Chris Chaney and the 5088 – A Home Studio Built for Legends When you’re about to go on tour with AC/DC, your studio setup needs to meet world-class standards. Legendary bassist Chris Chaney – whose credits include Alanis Morissette, Jane’s Addiction, Slash, and Celine Dion – recently opened the doors to his newly revamped home […]
Joe Chiccarelli on Burl Audio’s Black Series: “It Just Makes My Job Easier” When you’re a Grammy-winning producer and engineer like Joe Chiccarelli, working with gear that enhances creativity and streamlines your workflow is essential. In this exclusive video feature, Chiccarelli gives us a behind-the-scenes look into how Burl Audio’s Black Series has become a […]
Behind the Sound: Bill Putnam Jr. on What Drives Universal Audio At the heart of modern music production lies a company that consistently sets the benchmark for sonic excellence – Universal Audio. And at the heart of UA is Bill Putnam Jr., carrying forward a legacy that changed the way the world hears music. In […]
The Universal Audio Bock 251 – Timeless Tone, Modern Mastery A Classic Reborn with Modern Precision The Universal Audio Bock 251 is more than a microphone – it’s a tribute to one of the most iconic studio mics in history. Handcrafted by renowned designer David Bock in Santa Cruz, California, this tube condenser captures the […]
UA Bock 187 – Where Classic Tone Meets Modern Engineering Modern Clarity, Vintage Character The Universal Audio Bock 187 is a FET condenser microphone designed to deliver the unmistakable character of classic studio mics – reimagined for today’s producers and engineers. Inspired by the iconic ‘87, this mic doesn’t just pay homage – it evolves […]
Why the Universal Audio Bock 167 Belongs in Your Mic Locker Vintage Tone, Reimagined for Today’s Studios The Universal Audio Bock 167 is more than a tribute to the legendary ‘67 – it’s a professional-grade reinvention, designed by the world-renowned David Bock. This large-diaphragm tube condenser microphone brings iconic analog tone into the modern era, […]
Discover the SOLO/610 – Legendary Tube Warmth Anywhere You Go! Bringing the 610 Legacy to a Single-Channel Box Universal Audio’s SOLO/610 is a modern homage to the legendary Putnam 610 tube console – renowned for shaping the sound of iconic records from Frank Sinatra to Van Halen. This compact, all-tube preamp and DI delivers the […]
The LA-610 MkII: Vintage Tone Meets Modern Flexibility The Universal Audio LA-610 MkII is a powerhouse for producers and engineers who crave the warmth of analog gear with the functionality of a modern recording chain. By blending the iconic 610 tube preamp with the smooth, program-dependent compression of a Teletronix-style T4 optical compressor, it delivers […]
The Legacy of the LA-2A: A Timeless Classic Rebirth of a Legend Since its introduction in the early 1960s, the Teletronix LA-2A has been revered by audio professionals for its smooth, natural compression and signature musical warmth. Its groundbreaking electro-optical attenuator system allowed for instantaneous gain reduction with virtually no added harmonic distortion — a […]
Discover the Sonic Power of the Universal Audio 710 Twin-Finity A Preamp That Does It All The Universal Audio 710 Twin-Finity™ redefines what a mic preamp and DI can be. Designed for musicians, producers, and engineers who demand tonal flexibility, this unit lets you harness both tube warmth and solid-state clarity in one compact chassis. […]