UNIVERSAL AUDIO / LA-2A

For over 50 years, this legendary optical compressor has been praised for its smooth, natural compression.

■Compressor

For over 50 years, the Teletronix LA-2A has been lauded for its smooth, natural compression. The LA-2A stands out from the crowd with its unique tube-driven optical attenuator system, which delivers instantaneous gain reduction without increasing harmonic distortion.

■Key Features
- Faithful reproduction of the original in all aspects: design, manufacturing, and performance
- Lag-free, distortion-free optical attenuator system
- Less than 0.5% distortion
- 0-40 dB gain limiting
- Balanced stereo interconnect
- Frequency response: 1 dB, 30-15,000 cps
- 10 dBm output level, 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 terminals), 62.5/150/250/600 Ω
Output terminals: XLR, Jones Barrier terminals (GND, HOT, COLD screw terminals), 150/600 Ω
Frequency response: 30 Hz to 15kHz
THD + Noise: Less than 0.5% (50Hz - 15kHz)
Power Consumption: 35W
Power Supply: 120V 50/60Hz
Dimensions: 3U
Weight: 5kg
S/N Ratio: Over 70 dB (+10 dBm)
Controls: Gain, Peak Reduction
Attack Time: 10ms
Release Time: 0.06% sec for 50% release, 0.5-5 sec for complete release
Gain: 40dB ±1dB

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