Summit Audio TLA-100 Tube Leveling Amplifier, Compressor, Limiter

The Summit Audio TLA-100 Tube Leveling Amplifier, Compressor, Limiter is a single channel leveling amplifier/compressor, based on a classic design that produces a warm and smooth sounding output. The unit functions in a set-and-forget mode and delivers great sounding results without having to do a large amount of knob turning. The amplifier has a sidechain input and 2 TLA-100A units can be coupled together for stereo processing.

It uses a soft-knee and program-dependent transition characteristic, and provides switch selectable attack and release settings. The unit is a hybrid processor that uses a selected 12AX7A vacuum tube with high reliability 990 op-amps in a transformerless signal path.

Key Features

• Easy to set up single channel leveling amplifier with tube/solid state signal path
• Switch selectable attack and release times
• Soft-knee transition characteristic
• Sidechain insert for EQ dependent processing or ducking
• 990 output stage
• Stereo linkable
• Universal internal power supply
• Hand crafted in the USA

Technical Specs

Function

Leveling amplifier

Number of Channels

Single

Inputs

1 x XLR

1 x 1/4" TRS phone Insert

Outputs

1 x XLR

1 x 1/4" TS phone Stereo Link

Maximum Input Level

+26dBu

Compression Threshold

Program dependent

Compression Ratio

Program dependent

Attack Time

Fast/Medium/Slow, switchable

Release Time

Fast/Medium/Slow, switchable

Maximum Output Level

+26dBu

Make-up Gain

+34dBu

Frequency Response

20Hz to 20kHz, +/-1.0dB with 5dB compression

Dynamic Range

60dB

THD + Noise

0.09% @ 1kHz, 0dB out

Power Requirements

115 or 230VAC, 50/60Hz

Dimensions (WxDxH)

19 x 10.5 x 3.5" (483 x 267 x 89mm)

Weight

16 lbs

Specialties

VU meter monitors output level or gain reduction