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Teletronix LA-2A Studio Compressor Pedal

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Teletronix LA-2A Studio Compressor Pedal

Get the rich tube tones of a legendary limiter.

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  • Get warm optical tube compression sounds heard on decades of classic records
  • Add weight and texture to any sound, clean or dirty, with perfectly emulated tube preamp section
  • Easily dial in perfect compression effects with Dry Mix control and Stock/Fast switch
  • Rely on timeless UA craftsmanship, built for decades of rock-solid performance
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Details

  • Authentic emulation of iconic Teletronix LA-2A optical tube compressor/limiter, captured in a compact stompbox
  • Perfectly captured end-to-end emulation of vintage transformers, tube amplifiers, and T4 optical cell for fat, three-dimensional tube tones
  • Dry Mix control for easy parallel compression effects
  • True/buffered bypass, Stock/Fast attack switch
  • Timeless UA design and craftsmanship, built for years of reliable performance

Get the Rich Tube Tones of a Legendary Limiter

The Teletronix LA-2A Studio Compressor puts the sounds of our legendary optical tube limiter at your feet, voiced to precisely match the original hand-wired hardware — with all the inspiring tone and classic feel on tap.

Enjoy Gentle Dynamics Control and Natural Sustain 

Whether it's ringing clean tones and single-note guitar lines, or adding focus to bass, synths, and keys, the Teletronix LA-2A enhances instruments like no other compressor. This pedal gives you all the big, three-dimensional sound of the original hardware — including its transformers, tubes, and T4 optical cell distortions — right on your pedalboard.

Add the Fat Sound of a Vintage Tube Circuit

Even without compression, Teletronix LA-2A will elevate your tone with bold tube thickening, easily pushing your already-cooking tube amp into juicy overdrive, full of harmonics and color.

Compress with a Tough, Compact Stompbox

Built for years of trouble-free performance, Teletronix LA-2A Studio Compressor features switchable true/buffer bypass, Stock/Fast switch for quicker attack time, and a Dry Mix control for easy parallel compression, giving you legendary limiting effects for decades to come.

Specifications

Specifications

Power requirements (power supply sold separately)
Isolated 9VDC, center-negative, 250 mA minimum
Inputs
1/4" unbalanced TS
Outputs
1/4" unbalanced TS
Input impedance
1 Megohm
Output impedance
500 Ohms
Maximum input level
12.2 dBu
Maximum output level
12.1 dBu
Frequency response
20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±1 dB
USB Type-C
For registration and firmware updates via computer
Dimensions (with knobs and protrusions)
Height: 2.56 inches, 6.5 cm Width: 3.62 inches, 9.2 cm Depth: 5.55 inches, 14.1 cm
Weight (unboxed)
0.62 lbs, 0.28 kg

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What They Say

UAFX pedals' build quality and sonic goodness are simply incredible, and their vintage outboard tones are a game changer for modern-day creatives.

Justus West

John Legend, Alicia Keys, Ty Dolla $ign

UAFX Amp Emulator pedals have become a staple in my studio. Each one is stacked with brilliant sonics that keep me inspired.

Tyler Bryant

Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown

UAFX pedals have truly recreated classic analog effects of the past, and made them better.

Butch Walker

Fall Out Boy, Panic At The Disco, Pink

UA Studio Sessions

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  • OU
    o. u.
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 years ago
    Nice, easy to use comp/limiter

    Great sound with very little tweaking. I makes bass sound more "record ready”. Thicker and more presence. I did not notice any bad side-effects. Did not use the direct signal at all.

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  • RG
    R. G.
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 years ago
    Universal Audio UAFX LA-2A

    This pedal does exactly what the studio version does. I recommend!

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Frequently Asked Questions

UAFX pedals require an isolated 9 volt DC, center negative, 2.1 x 5.5 mm barrel connector (same as standard Boss connectors) power supply that can provide the following current requirements: Full-sized UAFX pedals (with two footswitches) require 400 mA (milliamps) of current; Compact UAFX pedals (with a single footswitch) require 250 mA (milliamps) of current
Connect the pedal using a USB-C cable to your compatible computer, and run the UA Connect application to update your firmware.
You can register your pedal with the UA Connect desktop app or the UAFX Control mobile app.
Dual footswitch UAFX pedals have Bluetooth, and you can download the UAFX Control mobile app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, to connect to your pedals and access additional functionality.
Each UAFX pedal has unique functionality. We recommend carefully reading the accompanying manual for each pedal here.
Check our Knowledge Base for additional questions

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