Audioscape OPTO COMP vs Klark Teknik KT2A (Quick vocal demo) LA2A style compressors
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- Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
- In this video, I demo the KT2A and the OPTO COMP. These are 2 different compressors that are clearly modeled after the highly popular LA2A. My purpose in this video is to just allow you to hear a bit of what these compressors sound like as i tweak the settings. With the KT2A I modded it using the T4BLA onto cell from Black Lion Audio and also gave examples of it with the stock onto cell. Hopefully in the very near future I will have longer audio takes of the compressors being used in somewhat of a real scenario.
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After this demo I will be getting the KT 2a no mod required...sounding good Sir
Appreciate your channel bro seems pretty far n few between to find people demoing rap with different project studio hardware so thanks for filling that void. Beautiful lyrics as well.
I appreciate that!
Solid comparisons and demonstration. Thanks for including the T4BLA examples as well. That was clutch. 👌
Glad that you found it helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Thanks for your test! The TB4bla just makes the sound smoother with moore mids, the original optocell sounds moore agressive and useful in a mix!
BTW - that Lauten Atlantis with your voice sounds AMAZINGGGG!!! Love this vocal take bro! Much love! 🙏😍❤
Appreciate that! This combination is amazing!!
You killed it with this review!!
The T4BLA adds a little more detail and more room in the mix.
The stock sounds a little muddy and dark after you hear the T4BLA.
Audioscape sounds the best though. It's more balanced and a bit smoother.
Appreciate you watching and giving feedback
Both sound good, but that Audioslave it super smooth! I really love the sound and how it maintains the transients!
Stock sounded 🔥 smooth and clear! Thanks for the comparison vid bro!💪🏾🙏🏾
KT 2a stock: 5:06
KT 2a stock limit: 6:09
KT 2a T4BLA: 7:12
KT 2a T4BLA limit: 8:15
AS Opto: 9:18
AS Opto limit: 10:22
Why t4bla limit lacks clarity? Doesnt sound as good
I'm feeling your mic collection
Appreciate that!
Thanks for the comparison …they both sound good I really like the black lion mod especially when on compress
I love my KT2A, thanks for this bro!
Love the flows. They all sound great. I'd probably lean into that Audioscape. Salute
Appreciate you watching!
You have some of the best shoutouts on RUclips! Thanks!
would have been a great video if you did a A/B comparison video switching between the units!
Miss this clean mud channel! Great work.
I’m definitely not finished!
I have a 2A-KT that was modded by Revive Audio with a full circuit upgrade that would throw things into different territory compared to this video. But my main observation in this comparison was how responsive the preemphasis knob was on the Audioscape compressor!
sheesh the audioscape sounds amazing
Not even close. Audioscape just keeps winning.
Thank you very much, i watched many comparisons but yours is most helpful. Straight to the point.
Appreciate that! 💪🏾💪🏾
The Audioscape is amazing! Atlantis sounds very good! Nice stuff bro!
Appreciate that
I'm saving for the Audioscape
Great choice!
Special thanks for: the speak on the background music it was awesome, it instantly makes me so-so happy.
The recorded raw vocal was have lower amaunt of micro information to compare for that.
On the KT at any off the settings is it just NOT work, kind off mid. masking and added loudnes. But throw the Audioscape its any off the setting is get the vocal alive and add them an umppff in a realy good way.
If u had more money, to let use a full tube chanel-strip (preamp+limiter/compressor) before conect the mic to the record equipment. Please try it because your input is worth it.
Thanks again
Robert
Awesome !!👏
Appreciate that
@@CLEANMUDVIDEOS you’re welcome!
I’m always looking forward to your next video.😀👊🏽
Amazing comparison!!! Great job!
Appreciate that!
Audioscape is smoother! Kt-2a will distort when pushed. AS can be pushed
1) Your lyrics = 🔥 🔥 🔥
2) The KT2A STOCK shines on this track
3) The opto mod didn't improve the stock comp/limiter
Thanks for sharing - always look forward to your vids. 🙏
Appreciate your feedback!
The T4BLA compression sounds a little harsh.
Nice comparison... I bought for the 2 black lion optocell kt 2a but in the compression the compression button reaches almost to the end.. as a sound I think it sounds clearer and cleaner...
Love it!
Can compare the Lauten with other mics? Also use all the modes that come with it? Like against U87, tlm49, tlm 103
Unfortunately I no longer own the 49/103 but I will compare it to the u87ai and a few others
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@@JaeBTundra1 oh yeah!! Definitely on my radar
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Greetings,
Welcome back brother. This was a good comparison but I was wondering why you continued to move the per and the HP on the comps??? That being said I gotta say over youtube I couldn't hear a huge difference; which is a bad thing! Do you have the files shared anywhere to listen to them directly? I thought the Audioslave was better for a while then I noticed that the volume was just louder not better. Rotfl
This is tough especially because you really wanna catch this comparison at matched levels.
