's top musicians, producers, and engineers.. ...details

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Universal Audio UAD-2 QUAD.

The UAD-2 QUAD is Universal Audio's most powerful processing package, giving producers and engineers full access to award-winning UAD Powered Plug-Ins on Mac or PC. This DSP accelerator package includes several of Universal Audio's most popular "analog classic" plug-ins—the LA-2A and 1176 Compressors/Limiters, and the Pultec EQP-1A—for rich, vintage sound quality right out of the box. Thanks to its PCIe card with 4 SHARC processors, the UAD-2 QUAD provides 4 times the processing boost of the UAD-2 SOLO, allowing for the largest professional mixes. Better still, it gives users full access to the UAD Powered Plug-Ins library, including some of the best-reviewed plug-ins of all time.Specifically, the UAD-2 QUAD provides access to popular UAD plug-in titles from Manley, Empirical Labs, Neve, Roland, BOSS, EMT, Fairchild, Harrison, Helios, Little Labs, Pultec, SPL, Teletronix, and more (sold separately). Whether you use Cubase, Nuendo, Logic, Digital Performer, or Pro Tools, these UAD-2 plug-ins can inject the character and quality of classic hardware into your mixes, while freeing up your computer's internal processor for other mixing duties.Mac- and Windows-compatible, with support for VST, Audio Units and RTAS, the UAD-2 QUAD is easy to use. Just install the software, install the card, and start mixing.Developed by one of the industry's finest engineering teams, and backed by frequent new software and plug-in releases, the UAD-2 is the processing platform of choice for many of the world's top musicians, producers, and engineers.. ...details

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Universal Audio UAD-2 Duo Flexi ¹.

The UAD-2 DUO Flexi DSP Accelerator is fast becoming a staple of modern mixing, giving producers and engineers unrestricted access to award-winning UAD Powered Plug-Ins on Mac or PC—plus a $500 plug-in voucher to build your own personalized bundle. This DSP Accelerator package includes several of Universal Audio's most popular "analog classic" plug-ins—the LA-2A and 1176 Compressors/Limiters, and the Pultec EQP-1A—for rich, vintage sound quality right out of the box. Thanks to its PCIe card with dual SHARC processors, the UAD-2 DUO provides twice the processing boost of the UAD-2 SOLO, allowing for larger mixes. Better still, it gives users full access to the UAD Powered Plug-Ins library, including some of the best-reviewed plug-ins of all time.Specifically, the UAD-2 DUO Flexi provides access to popular UAD plug-in titles from Manley, Empirical Labs, Neve, Roland, BOSS, EMT, Fairchild, Harrison, Helios, Little Labs, Pultec, SPL, Teletronix, and more (sold separately). Whether you use Cubase, Nuendo, Logic, Digital Performer or Pro Tools, these UAD-2 plug-ins can inject the character and quality of classic hardware into your mixes, while freeing up your computer's internal processor for other mixing duties.Mac- and Windows-compatible, with support for VST, Audio Units and RTAS, the UAD-2 DUO Flexi is easy to use. Just install the software, install the card, and start mixing. Developed by one of the industry's finest engineering team, and backed by frequent new software and plug-in releases, the UAD-2 is the processing platform of choice for many of the world's top musicians, producers and engineers.. ...details

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Universal Audio UAD-2 Quad Flexi.

The UAD-2 QUAD Flexi is Universal Audio's most powerful and flexible processing package, offering full access to award-winning UAD Powered Plug-Ins on Mac or PC—plus a $500 plug-in voucher to build your own personalized bundle. This DSP accelerator package includes several of Universal Audio's most popular "analog classic" plug-ins—the LA-2A and 1176 Compressors/Limiters, and the Pultec EQP-1A—for rich, vintage sound quality right out of the box. Thanks to its PCIe card with four SHARC processors, the UAD-2 QUAD provides four times the processing boost of the UAD-2 SOLO, allowing for the largest professional mixes. Better still, it gives users full access to the UAD Powered Plug-Ins library, including some of the best-reviewed plug-ins of all time.Specifically, the UAD-2 QUAD Flexi provides access to popular UAD plug-in titles from Manley, Empirical Labs, Neve, Roland, BOSS, EMT, Fairchild, Harrison, Helios, Little Labs, Pultec, SPL, Teletronix, and more (sold separately). Whether you use Cubase, Nuendo, Logic, Digital Performer, or Pro Tools, these UAD-2 plug-ins can inject the character and quality of classic hardware into your mixes, while freeing up your computer's internal processor for other mixing duties.Mac- and Windows-compatible, with support for VST, Audio Units and RTAS, the UAD-2 QUAD Flexi is easy to use. Just install the software, install the card, and start mixing. Developed by one of the industry's finest engineering team, and backed by frequent new software and plug-in releases, the UAD-2 is the processing platform of choice for many of the world's top musicians, producers and engineers.. ...details

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Universal Audio UAD-2 QUAD Neve DSP Accelerator.

