Acme Audio Opticom XLA-500

The XLA-500 is a tube optical audio limiter designed to produce a full range of non-linear, dynamic audio effects. The heart of the XLA-500 is a unique triple optoelectronic circuit that combines the best characteristics of three separate compression curves into a single unit. Combined with Cinemag input and output transformer and a Class-A gain stage, the result is a high-speed optical limiter with tones that range from 'clean' to 'harmonically rich' to 'dirty'; and compression curves that range from subtle and slow to very fast and aggressive.

The Opticom XLA-500 is the most versatile 500 series optical limiter on the market. Whether trying to gently control dynamic range on vocals, adding weight to a bass track, or even crushing a drum track - the XLA-500 can perform all of these tasks effortlessly and with great satisfaction to the user and, ultimately, the listener.

• Tube Optical Compressor: Delivers warm, rich, and musical compression for professional audio production.

• Three Compression Modes: Offers Smooth, Transparent, and Aggressive settings for versatile dynamic control.

• Custom Optical Attenuator: Provides precise and natural compression characteristics unique to the unit.

• High-Quality Components: Features hand-selected tubes and premium circuitry for exceptional audio performance.

• Wide Range of Applications: Ideal for vocals, bass, guitars, and mix bus compression.

• User-Friendly Controls: Simple layout with controls for Input, Output, and Compression levels.

• Rugged 500-Series Design: Fits standard 500-series racks, built for durability and reliability in studio environments.

• Classic Analog Tone: Recreates the sought-after sound of vintage optical compressors with modern enhancements.

• 500 Series tube optical limiter

• Dual-slot module

• Triple optoelectronic circuit

• Class A gain stage

• CineMag input and output transformers

• Normal, Fast, and Slow modes

• Threshold and Output controls

• Bypass switch

• Compatible with 500 Series racks

• Designed for vocals, instruments, and drums

• Provides tones from clean to harmonically rich to saturated

• Compression curves from subtle and slow to fast and aggressive

• Weight: Approximately 1.5 kg