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Universal Audio is an American audio company known for its premium analogue hardware and digital plugins. Founded in 1958 by legendary engineer Bill Putnam Sr., it created iconic gear like the 610 Console and 1176 compressor, which shaped countless classic recordings. After a period of decline, the company was revived in 1999 by Putnam’s son, James, who reintroduced revered analogue units and launched a successful line of plugin emulations. Universal Audio’s innovations, including the Apollo interfaces and Luna recording system, continue to serve musicians, producers, and engineers worldwide.

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Released in 1993

Universal Audio LA-2A Leveling Amplifier

The Universal Audio LA-2A Leveling Amplifier is true to the original design, Universal Audio’s famed tube-amplified T4 electro-optical compressor.
Universal Audio LA-2A
Released in 2003

Universal Audio 6176 Vintage Channel Strip

The Universal Audio 6176 Vintage Channel Strip is a classic tube microphone preamp and 1176LN compressor in a single unit.
Universal Audio 6176 Rear
Released in 2005

Universal Audio 1176LN Limiting Amplifier

Universal Audio 1176LN limiting amplifier is a legendary FET compressor with tone and attitude that is true to the original EREI model released many years before it.
Universal Audio 1176LN
Released in 2008

Universal Audio 2192 Master Audio Interface

The Universal Audio 2192 Master Audio Interface is the perfect two-channel master audio interface for every digital studio. It was also one of the sweetest sounding converters ever made, not deadly accurate, but truly musical.
Universal Audio 2192 Master Audio Interface
Released in 2008

Universal Audio LA610 MkII Classic Tube Recording Channel

The Universal Audio LA610 MkII combines a hand-built in the USA, all-tube, vintage mic preamp design – heard on classic albums by Coldplay, The Beach Boys, and Van Halen – with authentic Teletronix T4 opto-compression circuitry.
Universal Audio LA610 MkII
Released in 2024

Universal Audio Apollo x6 Audio Interface

The Universal Audio Apollo x6 is a 16 x 22 Thunderbolt 3 interface with 24-bit/192 kHz conversion, Unison preamps, HEXA Core DSP, and 5.1 surround support. It offers premium sound quality, real-time UAD processing, and seamless studio integration.
Universal Audio Apollo x6
Released in 2024

Universal Audio Apollo x8 Audio Interface

The Universal Audio Apollo x8 is an 18 x 24 Thunderbolt 3 interface with 24-bit/192 kHz conversion, Unison preamps, and HEXA Core DSP for enhanced UAD plug-in processing. It offers versatile connectivity, 7.1 surround support, and dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, delivering premium sound for professional studios.
Universal Audio Apollo x8
Released in 2024

Universal Audio Apollo x8p Audio Interface

The Universal Audio Apollo x8p is a 16 x 22 Thunderbolt 3 interface with 24-bit/192 kHz conversion, eight Unison preamps, HEXA Core DSP, and 7.1 surround support. It delivers premium sound, real-time UAD processing, and seamless studio integration.
Universal Audio Apollo x8p
Released in 2024

Universal Audio Apollo x16 Audio Interface

The Universal Audio Apollo x16 is an 18 x 20 Thunderbolt 3 interface with 16 channels of 24-bit/192 kHz conversion, HEXA Core DSP for real-time UAD processing, and a 133 dB dynamic range. It supports +24 dBu operation, 9.1.6 surround monitoring, and features dual Thunderbolt 3 ports for seamless studio integration.
Universal Audio Apollo x16
Released in 2024

Universal Audio Apollo x16D Audio Interface

The Universal Audio Apollo x16D is an 18 x 20 Thunderbolt interface with 16 channels of Dante/AES67 digital audio, 24-bit/192 kHz conversion, HEXA Core DSP, and 9.1.6 surround support. It offers real-time UAD processing, scalable Dante networking, and seamless studio or live sound integration.
Universal Audio Apollo x16d
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