The Universal Audio UAD-2 QUAD Neve DSP Accelerator is the ultimate way to add the sound of classic Neve analog equipment to music produced on a Mac or PC. This flagship package is armed with a QUAD-processor PCIe card to power the included Neve 88RS Channel Strip, 1073, 1081, and 31102 EQs, and the 33609 Compressor plug-ins—widely regarded as the world's most authentic Neve emulations. It also includes several of UA's most popular "analog classic" plug-ins, the LA-2A and 1176 Compressors/Limiters, and the Pultec EQP-1A. The included UAD-2 QUAD card provides four times the processing boost of the UAD-2 SOLO, allowing for the largest professional mixes. Better still, it gives users full access to the UAD Powered Plug-Ins library, including some of the best-reviewed plug-ins of all time.Specifically, the UAD-2 QUAD Neve provides access to popular UAD plug-in titles from Manley, Empirical Labs, Roland, BOSS, EMT, Fairchild, Harrison, Helios, Little Labs, Pultec, SPL, Teletronix, and more (sold separately). Whether you use Cubase, Nuendo, Logic, Digital Performer, or Pro Tools, these UAD-2 plug-ins can inject the character and quality of classic hardware into your mixes, while freeing up your computer's internal processor for other mixing duties.Mac- and Windows-compatible, with support for VST, Audio Units, and RTAS, the UAD-2 QUAD Neve is easy to use. Just install the software, install the card, and start mixing. Developed by the industry's finest engineering team, and backed by frequent new software and plug-in releases, the UAD-2 is the processing platform of choice for many of the world's top musicians, producers, and engineers.. ...details

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Universal Audio UAD-2 Solo.

The UAD-2 SOLO gives producers and engineers a simple, powerful entry point into the award-winning UAD Powered Plug-Ins platform on Mac or PC. This DSP accelerator package includes several of Universal Audio's most popular analog classic plug-ins—the LA-2A and 1176 Compressors/Limiters, and the Pultec EQP-1A—for rich, vintage sound quality right out of the box. It also provides a processing boost for running larger mixes, thanks to its PCIe card with an onboard SHARC processor. Better still, it gives users access to the UAD Powered Plug-Ins library, including some of the best-reviewed plug-ins of all time.Specifically, the UAD-2 SOLO provides access to popular UAD plug-in titles from Manley, Empirical Labs, Neve, Roland, BOSS, EMT, Fairchild, Harrison, Helios, Little Labs, Pultec, SPL, Teletronix, and more (sold separately), from any Mac or PC with available PCIe card slot. Whether you use Cubase, Nuendo, Logic, Digital Performer, or Pro Tools, the UAD-2 SOLO can inject the character and quality of classic hardware into your mixes, while freeing up your computer's internal processor for other mixing duties.Mac- and Windows-compatible, with support for VST, Audio Units, and RTAS, the UAD-2 SOLO is easy to use. Just install the software, install the card, and start mixing. Developed by one of the industry's finest engineering teams, and backed by frequent new software and plug-in releases, the UAD-2 SOLO is the processing platform of choice for many of the world's top musicians, producers, and engineers. Now it's your turn to experience it.. ...details

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Universal Audio UAD-2 Solo Flexi.

