The Universal Audio LA3A Classic Audio Leveler is a high-end, set and forget Classic Solid-State Opto-Compressor used for vocal, bass, electric guitar and instrument tracking across the world.
The Universal Audio LA-3A Classic Audio Leveler combines custom UA transformers and design cues from the 1176LN with the T4 electro-optical attenuator of the LA-2A to create its own unique compression characteristics and sonic signature.
The original LA-3A marked the departure from the tube design of the Teletronix LA-2A. Immediately embraced as a studio workhorse, the LA-3A remains a favorite of engineers and producers worldwide to this day.
The current UA Classics reissue of the LA-3A meticulously retains all the internal and external qualities of the original: the same simple control set, and the T4 electro-optical attenuator, which is the source of the LA-3A's program dependent compression.
It also retains the 2RU half-rack design, and comes complete with a single-unit rack assembly — no additional kit is necessary. All the original rear panel connections and controls are also maintained, while the commonly performed LA-3A gain mod is added as an additional switch for maximum studio versatility.
The main features of the Universal Audio LA3A include:
- Legendary, high-end, set and forget Classic Solid-State Opto-Compressor used for vocal, bass, electric guitar and instrument tracking
- True to the original in design, manufacturing and performance
- Classic Solid-State Opto-Compressor
- Custom UA Transformers and T4 cell
- Discrete Amplifier up to 50dB gain
- Rear Panel "Gain Mod" switch for gain control
- Designed by ex-UREI engineer Dennis Fink
- External Connections: Jones Barrier terminals and XLR connectors
- Gain Reduction: up to 40 dB
- Distortion: Less than 0.33% at +24dBm
- Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz +/- 0.5 dB
- Noise Floor: -80 dB below program at threshold of limiting
- Gain: 30 +/- 1dB, 50 +/- 1dB
- Output Level: +20 dBm nominal
- Input Level: 0dBm at 50dB gain; +20dBm at 30dB gain
- Attack: 1.5ms or less
- Release: 0.06s for 50% release
Universal Audio LA3A Classic Audio Leveler (code 30179)
Legendary, high-end, set and forget Classic Solid-State Opto-Compressor used for vocal, bass, electric guitar and instrument tracking across the world.
£1,689.00 (inc vat)