{"product_id":"teletronix-la-2a-the-optical-tube-compressor-on-half-the-vocals-ever-cut","title":"Teletronix LA-2A: The Optical Tube Compressor on Half the Vocals Ever Cut","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe LA-2A is the most famous compressor in the world, and for good reason. This is Universal Audio's faithful reissue of the early-60s Teletronix classic, point-to-point hand-wired in California, using a tube-driven T4 electro-optical cell to level audio with a smoothness no FET or VCA design can touch. Two knobs (Peak Reduction and Gain), one Limit\/Compress switch, and that is it, because the magic is in the program-dependent optical attenuation that flatters vocals, bass, guitars and strings every single time. It has been on more hit records than anyone can count. If you want the sound, you buy the box. New units run around R99,000; this is your chance at the real thing for less.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEATURES \u0026amp; PROS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Vocal Compressor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optical tube leveling found on a staggering share of hit vocal tracks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eT4 Electro-Optical Cell:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light-driven, program-dependent compression that is impossibly smooth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-Knob Simplicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peak Reduction and Gain, the easiest great-sounding compressor ever made.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTube Warmth:\u003c\/strong\u003e A genuine tube output stage adding glow and weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-Wired Reissue:\u003c\/strong\u003e Point-to-point built by Universal Audio, true to the original design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFar Below New:\u003c\/strong\u003e New units sit near R99,000; this is the real hardware for much less.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGENRE \/ USE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe classic vocal compressor, on a staggering share of hit records across every genre. Engineers reach for it first on lead vocals for smooth, effortless level control, and it flatters bass guitar, acoustic guitar, strings and full mixes just as easily. Where the 1176 adds snap and attitude, the LA-2A adds warmth and glue, which is why so many studios keep one of each.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE WORD:\u003c\/strong\u003e MusicRadar calls the LA-2A a \"magic dust\" classic, prized for the smooth optical tube leveling heard on more than half the vocals ever recorded. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.musicradar.com\/news\/producers-guide-la-2a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRead more at MusicRadar.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Teletronix LA-2A (Universal Audio reissue)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e tube electro-optical leveling amplifier (compressor\/limiter)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttenuator:\u003c\/strong\u003e T4 optical cell, program-dependent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControls:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peak Reduction, Gain, Limit\/Compress switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput:\u003c\/strong\u003e tube gain stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuild:\u003c\/strong\u003e point-to-point hand-wired, UA Custom Shop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnectivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e balanced XLR in\/out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e based on Jim Lawrence's early-1960s Teletronix design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Universal Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49720805785839,"sku":null,"price":62250.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/5992\/9071\/files\/teletronix-la-2a-1.jpg?v=1781117564","url":"https:\/\/innerpieces.art\/products\/teletronix-la-2a-the-optical-tube-compressor-on-half-the-vocals-ever-cut","provider":"Inner Pieces","version":"1.0","type":"link"}