I was adjusting those because they give different characteristics to the sound source. In the near future I will definitely do a different test that showcases them in a more head to head comparison. They definitely produce a different sound. Even with the adjustments that were made, if you know what you are listening for, you will hear the differences. I manipulated all of them in the same way. In this video, I just wanted ppl to see what each of these things are capable of on a vocal. I’m planning to post a bunch on other videos that give these options side by side. Thanks for watching and thanks for your input as well as always
Your voice sounds good with any compressor :-)
Tech isn't as important imho - the most important of a vocal chain ist the singer
Call me crazy, but I liked the stock Klark Teknik the best
I think it’s definitely a matter of the taste you are going for.
I agree! I'm going to get one for sure.
I think it all depends on the use. If you’re tracking w minimal gain reduction 1db to 4db maybe… I don’t see a point in investing in a very expensive unit. If you’re pushing it way more you’ll deff start to hear the difference.
Appreciate your input!
Great vid. I have the kt2a, and thought about the T4bla cell. Did you notice a significant diff between the stock cell and the T4BLA? Or better yet, would you recommend the cell replacement?
I’m not a fan of the t4bla upgrade. Not my taste
Thats what i noticed, the kt by itself sounds damn good.
I'm nor impressed with the Black Lion opto cell but the Kenetek Opto attenuator is really good. It made a really big change on my KT2A. I'm referring to this one: reverb.com/item/33853566-klark-teknik-kt-2a-t4b-opto-attenuator-upgrade-by-kenetek
Yea the tb4 sound great the audio scape sounded great with the tb4 sound better then a original 2a buy the way do u still got your u87 u should do a demo with that mic I know that will come out 🔥🔥🔥
I do. I will throw it in
You have never heard a real LA 2a if you think any of these is better than the original
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Would you say the Audioscape was more worth it in the end? I just ordered one although considering the KT2A for it being the cheaper option,
The AudioScape is a winner! The kt2a is nice too but can’t handle the higher levels of compression like the Opto Comp
You did what I would have done. I'm not into cheap components. AudioScape is made with solid, quality components.
that beat fire
Appreciate that, it’s encouraging!!!
KT2A beats all LA2A plugin emulations. It was sold at an unrealistic price. Unfortunately it is no longer in stock anywhere. With the current crisis of components and raw materials will probably not return to the market very soon...😞
I was also looking for one and one of the suppliers here in Canada guessed around March or spring.
@@Polentaccio In EU since I've bought last one in stock from MusicStore in May 2021, they delay arrival of more units. Now yes are announced to arrive somewhere in March 2022...
Got mine y'day in Australia...shortage was real 😭😭 check ur stores they have shipped batches all over
@@SaniiMakhalima yes here is Europe still not present in stores. Anyhow I've had one and sold it last year with 30% more than I actually paid for it.
Now I use a vari-mu compressor in 500 format in the same chain. Not same but is does what I need and I have some flexibility having attack and release buttons.
Same happened with the KT76 compressor. Sold it and replaced it with a 500 format 1176 clone.
Yo they’re back if you’re still wanting, they have a lot of cool stuff in stock
This is GREAT bro!!! #buyitoncebuyitright #ASAF !!!! ;-) Thank you SO much bro! AMAZING video!!!
What setting is the atlantis on.
Forward position in cardioid
Have you tried the WA2A yet?
I haven’t. I’ve only tried the WA76 so far. A friend of mine has and he prefers the opto comp to it
Did you end up selling the U87 and buying the Lauten? Or you kept both, lol?
Yes, I currently use the Lauten. I tried my best to love the U87ai but after using both, I enjoyed my Lauten more. The u87 just wasn’t for me
What’s good brother ...is the klark Teknik 2a discontinued? I can’t find one for sale?
Not sure but I’m selling mine since I have the OPTO COMP. Haven’t posted it to Reverb yet.
which pre amp are you using
I believe I used the Neve 1073lb for this demo.
Sheeeeit
Audios cape for me
You a goat and again. Why you so god damn rich😂
Audioscape opto better
Would have been nice to include real singing to compare the two. Hard to tell with only talking.
Thanks for your input! I’ve actually created this channel to help a lot of rappers to get a better perspective on how it sounds on rap vocals because most channels on RUclips cater to singers. However, I may start including some sort of singing in newer videos
"Real singing","only talking" 😂 you're a tad too self-centered & entitled...
Say what you want. It’s still talking.