{"product_id":"teletronix-la-2a-silverface-revision-2c-1560-vintage","title":"Teletronix LA-2A Silverface Revision 2C #1560 (Vintage)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTeletronix LA-2A Leveling Amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e has a long history stretching back over half a century. During that time the company changed hands and the model went through a variety of incarnations. Despite these several changes, the LA-2A has remained one of the most popular tools in the recording studio, beloved by engineers for its program-dependent compression and ease of use. Beautiful for vocals, bass, guitars, overheads, drums, etc. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEssentially there are six different versions of the LA-2A, based on various design elements, parts, outward appearance, and parent companies. The six revisions can best be classified as: Revision 1 (the original); Revisions 2A, 2B and 2C (all inter-related in various ways); Reissue 1 and Reissue 2. The first four versions kept consecutive serial numbers, while the two reissues had their own numbering scheme. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe final, seventh version, appeared when Universal Audio was resurrected by Bill Putnam Jr., and the LA-2A made its modern reappearance in the line of \"UA Classics\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBriefly the differences are most easily classified by company ownership:\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRevision 1 - the original, produced in 1962 by Teletronix under Jim Lawrence, inventor of the LA-2A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRevision 2A - Teletronix patent is acquired by Babcock Electronics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRevision 2B - Teletronix patent is licensed from Babcock Electronics by Bill Putnam Sr. \/ Studio Electronics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRevision 2C - Teletronix patent is acquired from Babcock Electronics by Bill Putnam Sr. \/ UREI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReissue 1 - 1979 reissue by UREI \/ United Recording Electronics Industries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReissue 2 - 1992 reissue after UREI is acquired by Harman Electronics \/ JBL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis unit is a silverface version, dubbed Revision 2C, with the following features:\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial numbers 1201-1800 (approx.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaceplate is brushed aluminum with red \"Teletronix\" logo \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarting around unit #1750, late models may have had the black \"UREI\" logo on the faceplate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeletronix patent acquired along with the broadcast division of Babcock Electronics by Bill Putnam's United Recording Electronics Industries (UREI)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType \/ Serial No. and address is all on a single sticker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear Panel Graphics: screen printed\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput transformer remains UTC HA-100X in early units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariable pre-emphasis filter, R37\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectro-Optical attenuator cell: T4A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety Switch on front hinged panel: none\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimit\/Compress switch on the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e230 volt operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarting around unit #1640, the input transformer is changed to UTC A-10 and the opto is changed to T4B.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Teletronix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44450994126951,"sku":"192887","price":15995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/teletronix-la-2a-silverface-revision-2c-1560-vintage_192887_1_6e0edae1-8691-4272-8c6b-edf0de57443d.jpg?v=1787095408","url":"https:\/\/vintageking.mom\/products\/teletronix-la-2a-silverface-revision-2c-1560-vintage","provider":"Vintage King","version":"1.0","type":"link"}