Universal Audio UAD Plug-Ins ver.7.4.2 - Manual (Page 472)

UAD Powered Plug-Ins Manual - 472 - Chapter 48: Teletronix LA-2A Leveler Collection
LA-2A Controls
Each model in the LA-2A plug-in collection has the same control set. The pa-
rameter descriptions below apply to all models unless otherwise noted.
Peak Reduction This control sets the amount of signal compression by adjusting the trigger
threshold. Increasing the value lowers the threshold, and therefore increases
the amount of compression. The available range is 0 dB (fully counter-clock-
wise) to -40 dB (fully clockwise).
Note: The front panel knob values, which range from 0-100, are arbitrary
and do not reflect any particular dB value.
Rotate this control clockwise until the desired amount of compression is
achieved. To monitor the amount of Peak Reduction, set the VU Meter knob to
Gain Reduction. Peak Reduction should be adjusted independently of the
Gain control.
When Peak Reduction is set to its minimum value, no compression (or limiting)
occurs but the signal is still colored by the circuitry and the output level can be
adjusted with the Gain control.
Gain The Gain knob increases the output level by up to 40 dB to compensate for the
reduced level that results from compression. Adjust the Gain control after the
desired amount of compression is achieved with the Peak Reduction control.
The Gain control does not affect the amount of compression.
Note: The front panel knob values, which range from 0-100, are arbitrary
and do not reflect any particular dB value.
Meter Knob This rotary knob sets the mode of the VU Meter. When set to Gain Reduction,
the VU Meter indicates the Gain Reduction level in dB. When set to +10 or
+4, the VU Meter indicates the output level in dB (when set to +4, a meter
reading of 0 corresponds to an output level of +4 dB).
VU Meter This is a standard VU meter that displays either the amount of gain reduction,
or output level, depending upon the setting of the Meter Function switch.
On/Power
Switch
Determines whether the plug-in is active. When the Power switch is in the Off
position, the plug-in is disabled and UAD DSP usage is reduced (unless
UAD–2 DSP LoadLock is enabled).