Universal Audio LA-2A – Classic Leveling Amplifier

OVERVIEW

Audio professionals passionate about their compressors revere the LA-2A. The original was immediately acknowledged for its natural compression characteristics. A unique electro-optical attenuator system allows instantaneous gain reduction with no increase in harmonic distortion – an accomplishment at the time, still appreciated today.

Universal Audio now announces the rebirth of the Teletronix LA-2A, a Universal Audio Classics product. Painstaking care has been taken to ensure that every new LA-2A provides the performance and characteristics of the original. Each unit is hand built, each component carefully evaluated for authenticity. No expense has been spared to guarantee that this LA-2A will bring that classic sound to your recording. Demand the original. Accept no copy.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Timeless Compression Character:

The LA-2A’s signature electro-optical design delivers smooth, natural compression that has made it a staple in studios for decades.​

Handcrafted Authenticity:

Each unit is meticulously hand-wired in Santa Cruz, California, ensuring faithful reproduction of the original’s sonic characteristics.

Simple, Effective Controls:

With just Gain and Peak Reduction knobs, the LA-2A offers intuitive operation, allowing engineers to achieve desired compression effortlessly.​

Versatile Application:

Ideal for vocals, bass, and a variety of instruments, the LA-2A imparts a warm, musical quality that enhances any audio source.

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: +0/-1 dB, 30 Hz to 15 kHz

• Output level of +10 dBm and 40 dB gain

• Low noise: less than 70 dB below +10 dBm output

• Hand-built in the USA; backed by a 1-year limited warranty

TECHNICAL SPECS

Input Impedance: 50, 150, 250, 600 ohms

Output Load Impedance: 600 ohms

External Connections: Jones Barrier terminals and XLR connectors

Frequency Response: +0/-1 dB, 30 Hz to 15 kHz

Gain: 40 dB ±1 dB

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

Dimensions: 19″ Rackmount chassis, 3U

Weight: 13 lbs.