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Inspired by the mother of all optical compressors, Klark Teknik set the bar high for its KT-2A Leveling Amplifier. With its warm, musical sound and flexible, highly effective dynamics control, the KT-2A is eminently useful in live settings and in all stages of the recording process, from tracking to mixing to mastering. The beating heart of the KT-2A is a vintage-style no-lag optical attenuator based on the same electroluminescent technology employed in its 1960s predecessor. The KT-2A is built using high-quality discrete components — all of which meet or exceed the specifications of the legendary compressor it is based on. Its characteristic warmth comes courtesy of hand-selected premium 12AX7, 12BH7, and EL84 tubes in a circuit that delivers ultra-low-noise output with tight bass, liquid midrange, and delicate, airy treble.
...straight through, one take. Drums were one mic, a 451. Once through the LA2A, and then through the KT2A Then bass. Into a JDI DI box, through LA2A and then KT2A. Same with guitar, which was through an amp, and mic’d with MXL R80 ribbon. Keys are NORD E piano into JDI box. Vocals and tenor sax are U87. I...
...so the performance, mix, whatever, must have been far better in 2, because... 1 is the LA2A, and 2 is the KT2A. When I was checking out the snare, I noted how much more open the LA2A sounded. I could hear the snares rattling, and heard that far less in the KT. I'm thinking maybe it...
Howdy Gruner 
More than 30 years living in Santa F, New Mexico and I still miss California's lovely climate. Spring is unpredictable here in Santa Fe. So far this year it has been dry and windy. We could use some rain!!!
Wish I had some LA2A...
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