RA-2A Tube Opto Compressor

A modern take on the LA-2A sound for today’s studios RA-2A keeps the musical, program dependent character engineers love and adds daily-use practicality: a confident low-impedance tube output, a custom opto cell, predictable controls, and a clean, full-range response. It is the kind of compressor you reach for first on vocals and bass, and then keep on the mix bus because it just works. What it does best Vocals: natural leveling that holds phrases together without pumping Bass: solid and even low end with clear articulation Guitars and keys: smooth presence with controlled peaks Drum and mix bus: gentle glue in Compressor mode, confident peak control in Limit mode Bass-heavy material: engage Comp. HPF to keep kick and sub from driving the compression Why RA-2A LA-2A inspired behavior with a modern control feel Custom opto cell for a quick start to the release and a smooth, musical tail Low-impedance, high-current tube output that drives long lines and transformer load