Universal Audio Teletronix LA-2A Leveling Amplifier - Exacting Recreation of Original LA-2A Hardware Unit
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- B&H # UNLA2AL
- Mfr# LA-2A
By today's standards, the Teletronix LA-2A Leveling Amplifier from Universal Audio appears to be a rather primitive compression device. It has only two rotary controls, one for "Gain" and one for "Peak Reduction." However, behind this plain facade lies a unique electro-optical attenuator system that allows for instantaneous gain reduction with no increase in harmonic distortion.
A tube-based compressor, the original LA-2A featured hand-wired components and an electro-luminescent optical gain reduction device that provided the fast attack necessary for broadcast applications. Additionally, the cadmium-sulfide photo-cells provided a very natural "two-stage" release which resulted in a compression characteristic more transparent than the other compressors of its day. To this day, the LA-2A delivers a trademark sound treasured by engineers worldwide.
Painstaking care has been taken to ensure that every new Teletronix LA-2A Leveling Amplifier provides the performance and characteristics of the original. Each unit is hand built and each component carefully evaluated for authenticity.
- True to the original in design, manufacturing and performance
- Lag free, distortion free optical attenuator system
- 0 to 40dB gain limiting
- Balanced stereo interconnection
| Function | Compressor |
| Number of Channels | Single |
| Inputs |
1 x XLR Jones Barrier Terminal |
| Outputs |
1 x XLR Jones Barrier Terminal |
| Maximum Input Level | +16dB |
| Compression Threshold | Dependent on "Gain Reduction" control |
| Compression Ratio | Dependent on "Gain Reduction" control |
| Attack Time | 10 milliseconds |
| Release Time | Approximately 0.06 seconds for 50% release, 0.5 to 5 seconds for complete release depending upon the amount of previous reduction |
| Gate Threshold | Not applicable |
| Gate Rate | Not applicable |
| Maximum Output Level | +16dBm peaks |
| Make-up Gain | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Frequency Response | 30Hz to 15kHz, +0/-1dB |
| Dynamic Range | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Noise | 75dB below +10dBm output level |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 19" x 7 1/4" x 5 1/4" (3U) |
| Specialties | True to the original in design, manufacturing and performance |
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Excellent Sound
- Good Warmth
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Studio
- Professional Recording
Comments about Universal Audio Teletronix LA-2A:
I did a ton of research before throwing down the sizeable chunk of cash needed to get it. Everything they said was true. I use it primarily for bass and vocals, but I've thrown it on everything from drums to harmonica and it does the trick. The simple controls and ease of use are nice, making it easy to dial in the perfect setting. Kinda fun to crank it all the way up from time to time to see what it's capable of. 100% glad I got it and this is one of the cheapest places on the internet to get one. Additionally, customer service was fantastic. Thanks, B&H.
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