Dynamics
Optical Compression
Optical leveling and program-dependent compression.
The Tools
5 Plugins
Universal Audio
LA-2
Provide the collection's slowest, mellowest optical leveling response for sustained vocals and instruments. This early LA-2 model is fixed in Limit mode and includes a plug-in-only parallel Mix control.
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Universal Audio
LA-2A Gray
Smooth vocal and instrument dynamics with the mid-1960s Gray LA-2A's medium-speed optical response. Tube-path coloration and frequency-sensitive detection complement its straightforward leveling controls.
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Universal Audio
LA-2A Silver
Apply the collection's fastest LA-2A optical response for versatile leveling, including more transient-rich sources. It combines program-dependent compression with modeled tube electronics and adjustable detector emphasis.
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Universal Audio
Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveler
Deliver first-generation LA-2A optical leveling with a compact control set and reduced DSP demand. It omits the newer collection's transformer/I/O distortion modeling and Emphasis control.
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Universal Audio
Teletronix LA-3A Audio Leveler
Combine optical leveling with the LA-3A's solid-state character for vocals, guitars, bass, and drums. The documented refreshed plug-in adds detector HF Emphasis and parallel dry/wet blending.
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