{"product_id":"universal-audio-610-custom-console","title":"Universal Audio 610 Custom Console","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn extremely rare opportunity to acquire one of the true holy grails of the recording world: a custom 11-channel Universal Audio 610 console, previously owned by multiple A-list artists.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBill Putnam Sr.'s 610 is arguably the most recognisable preamp design ever built, those oversized knobs as much a part of studio iconography as a U47. It earned that status on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePet Sounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL.A. Woman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a long run of Sinatra sessions: warmth and harmonic weight without ever turning brittle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoused in an Audio Acoustics frame, this console carries eleven channels of 610: five original UA 610-A modules alongside six 610-B modules built by Steve Firlotte of Inward Connections. The Firlotte units are faithful reissues of the original circuit with a considerably more robust build, and only 25 were ever made. They've since turned up on work for The Black Keys, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Chicks and Brian Wilson. This particular desk was also used in the recreation of Western Studio 3 for the Brian Wilson biopic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLove \u0026amp; Mercy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11 channels total: 5 x UA 610-A, 6 x UA 610-B (by Steve Firlotte of Inward Connections)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStereo master output and monitor outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransformer-balanced direct outs on every channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput loom for direct outs and inserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio Acoustics frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eService History:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServiced in August 2026 by Lawrence Ethan at Make Noise HQ. A full audit and function test has been completed with testing of all valves (a few replacements) and the repair of a few minor issues. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInitially serviced for the current owner around 2020 by POM. We have a full book of work, pictures and measurements from this service. The book discloses many intricacies of the console and what functions are or are not currently utilised.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: most of the master section is not used or wired. Current utilised are the master outputs, monitor outputs and headphone amp which is wired off the master output bus. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003e Accessories: Power supply, output loom and service history log book\u003cbr\u003e Voltage:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 230V\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis console is being sold on a commission basis on behalf of its owner. All payments are handled exclusively by Make Noise Pro Audio. International shipping is available on request at additional cost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56924008776066,"sku":null,"price":125000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0521\/1648\/8370\/files\/0410B1C1-7C4D-4893-8E7D-ABAA86A0759E.jpg?v=1789902906","url":"https:\/\/makenoiseproaudio.com\/products\/universal-audio-610-custom-console","provider":"Make Noise Pro Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}