UREI

UREI (or United Recording Electronics Industries) was a prominent American manufacturer of professional audio equipment that was founded in 1954 by M. David Gittleson and Theodore L. “Ted” Fletcher. The company was known for its high-quality analogue equipment, including mixers, equalisers, compressors, and other signal processing devices. In the 1960s and 1970s, UREI developed several innovative and influential products, including the UREI 1176 Peak Limiter and the UREI LA-3A Leveling Amplifier. These devices became ubiquitous in recording studios around the world and were used on countless hit records.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 1967 /

Urei 1176 Limiting Amplifier

Compression Type: FET

There are not a lot of limiters designed in the 1960s that are still in production today, but the legendary Urei 1176 is one such beast. While the name Urei has long since vanished from the pro audio world, this limiter can still be purchased brand new from Universal Audio.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 1970 /

Urei 565 Filter Set

The Urei 565 Filter Set introduces to the recording studio and motion picture sound department an effective tool for ‘saving’ problem tracks, and for creating innovative special effects.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 1976 /

Urei LA-5 Audio Leveler

Compression Type: Optical

Urei introduced the Urei LA-5 Audio Leveler with the specific needs of sound reinforcement professionals in mind.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 1977 /

Urei LA-4 Compressor/Limiter

Compression Type: Optical

The Urei LA-4 Compressor/Limiter can reduce the dynamic range of an audio signal, making it more consistent and balanced. The Urei LA-4 Compressor/Limiter can also limit the maximum level of the signal, preventing distortion and clipping.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 1979 /

Urei 1178 Stereo Compressor

Compression Type: FET

The Urei 1178 compressor was introduced in 1979 by Universal Audio. It became a popular choice in recording studios during the late 1970s and throughout the 1980s, and it remains a sought-after vintage piece of audio equipment today.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 1979 /

UREI 545 Parametric Equaliser

The UREI 545 Parametric Equaliser is a four band true parametric equaliser with continuously variable frequency, bandwidth, and gain, offering precise and flexible control for professional audio applications.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 1986 /

UREI 533 Octave Graphic Equaliser

The UREI 533 Octave Graphic Equaliser is a ten band, one octave graphic equaliser offering smooth filter combining, wide dynamic range, and low noise performance, designed for accurate and musical equalisation in professional audio systems.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 1986 /

UREI LA-22 Compressor Limiter

Compression Type: VCA

The UREI LA-22 Compressor Limiter is a dual channel dynamics processor combining wide band and frequency selective compression, expansion, and limiting with a built in parametric equaliser, offering precise control for professional studio and broadcast applications.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 1986 /

UREI 539 Room Equalisation Filter Set

The UREI 539 Room Equalisation Filter Set is a 27 band one third octave active equaliser with integrated band limit filters, designed for precise room tuning, high noise immunity, and stable long term performance in professional installed sound systems.