UNIVERSAL AUDIO / LA-2A

A legendary optical compressor that has been praised for its smooth and natural compression for over 50 years.

■Compressor

The Teletronix LA-2A has been acclaimed for over 50 years for its smooth, natural compression. The LA-2A features a unique tube-drive optical attenuator system that allows for instantaneous gain reduction without increasing harmonic distortion, setting it apart from any other compressor.


■Main Features

* Design, manufacturing, and performance are all faithfully reproduced from the original.

* Lag-free, distortion-free optical attenuator system

* Distortion rate of less than 0.5%

* Gain limiting from 0 to 40 dB

* Balanced stereo interconnect

* Frequency response: 1 dB, 30 to 15,000 cps

* Output level: 10 dBm, 40 dB gain

* Low noise: Less than 70 dB at ±10 dBm output

■Specifications

Type: Leveling amplifier

Input terminals: XLR, Jones Barrier terminals (GND, HOT, COLD screw-type), 62.5/150/250/600Ω

Output terminals: XLR, Jones Barrier terminals (GND, HOT, COLD screw-type), 150/600Ω

Frequency response: 30 Hz to 15 kHz

THD+ Noise: Less than 0.5% (50Hz?15kHz)

Power Consumption: 35W

Power Supply: 120V 50/60Hz

Dimensions: 3U

Weight: 5kg

S/N Ratio: 70 dB or higher (+10 dBm)

Controls: GAIN, PEAK REDUCTION

Attack Time: 10msec

Release Time: 0.06%sec for 50% release, 0.5?5sec for complete release

GAIN: 40dB±1dB

*This product is designed for 120V. It is not compatible with 100V.