History of Universal Audio and the UA 610 Mic Preamp with CEO Bill Putnam Jr.

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History of Universal Audio and the UA 610 Mic Preamp with CEO Bill Putnam Jr.

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5 жыл бұрын

We recently visited Universal Audio's headquarters in Scotts Valley, California. While there we chatted with CEO Bill Putnam Jr. about his father, Bill Putnam Sr., Universal Audio's early years, its iconic 610 microphone preamplifier and the company's rebirth in the late 1990s.
Bill regaled us with tales of his father's early recording years, moving to the West Coast and setting up United Recording and Western Studios and his incredible innovations in sound recording technology, including the 610 mic pre.
We also discussed the exciting early years of UA's relaunch, the types of challenges they ran into, bringing back their legendary products and what drives them as a company.
Learn more and shop Universal Audio gear, including the 610 mic preamp, the legendary 1176 and LA-2A compressors and their industry-standard Apollo recording interfaces:
www.musiciansfriend.com/unive...
Check out our full rundown on the history of Universal Audio:
www.musiciansfriend.com/thehu...

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@brianmclendon1647 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love UA, my first piece of gear was a UA FireWire satellite, I was so stoked to get my first Apollo, and I use my LA610 every session. UA absolutely changed the game!!!!!!!!!

@charlesrocks 2 жыл бұрын

The LA610 and the 6176 are amazing channel strips. Lifetime purchases.

@DDPAV 3 жыл бұрын

Dude is a great story teller. Thankful he got into the business- my studio would be empty without UA gear.

@oinkooink 2 жыл бұрын

My favourite preamp. I have a few preamps including Grace, Daking and Heritage and the LA 610 mkii gets it done for me every time. My most go to preamp.

@toneyrockstv 3 жыл бұрын

Bill's a badass with a great attitude towards his adventure as an entrepreneur. With such a rich family history in high quality audio gear, he still has a childlike appetite for discovery and pushing the envelop.

@geoffreymerrifield5666 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting that he isn't pushing to sell things. Quite refreshing. Great concept, "The LA610 will either suit your voice or it won't." Ease of use, brilliant concept. Perfect! Thanks Bill Jr.!

@PoloBoyShawtyBeats 4 ай бұрын

just got the 6167. and its a game changer!

@Delatsch 5 жыл бұрын

You are a great inspiration. So much musical and sound variety came from the people like your father who built their own custom studio rooms, consoles and other gear. In those days there were no two consoles that sounded the same and the main point and stress was on the performance and the take. Thank you for these new insights and interesting stories!

@wandrousvindella716 Жыл бұрын

how did i miss this ? Hello cousin Billy, miss you and miss uncle Bill. Loved all the history in this video. You're still the same & I love that~

@dab7963 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you do what you do. I enjoy your products and they are priced within reach. So glad you shows to follow this path

@the-matrix-has-you 2 ай бұрын

When you see Neve 1073's on racks of UA's owner Studio. You know it's a good Preamp! For me I love the sound of Neve 1073 for big fat vocals, Chandler Limited Red 47(Telefunken V72 Successor) Preamp for Clean critical recordings and Clean Open Top End of UA 610 Throse Preamps are the best ever designed for me

@mikilin3705 3 жыл бұрын

Learned a lot about the history of Universal Audio. Bill seems like a very nice and chill dude!

@DMV-SaxTv Жыл бұрын

I TRULY love my UA Solo 610 to record my various saxophones with different mic's & sax mouthpiece combos! After 5 years, I have not found another mic pre that I love more. I've asked SANTA for a LA-610 MkII & 6176 for xmas this year. I can't wait to see what's under my tree this morning ...

@dannyharpermusic Жыл бұрын

You are absolutely right We do get lost in specs. I do love my UA gear and my UA 610-II preamps and compressor

@rizaadam 2 жыл бұрын

Just got one Apollo and I’m loving it 🍻

@Curdle7 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video

@joeymusic 5 жыл бұрын

So interesting!

@Simbabhebhe 3 жыл бұрын

Such a cool video!

@markesquivelarvizu6942 2 жыл бұрын

I used to work with a gentleman from UREI who designed the logo and he would always tell me "It's not UREI, it's U-R-E-I"!!!!

@TruthSeekerAi 5 жыл бұрын

I been using us stuff for many many years love them

@bobbyhofermusic Жыл бұрын

GAWD! I soooo wish they would reissue the 2-1176 and then make the La3a the same way! WHY NOT???

@kingech_B15 5 жыл бұрын

I don't know why, But I feel like a part of the UA family. 🤔

@ramencurry6672 3 жыл бұрын

It’s human tribalism. Part of human psychology. Its both positive and negative.

@kingech_B15 4 ай бұрын

Thank you @@ramencurry6672

@EarslimeRecords619 Жыл бұрын

Great company great history

@lovebirdsmusic 4 жыл бұрын

what a nice guy!

@maco34576 2 жыл бұрын

nice fella

@mumbles215 4 жыл бұрын

So basically Neil could have called and asked bill to make an offer, but he’s goes to auction anyways. Great product.

@danskweir385 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah that would have been a real solid move, so I guess he really *is* greedy and a shithead as well.

@UncleG0 2 жыл бұрын

UA Forever!

@TheRangeControl 4 жыл бұрын

Does the "microphone go to the Universal Audio LA-610" OR does it go to the audio interface and get routed to this... Where would this get placed in a simple home Computer, Interface, preamp, mic setup?

@maunstermusic 4 жыл бұрын

The signal flow goes like this: Mic > LA-610 > Recording Interface > Computer. I have had one for nearly ten years, Still going strong and sounds great!

@piggycity 5 ай бұрын

Did he ever build his 610 console?

@cloudstudios7408 3 жыл бұрын

What records has he produced?

@BillyBlaze7 4 жыл бұрын

I LOVE my LA-610 MK2, the only thing that sucks is access to the rear of the unit to change up connections as needed, this tends to limit me to mainly use on vocals only

@renesupersonic 3 жыл бұрын

Get a Patch bay!!

@oig40203 2 жыл бұрын

You can make a very simple patchbay that will take care of that. Literally a 30 minute job.