Universal Audio Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveling Amplifier

Get the rich tube tones of a legendary limiter.

For over 50 years the Teletronix LA-2A has been revered for its smooth, natural, musical compression. WIth its unique tube-driven electro-optical attenuator system that allows instantaneous gain reduction with no increase in harmonic distortion, the LA-2A massages signals like no other compressor ever made.

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
• Point-to-Point Handwired
• T4 Electro-Optical Attenuator
• Instantaneous Gain Reduction with no HD
• Tube Driven
• Handbuilt in USA

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.