UNIVERSAL AUDIO / LA-2A

A masterpiece of optical compressors that has been praised for its smooth, natural compression for over 50 years.

■ Compressor

The Teletronix LA-2A has been praised for its smooth, natural compression for over 50 years. The LA-2A is unlike any other compressor with a unique tube drive optical attenuator system that allows for instantaneous gain reduction without increasing harmonic distortion.

■ Main features
・The design, manufacturing, and performance are all faithfully reproduced from the original.
・Rug-free, distortion-free optical attenuator system
・Distortion rate less than 0.5%
・Gain limiting of 0 to 40 dB
・Balanced stereo interconnection
・Frequency response: 1 dB, 30 to 15,000 cps
・Output level 10 dBm, 40 dB gain
・Low noise: 70 dB or less at ± 10 dBm output

■ Specifications

Type: Leveling amplifier
Input terminals: XLR, Jones Barrier terminals (GND, HOT, COLD screwed), 62.5/150/250/600Ω
Output terminals: XLR, Jones Barrier terminals (GND, HOT, COLD screwed), 150/600Ω
Frequency characteristics: 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 more (+10 dBm)
Control: GAIN, PEAK REDUCTION
・Attack time: 10msec
・Release time: 0.06% sec for 50% release, 0.5-5sec for complete release
GAIN: 40dB±1dB