The Acme Opticom XLA-3 MKIII is a single channel all-valve optical limiter inspired by the legendary Teletronix LA-2 and built to exacting military-style specifications.
The Acme Opticom uses a unique triple optoelectronic circuit that combines the best characteristics of three separate compression curves into a single unit, producing a full range of non-linear dynamic effects, offering a wide range of tones from clean to darn right dirty.
At its core the Opticom features high-speed cadmium-selenide optical photocells for detection as well as all-valve circuitry and point-to-point wiring. The unit truly exudes quality through and through from the military-grade components employed to its 16 gauge solid steel chassis, feeling reassuringly solid. The addition of custom-ordered bakelite analogue control knobs, full-sized backlit panel meters and Neutrik/cliff connectors also ensures the Opticom will provide years of reliable performance for many years to come.
Acme Audio XLA-3 MKIII Tube Optical Limiter
- All tube circuitry
- High-speed cadmium-selenide (CdSe) photocells
- Custom Bakelite analog control knobs
- Full-sized backlit panel meters
- 15db switchable input pad
- Hand-wired 2 stage bypass switch
- Triple optoelectronic circuit
- Cinemag input transformer
- IEC power connector
- 115/230V AC Mains
- Neutrik XLR input and output connectors
- Stereo link connector
- Micalex tube sockets
- Inputs: 1x XLR
- Outputs: 1x XLR
- Tubes: 3x 12AT7, 1x 12BH7
- Rack Spaces: 2U
- Power Source: 120 V 60Hz/50Hz
- Dimensions: 3.5" x 8.75" x 19"
- Weight: 10.5 lbs.