Compressors Limiters & Gates

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The Pro VLA II is a tube driven Vactrol-based compressor/leveling amplifier designed to excel in any professional audio environment. Superior performance and an incredible tone makes the Pro VLA II and indispensable tool for tracking, mixing, mastering, dynamic control of live sound sources or for use in broadcast audio.

Capable of delivering a far more musical natural sounding and sonically transparent compression than competitive units in its class, the Pro VLA II uses an Opto-electronic circuit rather than the more typical design VCA driven level detection circuit. This VCA-less design coupled with a 12AT7 vacuum tube in the gain stage makes the Pro-VLA II the ideal dynamic control device for critical audio applications.

Exceptional signal integrity with extremely low noise and low distortion is achieved in the Pro VLA II by utilizing a transformerless design throughout.

Unlike typical compression units that use Voltage Controlled Amplifiers (VCA's) to handle level detection, the Pro VLA II's Opto-electronic design allows a far more transparent and musical sounding compression without sounding aggressive or un-natural. This Vactrol based optical electronic circuitry is the basic component of the classic highly sought after compressors of past.

The Vactrol design allows the Pro VLA II to react to audio signal in much the same way the eye naturally adjusts to fluctuations in light levels, smoothly, quietly and almost imperceptibly.

The Pro VLA II is a soft knee leveling amplifier by design. Although capable of providing dramatic compression effects, the Pro VLA II was designed to excel in any application where transparent, expressively musical dynamics control is desired.

Large highly visible backlit analog VU meters accurately display input and output levels while extremely fast 10-segment LED's display gain reduction. For added functionality, the LED's display either average level for mastering & mixing applications or peak hold for monitoring individual sources when tracking audio.

XLR and 1/4" TRS balanced inputs and outputs are provided to ensure the Pro VLA II can connect with any audio source or hardware. A +4 dBu/-10 dBu mode switch optimizes the Pro VLA II I/O for either consumer or professional equipment.

Notes: 60 years of history in your studio, today.

Lindell meticulously engineered the LiN2A to faithfully reproduce the tonal quality and ease-of-use of the de-facto dynamics processor of the past 60 years. The Lin2A's simple control scheme belies its versatility. Thanks to its superlative Black Lion T4BLA opto element, it can effortlessly deliver transparent level-smoothening for silky vocals - or add a bit of the bite and weight to bass and kick tracks.

'2A-style compression forgoes the conventional ratio, attack, and release controls of other compressors in favour of a simple 2-knob interface with program-dependent responsiveness. In short: you couldn't make it sound bad if you tried.

The Lindell LiN2A: 60 years of history in your studio, today.

True tube-driven optical compression and limiting
Superb Black Lion T4BLA Opto Element for smooth gain reduction and transparency
Two USA-manufactured Cinemag transformers
Quick, effortless two-knob user interface for instant results
Dynamically responsive Compress mode (3:1) and hard Limiter (8:1) mode
Ultra-fast attack and level-dependent release
Vintage-style VU for monitoring
Balanced input and output

Technical Specifications

Attack: Dictated by T4BLA optocell
Release: Dictated by T4BLA optocell
Ratio: Program-dependent
Voltage: 115VAC, 230VAC rear panel switchable AC Mains Input: IEC320-C14 standard plug.
AC Mains: Input: 100V-240V depending on supplied

Dimensions:
Width 438mm (19")
Height 88mm (2U)
Depth 250mm
Weight: 3.7kg (8.2 lbs)

Notes: Decades of dynamic processing

The LiN 76 has been carefully designed to recreate the timbres of nuances of vintage-era '76-style FET compressors.

The most classic and respected sounds of dynamic processors live on in the LiN 76, as well as the infamous "all-button" mode made famous by British recording engineers throughout the 1970's - a sound that's still popular today.

The Lindell LiN 76: Instant vibe for today's demanding studios.

Instant vintage-vibe dynamics processing
USA-made transformers
4:1, 8:1, 12:1, 20:1, and "All-button" compression ratio modes
Vintage-style VU for monitoring
Variable attack and release times, with ultra-fast attack options
Balanced input and output

Technical Specifications

Attack: Continuously variable 20uS to 800uS
Release: Continuously variable 50mS to 1200mS
Ratio: Pushbutton selected 4:1, 8:1, 12:1, 20:1 and any combination
Voltage: 12VAC
AC Mains Input: 100V-240V depending on supplied

Dimensions:
Width 438mm (19")
Height 88mm (2U)
Depth 250mm
Weight: 8kg

Some notes on Attack and Release: Compressor control schemes can vary significantly. On the LiN76, Lindell have chosen "left is less, right is more."

Turn the Attack knob to the left for faster attack times and to the right for slower, with a 20uS to 800uS range.

Turn the Release knob to the left for faster release times and to the right for slower, with a 50mS to 1200mS range.