Open Box Universal Audio 710 Twin-Finity Mic Pre & DI Box Level 1

I'm on the fence w this unit. To get an acceptable signal level into my daw (vocals) I have to set level to 9 , that's almost 100%. Second it's hard to hear difference between the blend knob settings. If you do it's subtle. Unfortunately I don't hear the magic and will consider selling. Thanks to guitar center they didn't hesitate and sent me a replacement. Same issue w the second. I do record children and that means this pre will be useless w. children since I need to crank level to 9 on an adult. Last I'm not a fan of the vintage look and this goes w other current recording hardware. And I prefer leds vs meter. If you go to UA site you'll read a review w same concern I have.

I just picked up a 710 and hooked it up I was using another mic pre and it sounded alright but he second I hooked up the twin finite my life changed it went from searching for that clear professional sound to having it. The clarity and warmth the tube side has to offer is in matches the solid state has bit and a fullness I love this mix pre it's a game changer I own a studio and am using A tlm79 Neumann and it really lets the Neumann fly and gives that professional sound recording enthusiasts are looking for also the ability to still rack mount it is amazing I defiantly recommend this piece of gear for every studio

this really really gives a lot of warmth to my voice and line recs

Warm up your vocals with this baby...great sound...a must have in your vocal chain and great with instruments too..

This is a piece of equipment that I had worked with since about 2010 in a professional studio, but never had a chance to purchase for my own home studio until now. Let me start off by saying that I absolutely love this preamp! The ability to blend tones, as well as the simplicity and classic sound that is achievable is unmatched at this price range. My home use is mostly vocals, but it works equally as great for instrumentation. I am currently utilizing it with my Sterling Audio ST69 and the combination of tube sounds has taken my home studio recordings to the next level. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone who is considering taking that jump to a more professional sound!

This preamp is very clean in both solid state and tube. I bought it to match with my U87 for clean male vocals, and I love the match. I wouldn't say this pre is a character piece and the tube side is just slightly warmer than the solid state side. You can drive this pre into a clean musical distortion in either setting. If you are looking for a clean transparent pre I would go for it! If you need more mojo, you may want to look for elsewhere. I gave this unit four stars because it's not as solid as you'd hope for in this price range. Also, I wish there was a more noticeable difference between the solid state and the tube side. Ultimately, I'm pleased so far!