Summit Audio TLA-50 Tube Leveling Amplifier The TLA-50 Tube Leveling Amplifier is a single channel, tube based compressor that will add warmth to any signal. Whether for live or studio work, the unit helps make a track fit in a mix. Anything but sterile, the TLA-50 imparts a flattering tone on anything passing through it. With +4dBu and -10dBV inputs and outputs, the unit interfaces into any studio with ease utilizing automatic level matching. Additional features include side chain access, stereo linking with another TLA-50, switchable attack and release times, fully adjustable gain and gain reduction controls and accurate VU metering with overload indication. Housed in a compact 1U half rack chassis with internal power supply, the TLA-50 provides traditional Summit Audio sonic quality at an affordable price. Very musical sounding and easy to use single channel tube compressor Perfect for tracking and mixing vocals, bass, guitar amps and kick drum Continuously variable gain and gain reduction controls Three position attack and release settings Automatic level matching for interfacing -10dBV and +4dBu devices Side chain access Stereo linkable with another TLA-50 VU metering of input level or gain reduction Overload indication Function Soft knee tube compressor Number of Channels Single Inputs 1 x XLR-1/4" TRS combo Outputs 1 x XLR 1 x 1/4" TRS phone Maximum Input Level +25dBu Compression Threshold Program dependent Compression Ratio Program dependent Attack Time Fast, Medium, Slow ranges, program dependent Release Time Fast, Medium, Slow ranges, program dependent Gate Threshold Not applicable Gate Rate Not applicable Maximum Output Level +25dB Make-up Gain 20dB Frequency Response 10Hz to 50kHz Dynamic Range Not specified by manufacturer Noise -90dB Dimensions (WxDxH) 9 1/2" x 8" x 1 3/4" Specialties VU with overload, output or gain reduction indication
