{"product_id":"acme-audio-opticom-xla-3-mkii","title":"Acme Audio Opticom XLA-3 MKII","description":"\u003cdiv lang=\"en\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcme Audio Opticom XLA-3 MKII\u003c\/strong\u003e is a single-channel all-tube optical limiter built on the Teletronix LA-2A idea but with three compression curves instead of one. The circuit is point-to-point wired inside a 16-gauge solid steel chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree compression curves instead of one speed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core limitation of a classic opto is its single fixed time constant: either it suits the material or it does not. The XLA-3 offers Normal, Fast and Slow modes driven by a triple optoelectronic circuit with CdSe photocells. In Slow mode transients pass through largely intact; in Fast the unit starts behaving closer to a FET design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTone set by how hard you drive the input\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cinemag input transformer and the tube gain stage respond to level: run it politely and the path stays clean, push it and saturation and density arrive, pulling a vocal in front of the rest of the mix. A 15 dB pad lets you choose the operating point regardless of source level. Gain reduction reaches 29 dB and make-up gain 34 dB, so the unit covers both gentle levelling and aggressive drum bus compression. A stereo link connector pairs two units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-channel optical limiter with an all-tube circuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTriple optoelectronic circuit using CdSe photocells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNormal, Fast and Slow modes plus an Amp mode with no dynamics reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCinemag input transformer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitchable 15 dB input pad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-wired two-stage bypass and stereo link connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16-gauge steel chassis, point-to-point wiring, Bakelite knobs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: tube optical limiter, single channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetection: triple optoelectronic circuit, CdSe photocells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModes: Normal, Fast, Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +\/- 1.4 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum gain reduction: 29 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake-up gain: 34 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput pad: 15 dB, switchable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput transformer: Cinemag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnectors: Neutrik XLR input and output, stereo link\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetering: full-sized backlit panel meters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTube sockets: Micalex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: 115\/230 V AC via IEC inlet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ACME","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54554195591505,"sku":"27615","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8741\/0769\/files\/AcmeAudioOpticomXLA-3MKII.jpg?v=1786971635","url":"https:\/\/wrdtunes.com\/de\/products\/acme-audio-opticom-xla-3-mkii","provider":"Wired Tunes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}