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The Behringer 2A Classic Leveling Amplifier is a single-channel, vintage-inspired optical compressor that combines warm, musical sound with smooth and effective dynamics control. Inspired by the legendary 1960s 2A-style optical compressor, this professional analogue processor is designed to bring classic tube character and natural-sounding compression to modern recording, mixing and mastering applications.
At the heart of the Behringer 2A is a vintage-style optical attenuator based on the electroluminescent technology used in its original 1960s predecessor. This optical compression design provides smooth, musical gain reduction, making it particularly effective for controlling vocal dynamics, adding consistency to bass recordings and enhancing the overall character of instruments and mixes. Its responsive compression behaviour helps manage dynamic variations while retaining the natural expression of the original performance.
Premium vacuum tubes and high-quality Midas transformers contribute to the 2A's distinctive vintage-inspired warmth and tonal richness. Together, these components deliver the musical colouration associated with classic tube-based studio equipment, making the compressor suitable for both subtle dynamic control and more pronounced analogue character.
Designed for flexibility throughout the recording process, the Behringer 2A is equally at home during tracking, mixing and mastering. Stereo Link functionality allows two compatible units to work together when processing stereo programme material, providing an additional option for stereo bus compression and mastering applications. Combining traditional optical compression technology with professional-quality components, the Behringer 2A offers an accessible way to introduce classic analogue dynamics processing into contemporary studio workflows.
Features
- Classic single-channel optical leveling amplifier inspired by the legendary 1960s 2A-style compressor
- Vintage-inspired analogue compression delivers smooth, musical dynamics control
- Vintage-style optical attenuator based on classic electroluminescent technology
- Premium vacuum tubes provide warm, rich and characterful analogue sound
- High-quality Midas transformers contribute to distinctive vintage-inspired tonal warmth
- Optical compression design provides natural-sounding gain reduction and dynamic consistency
- Suitable for controlling vocal dynamics, enhancing bass recordings and processing instruments
- Combines musical sound character with flexible and effective dynamics processing
- Ideal for recording, mixing and mastering applications
- Stereo Link functionality allows two compatible units to process stereo programme material
- Suitable for stereo bus processing and mastering when used with a second compatible unit
- Classic analogue processing design inspired by professional studio equipment of the 1960s
Specifications
General
- Brand: Behringer
- Model: 2A
- Product Name: Classic Leveling Amplifier
- Product Type: Optical Compressor / Leveling Amplifier
- Channel Configuration: Single Channel
- Design Inspiration: Classic 1960s 2A-Style Optical Compressor
- Manufacturer Part Number: 0817-ABS86-AU1
- Australis Music SKU: 450881
- UPC/EAN: 4033653063166
Compression
- Compression Type: Optical
- Compression Technology: Electroluminescent Optical Attenuation
- Optical Attenuator: Vintage-Style Design Based on 1960s Technology
- Dynamics Processing: Analogue Gain Reduction and Level Control
- Compression Character: Smooth, Musical and Vintage-Inspired
Analogue Circuitry
- Valve Circuitry: Premium Vacuum Tubes
- Transformers: High-Quality Midas Transformers
- Signal Character: Warm, Vintage-Inspired Analogue Sound
Stereo Operation
- Stereo Link: Supported
- Stereo Processing: Via Two Compatible Linked Units
- Stereo Applications: Stereo Programme Material and Mastering
Applications
- Recording Applications: Tracking, Mixing and Mastering
- Typical Audio Sources: Vocals, Bass, Instruments and Programme Material
- Processing Applications: Dynamic Level Control, Optical Compression and Analogue Tone Shaping
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