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Acme Opticom XLA-3 MKIII

The ACME Opticom XLA-3 MKIII is an optical audio limiter built to exacting military-style specifications, designed to produce a full range of non-linear, dynamic audio effects.

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The heart of the XLA-3 is a unique triple optoelectronic circuit that combines the best characteristics of 3 separate compression curves into a single unit. The result: a high-speed optical limiter with tones that range from 'clean' to 'harmonically rich' to 'dirty'.

The Opticom uses high-speed cadmium-selenide (CdSe) photocells, all-tube circuitry, and military style point-to-point wiring. From the 16 gauge, cold-rolled steel chassis to the high quality components, the XLA-3 is built to provide years of reliable, solid performance that will meet, if not exceed, the exacting demands of the audio professional. Just a few of the standard features: custom-ordered Bakelite analog control knobs, full-sized backlit panel meters, Neutrik/Cliff connectors, heat resistant Micalex tube sockets.

Features

• 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

Please note that universal power supplies manufactured in the USA may be delivered in 110V. Make sure that the fuse is set to 220V (for European countries only) and not 110V before plugging in the unit, otherwise it may be damaged. It may be necessary to use an IEC13 cord suitable for your country, not supplied.

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XLA3MKIII

Data sheet

Condition
New
Type
Optical Compressor
Application
Tracking, Mixing & Mastering
Channels
Mono
Circuit
Tube
Inout transformer(s)
Cinemag
Output transformer(s)
Cinemag
Format
19"
Chassis
2 U
Quantity
1
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