Winter NAMM 2002: Universal Audio 2108

Universal Audio premiered their latest hardware creation, the 2108 microphone and instrument preamplifier. The 2108 features a hi-z instrument input as well as a balanced microphone input, utilizes discreet, solid state Class A circuitry based on the amplifier in the legendary 1176LN compressor/limiter. As always, Universal Audio went to great lengths to get everything “just right,” and the 2108 is an excellent example of this. It’s a very versatile piece of gear for any studio, capable of a wide range of tones. New features include switchable input impedance, transformer coupled inputs and outputs, hi-z instrument inputs, phantom power, switchable input and output metering via a 3-stage lamp on the front panel, phase reverse and a front panel power switch.