Universal Audio Teletronix LA-2A Studio Compressor

The Universal Audio Teletronix LA-2A Studio Compressor brings the legendary "soft-knee" optical tube compression of the world-renowned Teletronix hardware to a compact, pedalboard-friendly format. This pedal delivers the same warm, three-dimensional tones used on decades of classic records, providing effortless dynamics control and iconic tube character.

Key Features:

• Authentic LA-2A Emulation: Experience a bit-for-bit recreation of the original hand-wired hardware, including the unique T4 optical cell, vacuum tubes, and large transformers that define the LA-2A sound.
• Warm Tube Character: Beyond compression, the pedal’s perfectly emulated tube preamp section adds weight, texture, and harmonic richness to your signal—even with the compression turned down.
• Effortless Dynamics: Achieve smooth, natural sustain and transparent leveling for guitars, bass, or synths without the pumping artifacts of traditional VCA compressors.
• Parallel Compression: The Dry Mix control allows you to blend your uncompressed signal with the compressed tone, maintaining pick attack and natural dynamics while adding the "fatness" of the LA-2A.
• Selectable Attack Speeds: Use the Stock/Fast switch to choose between the classic, slower response of the original unit or a faster attack time for more aggressive transient control.

Legendary Sound in a Modern Format:

• Versatile Gain Reduction: Dial in everything from subtle "always-on" enhancement to heavy, saturated limiting.
• Compact Reliability: Built with UA’s signature craftsmanship, this rugged stompbox is designed for years of professional use on the road or in the studio.
• Switchable Bypass: Choose between True or Buffered bypass to maintain signal integrity throughout your chain.

Technical Specifications:

• Compression Type: Tube Optical.
• I/O: Mono 1/4" Input and Output.
• Power: 9VDC isolated, center-negative, 250mA minimum.
• Updates: USB-C port for firmware updates and registration via UA Connect.

Whether you are looking to smooth out a clean funky rhythm, add sustain to a soaring lead, or give your bass a "record-ready" presence, the Teletronix LA-2A Studio Compressor provides the musical, high-fidelity compression that has made its rack-mount predecessor a studio staple for over 50 years.