Free Shipping with no minimum purchase. Learn more »

Cart (800) 222-4700 Español (800) 222-4701

Studio & Recording > Preamps > Multi-Channel Preamps > Universal Audio 4-710d

Universal Audio 4-710d

Item ID: 4710D

4-channel Tube/FET Preamp and DI with Tone Blending Knob, Dual Gain-stage Settings, Discrete JFET DI Input, and 4-channel 24-bit/192kHz A/D Conversion

Yes, It's In Stock!

This item is available for immediate delivery. Our centrally-located warehouse ensures you the fastest delivery time in the industry. Order now by adding to your cart or call your Sales Engineer.

Get more value at Sweetwater

or make 3 easy payments

From Our Research Team:

Have It Both Ways!

It's a bit of an understatement to say that Universal Audio's 710 Twin-Finity mic pres are a big hit among many of today's top studio engineers. It takes a 310V single-ended Class A triode tube preamplifier and a completely separate Class A FET preamp circuit and lets you blend the two signals together straight from the source. From 100% tube to 100% FET, you can dial in the solid-state bite you love, the ultra-fast response you want, and the even-order harmonic tube warmth you need, all with a single Tone Blending knob.





What could possibly be better? Answer: the Universal Audio 4-710d. The 4-710d combines four 710 Twin-Finity circuits together into a single unit that costs less than three original 710s. But that's not all. While they were at it, Universal Audio also added a simple 1176-based compression section to each channel, limiters on all eight digital outputs, and AES/EBU and S/MUX digital output. Now, it's even easier and more cost effective than ever to add a set of these fantastic hybrid preamps to your studio.

Universal Audio 4-710d 4-channel Microphone Preamplifier Features at a Glance:
  • Phase-aligned "tone blending" of tube and solid state
  • Newly designed 1176-style compression/soft-limiting circuit on each mic channel
  • Monolithic balanced output stage
  • Dual gain stages
  • Balanced send/return inserts
  • Discrete JFET DI with 2.2M ohm ultra-hi-Z impedance
  • 70dB+ of gain, +48V phantom power, pad (15dB), phase invert, and low-cut filter (75Hz)
  • Front-panel hi-Z input (switched from mic/line)
  • Rear-panel XLR mic input, XLR line input, and XLR line output
  • Digital output via dual ADAT optical or AES/EBU (DB-25)
  • 8 channels of high-quality 24-bit/192kHz A/D conversion

Get four channels of awesome tube/FET preamplification from the Universal Audio 4-710dD!

4-710d Image Gallery

Specification Detail
Preamp Type Hybrid
Number of Channels 8
Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz
Phantom Power Yes
EQ No
Compression Yes
Analog Inputs 4 x XLR (Mic), 4 x 1/4" (Line), 4 x 1/4" (Hi-Z), 4 x 1/4" (Line - CH 5-8)
Analog Outputs 4 x XLR
Digital Inputs No Digital Inputs
Digital Outputs 1 x AES/EBU (DB25), 2 x ADAT (Optical)
Other I/O 1 x Word Clock In (BNC), 1 x Word Clock Out (BNC)
Computer Connectivity No Computer Connectivity
Rackmount Spaces 2U
Height 3.5"
Depth 12"
Width 19"
Weight 11.5 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number 4-710D

Can We Help?

call toll-free (800) 222-4700 or E-mail us
to get personalized advice from a Sweetwater Sales Engineer.

