Union Audio has relaunched the two.valve and four.valve analogue rotary mixers, which were previously sold through MasterSounds, now under the Union Audio banner.
MasterSounds founder Ryan Shaw shared a statement back in June announcing that the brand was building the final units of its DJ mixers, FX units, ISO4s and LinearPOWER supplies. Shaw founded MasterSounds in 2008, and then formed a partnership with Union Audio’s Andy Rigby-Jones in 2016. The mixers were formerly named as the Two Valve MK2 and Four Valve MK2.
At the time of the statement, Shaw said the brands were going to continue their journeys of discovery “in different directions” following the final MasterSounds sales. The relaunched Union Audio two.valve and four.valve mixers host the same specs as before, and are still handmade in the UK.
The brand says they are built to deliver a “premium DJing experience”, incorporating valve warmth with modern engineering. Each of its two or four channels features high-quality phono and line inputs, allowing for easy transitions between various audio sources. The mixers’ layouts feature rotary faders, an Innofader crossfader, EQ controls, and an intuitive interface.
Central to these mixers’ sound is the valve (tube) circuitry, which provides a unique warmth and richness. As Union Audio explains, the mixers are constructed with carefully selected components, and have a robust metal chassis to provide durability.
“We are delighted to return these much loved and enjoyed products to our own portfolio, which has expanded to meet the diverse needs of our customers, whilst maintaining the same superior audio excellence, build construction and innovative design across the range,” states CEO Rigby-Jones.
These products are available now. The two.valve mixer is priced at £1,524 and the four.valve is £2,400. Find out more over at Union Audio.
