UNIVERSAL AUDIO TELETRONIX LA2A Legendary Optical Tube Compression Amplifier

 TELETRONIX LA2A  UNIVERSAL AUDIO 

 Legendary Classic Studio Leveling Optical Tube Compression Amplifier 

Teletronix founder Jim Lawrence first used photocells for controlling audio gain in the early 1960s. His ingenious optical compression design was a technological breakthrough, far surpassing the stability and transparency of earlier circuits. Universal Audio founder M.T. ”Bill” Putnam later purchased this patented technology, continuing to manufacture the LA-2A for years to come. The Teletronix LA-2A Leveler Collection puts three of the most coveted incarnations of the iconic Teletronix processor at your fingertips.
 

Like the hardware, the LA-2A Silver, LA-2A Gray, and LA-2 models offer distinct variations in time constants, compression knee, headroom, distortion, program and frequency dependence, and more. With a brushed aluminum panel and original T4B gain reduction module, this cherished late-1960s “Silver” version of the LA-2A, manufactured by Bill Putnam, is perhaps the most flexible of the three plug-ins in the collection. Its fast time constant makes it suitable for the widest variety of program material, including transient-rich sources like drums and percussion.
 

Jim Lawrence’s original mid-1960s “Gray” version the LA-2A maintains a more average time constant, providing a range of “medium-speed” compression. The exceptionally rare, early 1960s LA-2 unit preceded the LA-2A by several years. It provides the slowest response and a unique “mellowed” sound due to 50 years of luminescent panel aging inside the T4 module. Use the LA-2 with legato tempos and vocal sources for a transparency and sublime mood unlike any other compressor.

• Dial-in legendary optical tube compression textures for vocals, bass, drums, and more

• Easily add iconic warmth and tube limiting with simple, easy-to-use controls

• Record your tracks through vintage UA, "handmade in the USA," circuits

• Track and mix with a piece of audio recording history

Features:

• True to the original in design, manufacturing and performance

• Lag free, distortion free optical attenuator system

• Distortion less than 0.5% THD

• 0 to 40 dB gain limiting

• Balanced stereo interconnection

• Frequency response 1 dB, 30 to 15,000 cps

• Output level of 10 dBm and 40 dB gain

• Low noise – less than 70 dB below ±10 dBm output

Specifications:

• Input Impedance: 50, 150, 250, 600 ohms

• Output Load Impedance: 50, 150, 250, 600 ohms

• External Connections: Jones Barrier terminals and XLR connectors

• Frequency Response: +0/-1 dB 30 Hz to 15kHz

• Gain: 40 dB ±1dB

• Input Level: +16 dB maximum

• Output Level: +10 dB nominal, +16 dB maximum

• Distortion: Less than 0.5% THD (0.25% typical) at ±10 dBm

• Noise: 70 dB below +10 dBm output level

• Attack Time: 10 microseconds

• Release Time: 0.06 seconds for 50% release; 0.5 to 5 seconds for complete release

• Meter: dB gain reduction and dB output

• Power Requirements: 35 watts, 120/240 volts, 50/60 Hz

• Environmental: Maximum operating temperature 160°F

• Dimensions: 19" Rackmount chassis, 3U

• Weight: 13 lbs

SALE: $4699.99

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