Inova LA-2A Stereo Amplifier User Manual


 
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Table of Contents
Teletronix LA-2A by Universal Audio................................................................................... ii
Specifications .......................................................................................................................1
Operation of the LA-2A .......................................................................................................2
Input and Output Connections............................................................................... 2
Peak Reduction Control ........................................................................................ 2
Gain Control....................................................................................................... 2
VU Meter Operation............................................................................................ 3
Limit / Compress Switch........................................................................................ 3
Calibration...........................................................................................................................4
Meter Zero Adjust ............................................................................................... 4
Side-Chain Pre-Emphasis (R37).............................................................................. 4
Stereo Balance Adjust (R3)................................................................................... 4
Theory of Operation ............................................................................................................5
Compressor Basics............................................................................................... 5
Gain Reduction Circuit.......................................................................................... 8
Side-Chain Circuit .............................................................................................. 11
Output Circuit.................................................................................................... 11
Metering Circuit................................................................................................. 11
Appendix .......................................................................................................................... 12
Creative Classics: The 1176 Solid State Limiting Amplifier and the LA-2A
Leveling Amplifier.............................................................................................. 12
The LA-2A ..................................................................................................... 12
Developing the 1176 ..................................................................................... 13
More Than a Vintage Fad: Classic Sound.......................................................... 13