Universal Audio Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveling Amplifier
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Description
Universal Audio Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveling Amplifier
For over half a century, the Universal Audio Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveling Amplifier has been the gold standard in audio compression, renowned for its smooth, natural, and musical results. This legendary compressor harnesses a unique tube-driven electro-optical attenuator system, enabling instantaneous gain reduction with zero increase in harmonic distortion. Musicians and sound engineers worldwide revere the LA-2A for its ability to massage signals in a way no other compressor can replicate.
Universal Audio's reissue of the Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveling Amplifier meticulously captures the magic of the original. Each unit is handwired point-to-point at Universal Audio's Custom Shop in Santa Cruz, California, where artisans meticulously evaluate every component for authenticity. This dedication ensures that today's LA-2A delivers the same iconic compression qualities that have made it a studio essential for decades. Insist on the original and experience unparalleled audio excellence.
Key Features
- True to the original in design, manufacturing, and performance
- Lag-free, distortion-free optical attenuator system
- Distortion less than 0.5% THD
- 0 to 40 dB gain limiting
- Balanced stereo interconnection
- Frequency response 1 dB, 30 to 15,000 cps
- Output level of 10 dBm and 40 dB gain
- Low noise - less than 70 dB below ±10 dBm output
Specifications
- Input Impedance: 50, 150, 250, 600 ohms
- Output Load Impedance: 50, 150, 250, 600 ohms
- External Connections: Jones Barrier terminals and XLR connectors
- Frequency Response: +0/-1 dB 30 Hz to 15kHz
- Gain: 40 dB ±1dB
- Input Level: +16 dB maximum
- Output Level: +10 dB nominal +16 dB maximum
- Distortion: Less than 0.5% THD (0.25% typical) at ±10 dBm
- Noise: 70 dB below +10 dBm output level
- Attack Time: 10 microseconds
- Release Time: 0.06 seconds for 50% release; 0.5 to 5 seconds for complete release
- Meter: dB gain reduction and dB output
- Power Requirements: 35 watts, 120/240 volts, 50/60 Hz
- Environmental: Maximum operating temperature 160°F
- Dimensions: 19” Rackmount chassis, 3U
- Weight: 13 lbs.
Package Contents
- Universal Audio Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveling Amplifier
- Power cable
- User manual
