What kind of compressor is an LA-2A?
tube-based compressor
The LA-2A is a hand-wired, tube-based compressor. It uses an electroluminescent panel together with a cadmium-sulfide light-dependent resistor (which in the LA-2A’s own terminology is called the T4 cell) to provide gain reduction.
What does a Levelling amplifier do?
Like a compressor or limiter, the role of a leveling amplifier is to reduce the dynamic range of track. In other words, it makes the difference between the loudest part of a track and the quietest smaller. This makes the mix sound richer and makes for more comfortable listening experience.
Is a 1176 a tube compressor?
The 1176 Peak Limiter is a dynamic range compressor designed by Bill Putnam and introduced by UREI in 1967. Derived from the 175 and 176 tube compressors, it marked the transition from vacuum tubes to solid-state technology.
Who can use the LA-2A?
Virtually anyone with ears can manipulate the LA-2A’s ultra-simple two main control knobs — Gain and Peak Reduction — to bring signals under control with consistency and punch.
What is LA2A compression and how does it work?
At the heart of the LA2A compression circuit is the T4B cell. It’s considerably responsible for the smooth compression character. In this video I’ll show you how the T4B cell works and what it actually does. The second major part of the LA2A is the amp circuit – or the tube make-up amp.
What do the knobs on the LA-2A do?
The LA-2A front panel boasts only two main knobs: Gain (this refers to its up to +40dB of output gain or “make-up gain”) and Peak Reduction, which on other compressors might be called “Threshold.” Compression settings for the lead vocal, with the LA-2A Silver.
What are ear tubes?
Ear tubes (tympanostomy tubes, ventilation tubes, pressure equalization tubes) are tiny, hollow cylinders, usually made of plastic or metal, that are surgically inserted into the eardrum.