Electric Guitar Effects

The Universal Audio LA-2A Studio Compressor is a compact electric guitar effects pedal that faithfully recreates the legendary Teletronix LA-2A tube optical limiter in pedal format. It offers smooth dynamic control, vintage distortion and premium design.

ARTICLE N° 91580
  • Universal Audio LA-2A Studio Compressor
  • Effect pedal
  • Compressor and Limiter modes
  • Authentic recreation of the legendary Teletronix LA-2A
  • Compression controlled like in the studio
  • Modeling from an original copy:
  • Optical T4B module for gain reduction
  • Complete tube amp circuit
  • MIX control for parallel compression
  • Release option: Stock (original) or Fast
  • True Bypass / Buffered Bypass, your choice
  • Power supply: 9V DC shielded, center negative, 250 mA minimum (UA PSU-GP1-WW, sold separately)
  • Input/Output: 6.35 mm unbalanced TS jack
  • USB type C port for updates from the computer
  • Dimensions: 121 x 65.5 x 59mm
  • Weight: 300g
Immerse yourself in the classic studio era with the Universal Audio LA-2A Studio Compressor from the UAFX series. This compact pedal is the perfect bridge between past and present, capturing the essence of Teletronix's legendary eponymous optical tube limiter.

With this precise recreation of the original model, the LA-2A gives you smooth dynamic control, whether you're working on cleans, guitar solos, basslines, or synth phrases. The three-dimensional effect is obtained thanks to the distortion induced by transformers, lamps and T4B optical cells.

In addition to being able to switch between Compressor and Limiter modes, the vintage tube circuit gives you a dense sound and can even overdrive your tube amp, adding a palette of colors to your sound. With features such as a Stock/Fast switch for adjusting attack time, a Mix control for parallel compression, and a choice between full bypass or buffering, this compact and robust pedal is ready to become a staple in your pedalboard.

The Universal Audio LA-2A Studio Compressor captures the essence of the past to enrich your contemporary music. With a timeless design and premium construction from UA, this pedal will accompany you with confidence for years to come. Explore the studio's history in a compact pedal.
Effects
 compression, Limiter, Buffer
Analog / digital
 Analog
Mono / stereo
 Mono
Signal path
 True Bypass
Power supply
 Power adapter (sold separately)
USB port
 Yes

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For over 50 years, Universal Audio has been an industry leader in DSP audio modeling and vintage analog technology. The American manufacturer has released groundbreaking products such as the LA-2A compressor and the 610 tube mic preamp which have been used to record artists as diverse as the Beach Boys and Van Halen. 
Since the 2000s, Universal Audio has been faithfully reproducing classic analog recording equipment and designing new digital recording tools in keeping with the sound and spirit of vintage analog technology. Best-sellers include the Apollo interface, UAD-2 Satellite, UAD plug-ins, UADFX pedals and the OX Amp Top Box.

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