{"product_id":"cl-2a","title":"Tube-Tech CL 2A","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCL 2A DUAL OPTO COMPRESSOR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TUBE-TECH CL 2A is an all-tube optical compressor with two independent, linkable channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCL 2A is a great compressor on all sources, and it is widely known as an excellent “problem solver” when delicate gain control is called for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it on keyboards, guitars, vocals or even on the mix buss – the result is always musical, smooth and transparent. Among engineers, the CL 2A is loved because of its ability to keep instruments at their right place in the mix, while still retaining their dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures and Technical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCL 2A is a two channel all-tube opto compressor, featuring two independent channels. The optical gain reduction element is placed after the input transformer and followed by an all tube-based output amplifier with a +10 dB gain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA link switch is provided for use of the two separate compressors in stereo mode or for linking several compressors together.  Both Input and Output are balanced and have fully floating transformers with a static screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe power supply and the sidechain circuit are based on solid state designs. With the exception of the anode voltage for the output stage, all DC voltages are stabilized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-distortion optical gain reduction element\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-tube based push-pull amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response @ -3 dB: 5 Hz to 60 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow noise: \u0026lt; -80 dBU @ 10 dB gain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCMRR: \u0026gt; 60 dB @ 10 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariable ratio from 1.5:1 to 10:1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinuously variable attack and release times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput gain: Off to +10 dBU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariable threshold: Off to -20 dBU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVU meters show output or compression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLinkable for stereo applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterconnection of several compressors via two busses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClickless In\/Out relay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConductive plastic potentiometers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold plated switches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput and output are transformer balanced and fully floating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQ: What’s the difference between CL1B and CL2A?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe TUBE-TECH CL2A design is \u003cem\u003ebased\u003c\/em\u003e on the famous CL1B but not exactly the same.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCL2A versus CL1B: CL2A is based on the CL1B, but it”s not a stereo CL1B!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome differences exist between the two units: CL2A features a different optical element, with a little more “soft”or “rounded” action compared to the element in the CL1B.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe amount of transparency you get when using the CL2A is similar to the CL1B.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tube amplifier circuit is basically the same, with the main difference being that the input transformer and the tube amps in the CL2A delivers a more “normal” amount of gain compared to the CL1B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe control circuit has been changed so the CL2A”s max release time is two seconds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e **Check lead time before order\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tube-Tech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8184278319156,"sku":"","price":100975.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2331\/3623\/products\/CL2AFront.jpg?v=1525692172","url":"https:\/\/eaproaudio.co.za\/products\/cl-2a","provider":"EA Pro Audio ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}