Additional Online Resources:

Reviews

based on 10 reviews

Too good to be true?!

by Cameron from Manteca, CA
March 22, 2012
Music Background: Engineer, Producer, Owner - Neologic Studios
I certainly thought so but it's blowing me away still! Just received my order the other day. Had my first test recording session: Drum set, and guitars. Holy crap this thing sounds amazing! Color ... read more [+]in all the subtle ways you want it! You're microphones will love you for it, no matter how you use them! close [-]

Great Price

by Mike from Columbus, Ohio USA
January 24, 2012
Music Background: Hobbyist
The tube gain does distort too easily, but seeing as the knobs are infinitely adjustable, this is just a quirk to learn. Once you find the sweet spots, you'll have no trouble getting the sound you wan... read more [+]t out of this unit. And man, it sounds great. Plus having some crazy distortion options is kind of nice - I've used it on some vocal tracks to great effect. The compressor is tricky to use, I wouldn't recommend using it on the fly. It is useful for going back and leveling out transients after the fact, though. The ADAT works wonderfully and helped me expand my front end by 8 inputs- nice! Considering 4 of the twin-finity preamps would be $2800 separately, and this package throws in compressors and ADAT, it's a sweet deal. close [-]

Mind-blowing 4-710d

by Doug Robinson from Ithaca NY USA
December 28, 2011
Music Background: full-time performer with a project studio
This unit is frightening - it does SO much and sounds great.

Wish I had more of these.

by Corey from Canada
December 4, 2011
Music Background: Musician, Recording Engineer.
After reading and reading I bought this amp for my studio. Yea, the tubes can overdrive easily but if you pull back and let the tubes warm, man oh man, this preamp will give you that warm, silky sound... read more [+] you're looking for. I use this on everything. I love the solid state/tube options. Have solid state, or have 100% tube. Or somewhere in between, it's up to you. This item will make any mic sound good. However, you will notice that your cheap mic's may sound better, but still cheap. A better quality mic will definitely shine with this preamp. close [-]

Workhorse, especially in a project studio

by Chris from NY
October 17, 2011
Music Background: Recording Engineer, Hobbyist, Musician
The heart of my project rig has been a profire2626. I've been looking for a frontend upgrade (the stock octane pres are pretty blah), and this baby is the one! The expansion from 8 to 16 (4 more pre... read more [+]s, 4 line-ins) is a welcome one, and it's worked seamlessly.

OH. And did I mention they sound Great? The blend knob provides ample but subtle enough tonal variety, and the compressor can really tame a dynamic performance in a musical way! All the useful bells and whistles (low cut, polarity switch, inserts line-ins and hi-Z inputs on every channel, not to mention the classy 'vintage' metering) make this by far the most versatile addition to an project studio! close [-]
Read more reviews

Also popular

See Also: Universal Audio , Universal Audio Multi-Channel Preamps , Universal Audio Channel Strips

Universal Audio 4-710d

Today's Payment: $676.33
Includes $10 processing fee
Payment 2: $666.33
In approx. 30 days
Payment 3: $666.33
In approx. 60 days

Buy Today, Make

Sweetwater's Flexible Payment Plan is a convenient, interest-free way to buy gear now and stretch your purchase across three budget-friendly payments. Simply choose the "3 Easy Payments" option in your cart, and we'll divide your purchase amount into three convenient payments, billed to your current MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or American Express card. There is a $10 processing fee for using this service, and your billing address must be in the United States to be eligible. It's just another way we make shopping at Sweetwater easy and convenient!

Get your Universal Audio 4-710d now and spread out the payments!

Our Customers Say...

I can talk to my Sales Engineer about any piece of equipment, and he always steers me in the right direction. He truly knows what he's talking about, and he never tries to over-sell me on anything. If he worked in the Nashville area, I'd probably owe him about 20 dinners by now!
Michael Erin Woody, Brentwood, TN

Sweetwater Sound Inc.
5501 U.S. Hwy 30 W
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
Get Directions »

Toll Free (800) 222–4700
Español (800) 222–4701
Local (260) 432–8176
Fax (260) 432–1758
E-mail us

Phone & Retail Store Hours:
9–9 Monday–Thursday
9–8 Friday
9–7 Saturday
(All hours listed are
Eastern Standard Time.)

© 2012 Sweetwater Sound Inc. All rights reserved. Please read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Links | Press Releases