The UAD-2 SOLO Flexi gives producers and engineers a simple, powerful entry point into the award-winning UAD Powered Plug-Ins platform on Mac or PC—plus a $500 plug-in voucher to build your own personalized bundle. This DSP accelerator package includes several of Universal Audio's most popular "analog classic" plug-ins—the LA-2A and 1176 Compressors/Limiters, and the Pultec EQP-1A—for rich, vintage sound quality right out of the box. It also provides a processing boost for running larger mixes, thanks to its PCIe card with an onboard SHARC processor. Better still, it gives users access to the UAD Powered Plug-Ins library, including some of the best-reviewed plug-ins of all time.Specifically, the UAD-2 SOLO Flexi provides access to popular UAD plug-in titles from Manley, Empirical Labs, Neve, Roland, BOSS, EMT, Fairchild, Harrison, Helios, Little Labs, Pultec, SPL, Teletronix, and more (sold separately), from any Mac or PC with available PCIe card slot. Whether you use Cubase, Nuendo, Logic, Digital Performer, or Pro Tools, these UAD-2 plug-ins can inject the character and quality of classic hardware into your mixes, while freeing up your computer's internal processor for other mixing duties.Mac- and Windows-compatible, with support for VST, Audio Units and RTAS, the UAD-2 SOLO Flexi is easy to use. Just install the software, install the card, and start mixing.Developed by one of the industry's finest engineering teams, and backed by frequent new software and plug-in releases, the UAD-2 is the processing platform of choice for many of the world's top musicians, producers, and engineers.. ...details

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Universal Audio UAD-2 Duo Neve ¹.

The Universal Audio UAD-2 DUO Neve DSP Accelerator Card adds the sound of genuine Neve analog equipment to music produced on a Mac or PC computer. The UAD-2 dual-processor is loaded on a PCIe card that powers the included Neve 88RS Channel Strip, the legendary 1073 and 1081 EQs, and a 33609 compressor plug-in—widely regarded as the most authentic Neve emulations. You also get access to the complete UAD Powered Plug-Ins library, including analog classics from Roland, BOSS, Empirical Labs, EMT, Fairchild, Harrison, Helios, Little Labs, Pultec, SPL, Teletronix and more. To seal the deal, the UAD-2 DUO Neve package includes a $100 plug-in voucher.Run large, professional mixes with these ultra high-quality plug-ins. With the UAD-2 DUO you free your Mac or PC's internal processor for other mixing or virtual instrument duties. Whether you use Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Nuendo or Performer, a UAD-2 DUO provides rich, analog sound that would be difficult or impossible to achieve with a native Mac- or PC-based system. Developed by the industry's finest engineering team, and backed by frequent new software and plug-in releases, the Universal Audio UAD-2 DUO Neve DSP card is the platform of choice for many of the world's top musicians, producers and audio engineers.. ...details

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Universal Audio UAD-2 Solo Laptop.

The UAD-2 SOLO/Laptop is a must-have sonic upgrade for recording and mixing with authentic analog sound quality on a laptop. This ExpressCard-based DSP accelerator package includes several of Universal Audio's most popular "analog classic" plug-ins—the LA-2A and 1176 Compressor/Limiters, and the Pultec EQ—and provides a significant processing boost for those who mix music on Mac or PC laptops, thanks to its onboard SHARC processor. Better still, it gives users access to the UAD Powered Plug-Ins library, including some of the best-reviewed plug-ins of all time. Specifically, the UAD-2 SOLO/Laptop provides access to popular UAD plug-in titles from Manley, Empirical Labs, Neve, Roland, BOSS, EMT, Fairchild, Harrison, Helios, Little Labs, Pultec, SPL, Teletronix, and more (sold separately), from any ExpressCard-equipped Mac or PC. Whether you use Cubase, Nuendo, Logic, Digital Performer, or Pro Tools, these UAD-2 plug-ins can inject the character and quality of classic hardware into your mixes, while freeing up your laptop's internal processor for other mixing duties. Put simply, the UAD-2 SOLO/Laptop is like having a rack full of vintage analog gear in your pocket. Mac- and Windows-compatible, with support for VST, Audio Units, and RTAS, the UAD-2 SOLO/Laptop is easy to use. Just install the software, plug it in, and start mixing. Thanks to its Analog Devices SHARC processor, and simple ExpressCard format, no cables or external power supply are required. Just plug and play. Developed by one of the industry's finest engineering teams, and backed by frequent new software and plug-in releases, the UAD-2 is the processing platform of choice for many of the world's top musicians, producers and engineers.. ...details

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Universal Audio 2192 Master Audio Interface.

