483 mm
SA-2A
COMPRESSORS & DYNAMICS · 2016

SA-2A

Stam Audio
Manufacturer
Stam Audio
Type
Compressors & Dynamics
Production
2016–2022
Orig. price
$1,199
Model
SA-2A
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Audio Demos

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Compatible Sound ROMs

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Modifications

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System Components

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Specifications

Type
Tube Electro-Optical Compressor
Input
XLR balanced, transformer-coupled
Meter
VU showing gain reduction or output
Power
120/240V AC switchable
Tubes
12AX7, 12BH7 or equivalent
Output
XLR balanced, transformer-coupled
Based On
UREI LA-2A
Topology
All-tube with electro-optical gain reduction
Attack Time
10ms (program-dependent)
Optical Cell
T4B-style electro-optical attenuator
Release Time
60ms-5s (program-dependent)
Gain Reduction
Up to 40dB

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