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Universal Audio 4-710d

Item ID: 4710D

4-channel Tube/FET Preamp and DI with Tone Blending Knob, and 8-channel 24-bit/192kHz A/D Conversion

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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 awesome tube/FET preamplification from the Universal Audio 4-710dD!
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

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Reviews

based on 22 reviews

Stunning Gear – HUGE quality boost

by Bill Troxler from Chincoteague Island, VA
February 26, 2013
Music Background: Engineer, Musican, Educator, Performer
Before buying the UA 4-710d I had used an Avid Mbox Pro as the front end to my DAW. The Mbox is a very good unit. I produced a lot of wok on it and continue to think highly of the Mbox. However, t... read more [+]he UA 4-710d is stunningly better and more versatile. Several features make this unit extremely valuable: the ability to blend a transistor front end with a tube front end, a built-in compressor with selection for hard or soft knee, phase shifter, and a front-end low cut filter. Since the unit permits the user to select how much drive is applied to the front end, it’s possible to have extreme coloration of the sound or none at all. Within days of receiving the unit I ended up in a theater production. This required me to record a lot of voices. Not vocals, but actors and radio commercials. While this took me away from recording music, the task allowed me to really focus on the capabilities of the 4-710d and get comfortable with the nuances of this gear. I got up to speed on the unit with better chops much faster than if I had been working with full ensembles in recording. Nothing but praise for this unit. Everything about it is first class and professional. The price may give pause, but it shouldn’t. This is unit has FOUR preamps with many options for inputs. I nearly forgot to mention the converters in this unit. Absolutely great. The transparency and detail of my recordings have soared, thanks to the 4-710d. There is nothing currently on the market at this price point that does so much with such high, professional quality. close [-]

Money Well Spent

by Sean from Nashville, TN
February 13, 2013
Music Background: recording enthusiast
Very clean and versatile. A/B'd against some lower priced - but very functional mic preamps, and there was a noticeable difference in tone. On board converters with the ability to plug in four additio... read more [+]nal preamps of your choice to send via light pipe to your interface is also very attractive. The compressors are program dependent and work well with minimal tweaking. It's a very smart box. Exceptionally well thought out. I'll buy another one for certain. close [-]

This is an awsome piece of equipment

by Al Loya from Houston TX, USA
December 12, 2012
Music Background: Recording/Live Sound Engineer
I don't usually take the time to write a review of any kind. This is a truely unbelievable. Right out of the box I hooked it up via light pipe to Digi 003 patched in some of my other preamps throught ... read more [+]it. Tested every thing didn't even have to make changes in the i/o. It worked like a charm.

I've only had it for a week used on some vocals and it was simply amazing. close [-]

This thing is amazing!

by Brian from san francisco
December 11, 2012
Music Background: composer, music teacher
This thing sounds good right away. Its difficult to make it sound bad. I also like it because I can immediately try tube or solid state tones without having to do any rewiring. I was also surprised at... read more [+] how good the compressors were. I wasn't expecting the compressors to be killer since I wasn't really paying for compressors, but they are really convenient to have, and sound really good. Also, I think this is my new favorite for DI guitar. close [-]

Simply the best

by Cameron Bashaw from Manteca, CA
September 26, 2012
Music Background: Engineer, Composer
I cannot express just how quickly this became detrimental to my entire studio workflow. I've had it not even a year and It's already been the heart and soul of countless projects, from sampling sessi... read more [+]ons, foley sessions, to music production and tracking, to post - running audio line in and using it as a creative tool. What blows me away are the routing options! UA has really outdone themselves, and if I could only own 1 piece of UA gear, this is it. close [-]
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Marcy, Saint Louis, MO

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