UAD Teletronix LA-2A Leveler Collection
Universal Audio · $49+
UAD Teletronix LA-2A Leveler Collection includes Silver, Gray, and LA-2 optical compressor models for smooth leveling on vocals, bass, and more.
The official optical leveling suite—Silver, Gray, and LA-2 models that remain the studio default for smooth vocal and bass compression.
Am besten für: Vocal and bass mixers who want authentic Teletronix optical compression without hunting hardware.
Pros
- Three historic LA-2A-era models with distinct timing and tone
- Gentle optical tube leveling that flatters vocals and bass
- Native + Apollo workflows; artist presets included
- Simple two-knob philosophy that stays musical under abuse
Cons
- Less flexible than multi-ratio modern compressors for complex automation
- Overlaps CLA-2A and free optical tools for tight budgets
- Sale and Spark pricing vary—verify current cost
Überblick
The UAD Teletronix LA-2A Leveler Collection packages official emulations of the historic optical leveling amplifiers that still define "smooth vocal compression" in pro rooms. UA owns the Teletronix lineage, and the collection gives three sought-after incarnations—Silver, Gray, and LA-2—rather than a single averaged model.
It excels at program-dependent optical gain reduction. Peak reduction and gain stay simple while the photocell timing does the musical work on vocals, bass, and other sources that need glue without FET aggression. Silver's faster constant opens drums and percussion; Gray sits in the medium lane many engineers prefer for general sources. Native operation puts the set on every DAW, not only Apollo systems.
The trade-offs are control and competition. If you need multi-ratio precision and lookahead, Pro-C 2 is more modern. CLA-2A and free optical tools undercut the price. As with most UAD titles, list versus sale versus Spark membership changes the value equation month to month.
Choose the LA-2A Collection for authentic optical leveling. Choose CLA-2A or LALA when budget rules, and the 1176 Collection when you need FET speed. The classic studio move remains pairing LA-2A and 1176 on critical vocals.
Spezifikationen
- Models
- LA-2A Silver, LA-2A Gray, LA-2
- Type
- Optical tube leveling amplifier / compressor
- Classic uses
- Vocals, bass, drums, acoustic sources
- Platform
- Native macOS/Windows; Apollo realtime tracking supported
- Authorization
- iLok account
- Trial
- 14-day demos available on eligible UAD native plugins
Zuletzt geprüft 2026-07-16
FAQ
Does the LA-2A Collection require UA hardware?
No for native use. It runs on macOS and Windows without Apollo. Hardware licenses enable realtime Unison/Apollo workflows.
What is the difference between Silver and Gray models?
UA presents the late-1960s Silver unit as faster and more flexible (including drums), while the mid-1960s Gray version has a more average medium-speed constant suited to broad sources.
LA-2A vs 1176 — which first?
LA-2A is smoother optical leveling; 1176 is faster FET punch. Many engineers use 1176 into LA-2A (or reverse) on vocals.
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