From August 1st through October 31st 2023, purchase a 6176 Vintage Channel Strip from an authorized UA dealer and you’ll get a UAD-2 Satellite (Thunderbolt QUAD or USB QUAD) DSP Accelerator either at point-of-sale or via online rebate form, depending on your country— absolutely FREE!

• United States, Canada, Japan, UK and EU* Countries: Customers will receive their UAD-2 Quad DSP Accelerator directly from UA via online rebate form.

• All Other Countries: Customers will receive their UAD-2 QUAD DSP Accelerator from retailer at time of purchase.

*EU Countries Include: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Spain, Switzerland.

Once you filled out the online rebate form, you can confirm the status of your rebate submission by logging in to your UA account and going to your Account page.

Details and Limitations

• Offer valid only for customers who purchase a new 6176 Vintage Channel Strip unit from an authorized UA retailer between August 1st and October 31st, 2023.
• All promotional fulfillment is subject to UA's approval, at the sole discretion of Universal Audio. UA reserves the right to modify or cancel this promotion at any time.
• Offer provides one (1) UAD-2 Satellite QUAD Thunderbolt 3 unit or one (1) UAD-2 Satellite QUAD USB per 6176 Vintage Channel Strip purchased within the promotional period.
• This promotion cannot be combined with any other concurrently running program/promotion.   If this occurs, you will receive the promotional item(s) of greater value.
• A TB2 to TB3 adapter (not supplied by UA) may be required in order to use the free Satellite Thunderbolt 3 with older Mac computers.

Frequently Asked Questions

See below for answers to common questions regarding the 6176 Vintage Channel Strip Satellite promotion. For complete promotion details, click here to view the promotion page.

Can I choose what kind of UAD-2 Satellite I receive?

Yes, you can determine which kind of QUAD Satellite you prefer – Thunderbolt or USB:

I just ordered my 6176 online but it hasn’t arrived yet. When do I need to fill the rebate form online by to get the promotion?

You must purchase your device between August 1st and October 31st 2023, and then fill the rebate form on or before October 31st, 2023 to receive your free UAD-2 Satellite.

You say the 6176 Vintage Channel Strip must be purchased by an authorized UA retailer. Who is considered an “Authorized UA Retailer”?

An authorized UA retailer is a dealer or distributor with whom Universal Audio has a written agreement to sell our products and participate in all UA promotional offers. We also provide support and service for all Universal Audio products sold by our authorized retailers.

If I buy from an unauthorized dealer can I still qualify for the promotion?

Unfortunately, no. Unauthorized retailers are selling products of unknown origin. We do not encourage our customers to engage in transactions with these dealers. UA products purchased through unauthorized retailers do not qualify for promotions or technical support.

Where can I find a list of authorized UA retailers?

Visit our dealer locator here.

Do purchases made on eBay qualify for the promotion?

Sorry, eBay is not an authorized UA retailer.

If I buy a 6176 from an authorized UA retailer within the promotional time frame, how do I get my free UAD-2 Satellite?

It depends on where you live.

UA will be directly shipping a UAD-2 Satellite to you if you live in the following countries: the USA, Canada, Japan, the UK, and the following EU countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Spain, Switzerland.

If you live in any of these countries, you must fill the online rebate form after registration within the allocated promotional time period. We will ship the UAD-2 Satellite directly to you. You’ll need to create a UA account if you haven’t already.

If you live in any country other than the ones listed above: We ask that you support your local dealers and purchase from an authorized UA retailer in your region. When you purchase from your local retailer, you will get a free UAD-2 Satellite at the time and place you purchase your 6176 Vintage Channel Strip.

Your redemption form asks for my phone number. Why do you need my phone number?

We sometimes receive calls from our shipping partners if they are having trouble delivering your package. We need to be able to contact you quickly if this happens.

Note: UA is not responsible for shipping delays that are caused as a result of incomplete or incorrect information submitted on redemption forms.

I purchased a qualifying 6176 Vintage Channel Strip during the promo period but I didn't fill out the rebate form yet. How can I get to the form?

You can get back to the redemption form by logging into your UA account and clicking on this link.

Can this be combined with the Double Down program?

No. The registration of a free promo Satellite will not count towards the purchase of a Satellite for the Double Down program.

Shipping FAQs

What if I live in a country other than the one where I purchased the 6176 Vintage Channel Strip? Can the UAD-2 Satellite be shipped to me in my home country?

No. Your shipping address must be in the same region where you purchased your 6176 Vintage Channel Strip.

• If you purchased an 6176 Vintage Channel Strip in the US, we will only deliver your UAD-2 Satellite to a US address.
• If you purchased an 6176 Vintage Channel Strip in Japan, our distributor will only deliver your UAD-2 Satellite to a Japanese address.
• If you purchased an 6176 Vintage Channel Strip in Canada, our distributor will only deliver your UAD-2 Satellite to a Canadian address.
• If you purchased an 6176 Vintage Channel Strip in the EU, we will only ship to an address in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Spain, Switzerland.
• If you purchased an 6176 Vintage Channel Strip in the UK, we will only deliver your UAD-2 Satellite to a UK address.

The required customs paperwork and high shipping costs prevent us from doing otherwise. Again, we ask that you support your regional authorized retailers.

IMPORTANT REMINDER: If you live in any country other than the ones listed above you will get a free UAD-2 Satellite at the time and place you purchase your 6176 Vintage Channel Strip.

I live in Australia. Can I purchase my unit from an authorized retailer in the US, or EU, or Canada, and still qualify for the promotion?

Again, no. Just like every other region, Australian customers must purchase their 6176 Vintage Channel Strip from authorized Australian dealers to qualify. Since you are not in one of the above listed countries, you will receive a UAD-2 Satellite when you purchase a qualifying 6176 Vintage Channel Strip at your local store.

This example applies to any other region. Your shipping address must be in the same region where you purchased your 6176 Vintage Channel Strip, otherwise you do not quality for a UAD-2 Satellite.

What qualifies as a region?

Basically every country is its own region, except for the EU, which consists of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Spain and Switzerland.

OK, got it. How long should I expect to wait for my UAD-2 Satellite to ship?

Approximately 4-6 weeks. You’ll receive a shipping notification to the email address you provided when it’s on its way.

Do you deliver to P.O. Boxes?

No. We must have a physical address in order to deliver your UAD-2 Satellite.

Do you deliver to APO/FPO addresses?

No. Because of our shipping partners’ requirements we are unable to ship to APO/FPO addresses. Customers who use APO/FPO addresses should provide a qualifying address of a friend or family member where we can ship your UAD-2 Satellite. Will not resend packages returned to UA for this reason.

I am usually not home during the day. Does the package require a signature?

Yes. Many of our customers provide a work or business address for us to ship the device for this reason.

My home/building requires an entrance code. Will you still deliver?

No. Our shipping partners will usually not deliver to an address that requires a code to gain access. Please provide an alternate address. We will not resend packages returned to UA for this reason.

My package was returned to Universal Audio before I could get it. Can you resend it?

No. If you anticipate being out of town or unable to retrieve your package, please provide an address where someone can sign for it and hold it until you are able to retrieve it. If you find yourself in a bind, please contact our customer support team, but please do your best to make alternate arrangements.