Klark Teknik 2A-KT
Professional music gear - detailed information and where to buy
Klark Teknik
2A-KT
Product Info
Article Number:
448006
Brand:
Klark Teknik
Model:
2A-KT
Category:
Compressors, Gates and De-essers
Price:
$383.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The 2A-KT is a surprisingly good emulation of a classic tube compressor, offering a warm, characterful tone for a reasonable price. It's ideal for adding a touch of vintage vibe to vocals, guitars, or drums – especially in genres like rock, soul, and blues. Don't expect surgical precision, but for a quick dose of analog goodness, it's a solid choice.
Product Description
- Klark Teknik 2A-KT
- Classic Tubular Compressor / Leveling Amplifier
- Completely discrete signal path
- High quality 12AX7
- 12BH7 and EL84 tubes
- Specially developed MIDAS input and output transformers
- XLR connectors
- Adjustable stereo link function
- Frequency range (+/- 1dB): 10 Hz to 20 kHz
- Gain limiting: 0 to 30 dB
- Attack: 10 ms
- Release: 50 ms to 5 s
- Self-adaptive universal power supply
- Format: 19" / 2 HE
- Case depth: 130 mm
- Weight: 2.9 kg
PROS
- • Discrete circuit delivers a warm, vintage-style compression.
- • MIDAS transformers add subtle harmonic richness and character.
- • Tube complement (12AX7, 12BH7, EL84) provides pleasing saturation.
- • Stereo link function offers flexible control over stereo signals.
CONS
- • Attack time is fixed, limiting dynamic range shaping versatility.
- • Build quality feels a bit plasticky given the tube-based design.
- • Limited headroom – can easily overload with aggressive settings.
Product Video
Key Features
Type
Tubular Compressor / Leveling Amplifier
Channels
Stereo
Controls
Attack, Release, Stereo Link, Gain
Connections
XLR Input/Output
Metering
LED Ladder Metering
Weight
2.9 kg
Similar Products
Ibanez GRG320FA-TVT
ST Style Guitars
$439
Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Top: Basswood with Art Grain in flamed maple look, Bolt-on neck:...
Erica Synths Echolocator
Multi Effect Processors
$626
Desktop Stereo Delay, 12 parameters: Time, Reverb, Feedback, Ping-Pong, Modulation Speed,...
Kawai K-200 ATX 4 WDB Piano
Pianos
$9,119
Piano, With AnytimeX-4 equipment, Millennium III mechanics with ABS carbon parts of...
Locomotive Audio 14B
Compressors, Gates and De-essers
$3,079
1-Channel Vari-Mu Compressor, Tubes: 1x 6BC8, 1x 12AY7 and 2x 6V6s, Input and output level...
Frequently Asked Questions
It captures the general vibe, but lacks the nuanced response and overall refinement of the original – think of it as a convincing impression, not a perfect replica.
It’s generally subtle, leaning towards a gentle leveling effect rather than aggressive compression; pushing it hard will introduce noticeable tube saturation.
Absolutely, but be mindful of the limited headroom; it'll add warmth, but might not handle extremely low frequencies or high gain signals well.
