Teletronix for sale in uk 6 secondhand teletronixs. The la2a is famous for adding silky smooth warmth to any audio signal. The la2a was originally produced in the early 1960s by teletronix, which was later acquired by babcock electronics corporation. Universal audio was responsible for many innovations in the recording and sound reinforcement industry including the modern mixing console layout, per channel. Scrupulous care has been taken to ensure that the performance of every new la2a precisely mirrors the original. Teletronix la2a leveling amplifier history of recording. In 1958, jim lawrence founded the teletronix engineering company in pasadena, california, manufacturing broadcast products such as transmitter tubes, emergency tone generators, and fullscale radio transmitters. Top 20 best compressors of all time attack magazine. The la2a leveling amplifier is an audio gain reduction device, invented by james f. I do alot of trackingproducing and mixing albums but until now i have lived fine with pro tools hd3, my two telefunken v76 and 8 x v676a preamps, tape echos and spring reverbs and plugins for eq and compression. Universal audios teletronix la2a classic leveling amplifier reissue provides the performance characteristics of the iconic original. Mar 09, 2015 mixing vocals to sit properly in the mix warren huart.
Today, the universal audio la2a is crafted to original specifications in scotts valley, california, handwired pointtopoint, with every component carefully selected for authenticity. If i could only have two compressors, id have an 1176 and an la2a. This instruction book was reprinted from text composed by the original. This is classic optocompressor, which uses electroluminescent panel and photoresistors to provide gain reduction. Teletronix la2a the classic la2a originaly from teletronix. Track and mix with a piece of audio recording history. A history of the teletronix la2a leveling amplifier universal audio. Teletronix was sold to babcock electronics of costa mesa, california in 1965. His first leveling amplifier was the teletronix la1, of which only about one hundred units were ever made. Teletronix tlm 21703 general purpose high speed teletronix mullholland drive mkiii in excellent condition. Universal audio was a designer and manufacturer of recording, mixing and audio signal processing hardware for the professional recording studio, live sound and broadcasting fields. Universal audio la2a optical compressorlimiter vintage king.
Being music makers ourselves, we love geeking out on all things gear. Getting the authentic vintage sound from the plug in as if with the reassurance of all brand new parts inside. The la2a emerged in the same era, but in a slightly different way. Teletronix la2a just adding this baby for posterity originaly from teletronix, they eventualy were bought by universal audio the original was discontinued and now you can get a. Teletronix la2a leveling amplifier this oversized item has special shipping requirements the shipping company will call you to schedule your delivery date and time. My father purchased the product rights and the name. I am thinking about buying a vintage 33609 metal knobs or a vintage teletronix la2a. News music art books mag enmore audio clocked needle in the hay.
Your offer and purchase constitutes your agreement and understanding of the following. Recproaudio pro audio equipment diy recording gear. As is denotes that the seller is selling, and the buyer is buying an item in whatever condition it presently exists, and that the buyer is accepting the item with all faults, whether or not. Universal audios 1176 and la2a primary colours of compression. This exacting reissue by universal audio heralds the return of the teletronix la2a.
Build your own vintage pro audio equipment diy recording studio gear. Teletronix la2a just adding this baby for posterity originaly from teletronix, they eventualy were bought by universal audio the original was discontinued and now you can get a reissue made by ua. I put up a thread here somewhere with files comparing the 1176 rev d with a reissue and the two purple models. A history of the teletronix la2a leveling amplifier. The teletronix la2a leveler collection for the uad powered plugins platform and apollo interface puts three stunningly accurate incarnations of the iconic teletronix la2a at your fingertips.
England and wales company registration number 2008885. Tletronix history amplifier sound production technology scribd. Documents, presets, manuals universal audio teletronix la2a classic leveler collection plugin audiofanzine. Automatic gain reduction is accomplished by the use of an electrooptical variable attenuator, which is placed ahead of the first amplifier stage. Teletronix la2a, universal audio la2a compressor tube. This instruction book was reprinted from text composed by the. There are 2 versions of each layout and there are layouts for the ua la2a and the urei 68 both with a companion heater wire layout as you did. True to the original in design, manufacturing, and performancelagfree, distortionfree, optical attenuator systemdistortion less than 0. Getting the authentic vintage sound from the plug in as if with the reassurance of all brand new parts inside like the legendary.
