Universal Audio LA2A LA-2A Classic Leveling Amplifier

Universal Audio LA2A LA-2A Classic Leveling Amplifier

The Universal Audio Teletronix LA-2A has been widely-known for its natural, smooth, musical compression for over 50 years. The Universal Audio LA-2A features a unique tube-driven electro-optical attenuator system allowing the momentary gain reduction with no increase in harmonic distortion, and its messages signals like no other compressor ever made.

The Universal Audio LA-2A allows the users to do the following:

• Dial-in legendary optical tube compression textures for vocals, bass, drums, and more
• Easily add iconic warmth and tube limiting with simple, easy-to-use controls
• Record your tracks through vintage UA, "handmade in the USA," circuits
• Track and mix with a piece of audio recording history

The Real Deal

Universal Audio’s Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveling Amplifier reissue is designed to provide the performance characteristics of the iconic original. Every new new LA-2A unit is point-to-point handwired at Universal Audio's Custom Shop in Santa Cruz, California, with painstaking care and with every component carefully evaluated for authenticity. The latest Universal Audio’s Teletronix LA-2A, as the result of hardwork and careful engineering, will bring the same legendary compression characteristics of the original to all of your recordings. Demand the original. Accept no copy.

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

• 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.