The rackmountable 2192 audio interface combines Universal Audio's long history of creating high-quality, vintage analog gear with its advanced digital technology. With all Class-A analog circuitry providing luscious detail, clarity, warmth, and preserving the character of the original source combined with sample rates up to 192K, realtime transcoding between AES/EBU, S/PDIF, and ADAT, and support for single and dual wire AES modes, this audio interface is sure to impress.The soul of the 2192 is the analog circuitry used in the A/D/A converters. The 2192 serves as an extremely high-quality digital to analog and analog to digital converter. As a front end for a native workstation, the 2192 audio interface provides 2 channels of sterling sound quality for tracking, monitoring and mastering.The Universal Audio 2192 also offers tremendous flexibility in signal routing and monitoring. It allows signals to run into the analog inputs, at samples rate ranging from 44.1K to 192K, to be simultaneously output to AES/EBU (single- or dual-wire), S/PDIF, and ADAT (with industry standard S-MUX interleaving for sample rates above 48kHz). The selectable output monitor allows you to monitor any of the digital inputs, or the analog input with no interruption of the transcoding.. ...details

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Universal Audio UAD-2 Quad Omni.

The UAD-2 QUAD Omni DSP Accelerator Card is Universal Audio's most powerful and flexible processing hardware — packaged with our most complete plug-in bundle for professional power users. Specifically, the UAD-2 QUAD Omni gives producers and engineers 34 award-winning UAD Powered Plug-Ins on Mac or PC — saving thousands of dollars versus buying these plug-ins individually. The PCIe card features four Analog Devices SHARC chips to "power" the world's finest analog emulation plug-ins, including classics from Neve, Roland, BOSS, Empirical Labs, EMT, Fairchild, Harrison, Helios, Little Labs, Pultec, SPL, Teletronix and more.Developed by the industry's finest engineering team, and backed by frequent new software and plug-in releases, UAD-2 QUAD cards have found a home with many of the world's leading engineers and producers, powering multiple Platinum-selling and Grammy-winning records.The UAD-2 QUAD Omni Card combines Universal Audio's revolutionary DSP acceleration hardware with all the available UA Powered Plug-insmdash;up to and including those in UAD Software version 5.1— a total of 34 world-class plug-ins. UA's Powered Plug-In library brings the most sonically revered studio processors from the past 50 years of audio to your DAW, including vintage equalizers and compressors, superior precision mastering tools, special processing, lush reverbs, and the most accurate, officially licensed hardware emulations from Neve, Roland, Boss, SPL, Moog, Harrison, Little Labs, and more.Use the included $50 plug-in voucher at the UA online store 24/7 to select from UA's entire library of world-class plug-ins. Preview the current lineup of plug-ins via fully functional 14-day demos. Audition each one to hear how it works for your music and buy the plug-ins you really want.At the heart of the UAD-2 QUAD are 4 cutting-edge SHARC 21369 floating-point processors which allows for larger and more sophisticated processing algorithms, and a level of power and complexity not found with host-based plug-ins. By reducing the burden on your computer's CPU, your host application can now deliver more tracks, automation, virtual instruments and native effects.All UAD-2's feature the completely redesigned v5 software with a myriad of new performance and convenience enhancing features like LODE (Live Optimizing DSP Engine) which intelligently balances resources for maximum plug-in count, LiveTrack ( low-latency mode) making it possible to monitor instruments through Powered Plug-Ins, and improved RTAS/Pro Tools LE support including auto-delay compensation via MellowMuse's ATA (a $49 value, free for all UAD-2 users). The all-new unified Meter & Control Panel for UAD-1 and UAD-2 improves and streamlines status monitoring, plug-in purchasing, help & support, and software updates. Also new for UAD-2 is the UA website which has been completely redesigned with integrated A/V demo's, tutorials, in-depth webzine art. ...details

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Universal Audio SOS DVD Vol.1.

UA Studio Onscreen DVD Volume 1: Recording and Mixing from Demo to Finished Master gives the novice to intermediate audio engineer a view into the entire process of creating, recording, and mastering a song. Artists are followed from a project studio preproduction session, into a professional studio recording session, then finally to mastering. In this video, miking techniques are demonstrated utilizing Universal Audio's tube and solid-state analog hardware. Mixing and mastering techniques are demonstrated with the UAD-1 DSP card and vintage analog emulation plug-ins. Together with Steinberg's Cubase line of software recording and mixing tools, you'll see how UA products can inject old world analog tone into your DAW recordings.. ...details