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The Teletronix LA-2A leveling amplifier is practically the definition of vintage audio gear. The original opto-electrical attenuator circuit is responsible for the incredibly rich and magic sound embracing the tracks of so many classic recordings in circulation today. In an effort to bring this product and its character into the world of DAWs, Universal Audio studied not just the sound, but how each and every component interacted and behaved under a full range of studio conditions. The word, "emulation", hardly does this plug-in justice. It is in fact a digital copy of the LA-2A , and upholds all the classic, analog characteristics of the original with unprecedented clarity and sound quality.
- Identical look, controls, and operation of its analog cousin
- Lag-free, Distortion-Free Optical Attenuator Emulation
- Frequency-Dependent Compression Behavior
- Input Gain and Peak Reduction Adjustment Knobs
- Limit/Compress Function Switch
- +4, -10, or Gain Reduction Metering
- Full automation capabilities
- Mono or Stereo Operation
The Teletronix LA-2A leveling amplifier is practically the definition of vintage audio gear. The original opto-electrical attenuator circuit is responsible for the incredibly rich and magic sound embracing the tracks of so many classic recordings in circulation today. In an effort to bring this product and its character into the world of DAWs, Universal Audio studied not just the sound, but how each and every component interacted and behaved under a full range of studio conditions. The word, "emulation", hardly does this plug-in justice. It is in fact a digital copy of the LA-2A , and upholds all the classic, analog characteristics of the original with unprecedented clarity and sound quality.
User Reviews
Charles Dye
(Pro Sound News)
"The Universal Audio UAD 1176LN and LA-2A compressors do a great job of capturing the character of the older gear."
01/2006
Gareth Jones
(Erasure, Mogwai)
"I use the LA-2A plug-in a lot. I love it on pianos. Obviously it hasn't got noise, it's got color and that's what's so great about it."
Gary Paczosa
(Allison Krauss)
"[The UAD-1] makes my job easier because I know exactly what I'm going to get when I pull up any of the plug-ins."
Mike Clute
(Pro Sound News)
"The emulations [of the 1176 and LA2A] are absolutely incredible."
10/2002
Mike Clute
(Pro Sound News)
"UA not only captured the sound of the LA-2A, they captured how it interacted and behaved under differenent conditions."
10/2002
Ross Hogarth
"The LA-2A plug-in is the closest thing to my analog version that I have found.”
Gareth Jones
(Grizzly Bear, Depeche Mode)
"Mixing Grizzly Bear's Veckatimest, we used all UA gear we could get our hands on - 1176s & LA-2As of course."
11/2009
Vance Powell
(The Raconteurs)
"The 1073, 1176, LA-2A, LA-3A, 33609, the RE-201, the Dimension D, and the CE-1 [plug-ins]. I couldn't live without 'em"
03/2009
Ivan Barias
(Mary J. Blige)
"The UAD LA2A is the first thing in my vocal chain. It brings unmatched attitude to lead vocals & sets the tone for songs."
04/2010
Hector Delgado
(Jay-Z, Ledisi)
"On Vocals, I always use an LA-2A to a UAD 4K Channel Strip to an 1176LN to a Precision De-Esser. They're amazing."
04/2010