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LA-2AOptical Limiter
Build the slow-blooming, tube-and-opto compression that makes signals feel finished before you touch a plugin.
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575.00 EURA classic circuit.
A builder-first approach.
The HoneyBadger DIY LA-2A is based around the celebrated 1967 optical limiter signal path. Its tube amplifier and light-dependent gain reduction create warm, forgiving movement that is especially at home on vocals and bass. The project is approachable with basic soldering skills when built carefully from the supplied bill of materials.
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Musical movement
Optical gain reduction follows the signal with a naturally program-dependent response rather than forcing every performance into the same envelope.
Tube character
The amplifier path adds the density, softness and dimensionality that made this style of limiter a recording-room standard.
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Start with the PCB, let us cover the hard-to-source foundation, or take on a complete kit with the main hardware and tubes included.
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