SOLD Summit Audio 2BA-221 Tube Mic/Line Preamp & TLA-50 Tube Leveling Amplifier Compressor

For your consideration is a fantastic pair of tube gear from Summit Audio - the 2BA-221 mic/line preamp (near mint) and the TLA-50 compressor (excellent). Use them separately for different functions or pair them up for an incredible tone.

Would prefer to keep these sold as a set but if you're interested in only one DM me and we can talk specifics - happy to split them up.

Price includes insured shipping within CONUS. If you're elsewhere get in touch and we can sort out the actual shipping cost to you.

From Summit Audio:
The 2BA-221 from Summit Audio is a microphone/line preamplifier featuring continuously variable microphone impedance. The preamp utilizes separate and individually controlled solid state input controls to mix a microphone input with a Hi-Z or line input into a variable vacuum tube output. Using both the variable impedance and variable solid state and tube stages provides a high level of sonic control.

But this is only half the story. Along with the required I/O, the unit features an insert before the tube stage, a variable 20Hz to 200Hz high-pass filter, 20dB pad, 48V phantom and polarity reverse. The 2BA-221 also features a stackable input design allowing multiple 2BA-221's to be linked together to form a modular mixing device with individual outs, inserts per channel and a final vacuum tube gain stage.

The unit's versatility is further extended with the use of the multiple outputs. By plugging in a 1/4" cable into the insert jack and using the "stack output," the 2BA-221 can provide a total of four high quality outputs from one source. For example, the microphone source can be sent to a recorder from the +4dB balanced tube out, with a backup to another track from the -10dB tube output to avoid any "overs" and send the solid state '"stack" output to a compressor and then to yet another track.

On the input side one could plug an acoustic electric guitar into the Hi-Z input and place a microphone in front of it and use the separate line and microphone input controls to mix the signals into the one, perfect blend.

All of this functionality is packed into a very compact 1U half rack chassis with an internal power supply. The tube output utilizes a high voltage plate, not the starved plate compromises of lower cost units, but is still delivered at an exceeding favorable price considering the myriad features provided, along with the traditional sonic quality of a Summit Audio product.

• Number of Channels: Single
• Inputs: 1 x XLR Microphone, 1 x 1/4" TRS phone Line, 1 x 1/4" TS phone Instrument (front panel), 1 x 1/4" TRS phone "Stacking Input", 1 x 1/4" TRS phone Insert
• Output: 1 x XLR, 1 x 1/4" TRS phone, 1 x 1/4" TRS phone "Stacking Output"
• Phantom Power: 48V
• Multi Function: No
• Gain Range: 0dB to 70dB
• Maximum Output Level: Not specified by manufacturer
• Frequency Response: 10Hz to 50kHz, -0.5dB unweighted
• Noise: -98dB
• Dimensions: 9 1/2" x 8" x 1/3/4"
• Specialties: Multiple simultaneous outputs with variable tube output gain

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The TLA-50 Tube Leveling Amplifier offers the sound of Summit Audio's famous TLA-100 in a half-rack package designed for smaller digital studios and live rigs. The price is nice, too.

The TLA-50 adds warmth to your digital signal, while providing an extremely musical compression. Overall, the TLA-50 delivers the classic smooth Summit Audio sound.

This full-featured leveling amplifier offers three position attack and release switches, continuously variable gain and gain reduction control, and provides VU metering of output and gain reduction for precise visual tailoring of the audio signal. The TLA-50 also features a side chain insert for flexible use.

The output stage is a discrete component transistor circuit optimized for smooth and quiet response utilizing plus and minus 24-volt rails from the internal high-voltage power supply. The unit also offers the ability to link with another TLA-50 for outstanding stereo compression capabilities.

Add the warm sound of classic Summit Audio compression to your music with the Summit Audio TLA-50 Tube Leveling Amplifier, the newest offering from the first name in vacuum tube processing. This single-channel tube leveling amp will warm your signals like nothing else. With XLR -10dB and +4dB inputs and outputs, the TLA-50 will interface into any studio with ease. The TLA-50 also features side chain access, stereo linking with another TLA-50, switchable attack and release times, fully adjustable gain and gain reduction control and accurate VU metering with OL indication. All the warmth of that classic Summit Audio tube sound at an unreal price.

• TRS -10dB and XLR +4dB input and output
• Automatic level matching for interfacing -10dB and +4dB devices
• 3-position attack and release settings
• Continuously variable gain and gain reduction controls
• VU metering of input level or gain reduction
• Overload indication
• Side chain access on TRS jack
• Stereo linkable with second TLA-50
• Internal high voltage power supply
• One 12AX7A/ECC83 vacuum tube
• 3 year warranty

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