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From Our Research Team:

Stereo Signal Processor with a Classic Vibe!

The TL Audio Ebony Series A2 tube dual channel strip makes an incredibly effective stereo processor for your signal path. You get great-sounding preamp, compressor, and EQ character packed into a classic-looking 2U chassis. Each of its two channels on the Ebony Series A2 front panel includes input and output gain knobs, a Tube Warmth control, compression controls, a 4-band EQ, and a phase switch. You can put the compressor section pre- or post-EQ in the signal chain, and even put the EQ into the compressor's sidechain for an amazing level of flexibility from ath A2.

TL Audio Ebony Series A2 Tube Dual Channel Strip at a Glance:

• A beautiful blend of modern and classic
  
• Flexible EQ and compression sections
  
• Dial in tube character when you want it
  
• Intuitive panel controls
  
• Classic sound made to fit the demands of modern studios

A beautiful blend of modern and classic
Each of the signal processors in TL Audio's Class A Ebony series give you classic looks and great sonic results — from clear and clean to vintage-tinged and warm. These units are also perfect for today's uncompromising digital studio environments, thanks to their low-noise operation, low distortion, and a wide frequency response.

Flexible EQ and compression sections
You get flexible and very effective EQ and compression controls onboard the A2. If you want pure preamp character only, you can bypass the EQ and compressor sections — or keep one or the other in the signal path. You can place the compressor section pre- or post-EQ, or put the EQ into the compressor's sidechain for frequency-specific compression.

Dial in tube character when you want it
The Ebony Series A2 gives you clean, transparent performance when you need it, or you can dial in this unit's Tube Warmth control to put this dual preamp's onboard ECC83 tube to work. If you want to add some tube "color" to a vocal or an instrument, this selectable feature lets you choose exactly how much you want.

Intuitive panel controls
The 2U Ebony Series A2's front panel includes a phase reverse switch, large input gain, output gain, and Tube Warmth knobs, which complement the A2's classy black panel and single VU meter. The EQ and compressor sections also feature these knobs, which make it easy to perform fast yet accurate adjustments.

Classic sound made to fit the demands of modern studios
TL Audio puts a wealth of experience and a commitment to quality behind the Ebony Series A2. Founder Tony Larking began by restoring vintage recording consoles, and TL Audio's first offerings included original Neve EQ modules that were repackaged for recording studio use. By the early 1990s, TL Audio recognized that the demand for tube-equipped outboard gear far exceeded the supply of vintage Pultec and Fairchild gear, so the company went to work and produced its first tube gear — the EQ-1. The EQ-1 appealed to modern studio owners thanks to its combination of tube warmth and ultra-quiet operation. You'll find that same blend of classic character and modern performance in the A2 and all of TL Audio's gear; from preamp modules to full consoles, TL Audio builds quality into everything they make.

TL Audio Ebony Series A2 Tube Dual Channel Strip Features:

• Discrete Class A and tube stereo processor
  
• Balanced inputs and outputs
  
• Stereo operation
  
• Switchable tube stage with rotary drive control
  
• 3-band EQ with swept mid
  
• Compressor section with variable ratio, threshold, attack, release, knee and gain makeup
  
• EQ switchable pre and post compression stage
  
• Analogue style VU metering for level/gain reduction
  
• +10dB metering for use with DAW

Line Inputs:

• Discrete Class A circuitry from input to output (unless Tube stage In)
  
• Gain Range: -20dB to +20dB
  
• Maximum Input level: +26dBu
  
• Frequency Response: 10Hz to 40KHz, +0, -0.5dB
  
• Distortion: 0.007% @ 1KHz, +4dBu @ 0dB gain
  
• Distortion (THD + Noise): 0.025%, 10Hz to 40KHz
  
• Noise: -94dBu, 22Hz to 22KHz, @ 0dB gain at input and output

Outputs:

• Gain Range: +/-20dB
  
• Maximum Level: +22dBu (2Kohm load), +26dBu (10Kohm load)
  

Tube Stage:

• Typical Distortion: 1% to 10%
  
• second harmonic
  
• Noise: -88dBu (22Hz to 22KHz), output gain @ 0dB

Compressor:

• Threshold Range: -20dB to +10dB
  
• Ratio Range: 2:1 to 20:1
  
• Attack: 1ms ("Fast"), 8ms ("Slow")
  
• Release: 200ms ("Fast"), 2s ("Slow")
  
• Knee: "Hard" and "Soft" settings
  
• Gain Makeup: 0dB to 20dB

Equalizer:

• LF: +/-15dB @ 80Hz, shelving
  
• Mid: +/-15dB, swept 150Hz to 7KHz, Q = 0.7
  
• HF: +/-15dB @ 12KHz, shelving,
  
• "Pre" and "Sidechain" (Compressor) switches

Metering:

• Tube "Drive" LEDs: Variable intensity over 10dB level range, typically corresponding
  
• to 1% to 5% THD
  
• Tube "Peak" LEDs: Dependant on level and drive, typically corresponding to 10% THD.
  
• Output "Peak" LEDs: +19dBu on output
  
• VU Meter: Switchable to Channel A or B, Input or Ouput, and Gain Reduction
  
• Nominal calibration: 0VU = +4dBu
  
• +10dB switch calibration: 0VU = +14dBu

The TL Audio Ebony Series A2 gives you classic looks and premium stereo channel strip performance!

Specification Detail Analog Inputs 2 x XLR Analog Outputs 2 x XLR Circuit Tube and Solid State Digital Inputs No Digital Inputs Digital Outputs Optional Digital Output Kind Hybrid Mastering Processor MIDI I/O No MIDI I/o Sidechain No Total Channels 2 Manufacturer Part Number 23-71033

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