The LA-2A is revered amongst the recording engineering community as a must-have piece of gear. This is Universal Audio's reissue of the infamous tube-powered optical compressor, fitted with vintage "handmade-in-the-USA" circuits. This outboard unit will add the iconic warmth of tube compression and limiting to your tracks.

DETAILS

• 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

SPECS

• 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 milliseconds
• 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

Includes original box.

Product Specs

• Item Number: 42270
• Make: Universal Audio
• Model: LA-2A
• Condition: Excellent
• Finish: Silver
• Categories: pro-audio ⇒ compressors-and-limiters
• Made In: United States
• MPN: 42270