For greater savings check out our used teletronix la2a compressor and get a great deal today. Teletronix la2a by universal audio thank you for purchasing this reproduction of the teletronix la2a. Teletronix la2a compressor, pultec eqp1a program equalizer, 1176 limiter, fender tweed deluxe 5e3 guitar amplifier, vacuum tube instrument direct box and more. Unfollow teletronix la2a to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Universal audio teletronix la2a classic leveling amplifier. Teletronix la2a manuals manuals and user guides for teletronix la2a. Now audio aficionados of all means can afford the amazinglyprecise dynamics processing that has defined generations of musical excellence both on and. Lawrence ii, founder of the teletronix engineering company in pasadena, california in the early 1960s.
The teletronix la2a leveler collection puts three of the most coveted incarnations of the iconic teletronix processor at your fingertips. A case could also be made for the urei 1176ln, as well. Buy universal audio teletronix la2a classic leveling amplifier exacting recreation of original la2a hardware unit featuring true to original, pointtopoint hand wired, t4 electrooptical attenuator, instantaneous gain reduction with no hd, tubedriven, handbuilt in usa. With its gentle, program dependent optical compression and meticulously designed tube amplifier, the la2a is the goto compressor for professional mixers around the world especially for vocals. We have 2 teletronix la2a manuals available for free pdf download. Each layout has a version where every component has a label or number. The teletronix la2a leveling amplifier rivals only the universal audio 1176 as one of the most revered compressors ever created. Get the guaranteed lowest price on teletronix musical gear. Universal audio la2a classic leveling amplifier musicians. Next to the fairchild 670, the teletronix la2a is argueably the most popular compressor ever made. This compressor was part of numerous chart breaking productions. This unit was invented by james lawrence, the founder of teletronix. La2a hardware vs plugin 26th october 2015 on this video we compare the real teletronix la2a universal audio compressor to one of the most popular software versions.
Teletronix la2a universal audio classic leveling amplifier for sale. This unit was invented by james lawrence, the founder of teletronix, a company that was eventually acquired by urei. The teletronix la2a is a classic tube compressor designed in the late 50s for and built under different manufacturers names over the years. New updated la2a layout and documentation by gambaholic. Ive finally worked out a part number with beede on the la2a meter. It can take a harsh vocal or saxaphone signal and make it very musical. Not as versatile, more expensive, and has tubes whereas the 76 is s. With painstaking care, every new la2a unit is pointtopoint handwired in scotts valley, california, with every component carefully evaluated for authenticity. Only cosmetic issue is the vu meter surround see pic. Documents, presets, manuals universal audio teletronix la2a. Each unit is built in universal audios facility in scotts valley, california, pointtopoint handwired, with every component carefully evaluated.
They will sell the exact same meter minus the teletronix logo on the meter scale, correct sensitivity, tolerance and scale deflection. The teletronix la2a the la2a leveling amplifier is an audio gain reduction device, invented by james f. The teletronix leveling amplifier will automatically reduce audio peaks which might otherwise over drive broadcast or recording equipment. In the early 1950s, jim lawrence, a young university of southern california degreed electrical engineer, was quietly asked to join cal techs. Mixing vocals to sit properly in the mix warren huart. While teletronix may have written the book on studio compressionlimiting with the legendary la2a in the 1960s, we just added a new chapter to that venerable tome the klark teknik kt2a. And if the 1176 was the precocious punk, full of attitude, the la2a was its refined, more restrained sibling. Universal audio teletronix la2a classic leveling amplifier la2a.
Teletronix la2a history and how it works recording forums. Uad teletronix la2a legacy by universal audio plugins vst. The best gear advice always comes from those who use it the most. View and download teletronix la2a instruction manual online. The test video of leveling amplifier proreplicas la2a. Easy to copy the scale considering keith has provided a scan of one on kruzs site. Like the hardware, the la2a silver, la2a gray, and la2 models offer distinct variations in time constants, compression knee, headroom, distortion, program and frequency dependence, and more. A unique tubedriven electrooptical attenuator system allows instantaneous gain reduction with no increase in harmonic distortion an accomplishment at the time, still appreciated today. Part i overview teletronix la2a this is a first introduction and overview of the iconic tube opto compressor explaining the controls as well as the major components on the back. The original was immediately acknowledged for its smooth, natural compression characteristics. In 1967 studio electronics eventually renamed urei. Please read the definition of as is below before buying. Its replica of legendary teletronic la2a from 1968 year. The la2a leveling amplifier is an audio compressor invented by james f.
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