Universal Audio UAD POWERED PLUG-INS ver.6.1 - Manual (Page 543)

UAD Powered Plug-Ins Manual - 543 - Chapter 55: Studer A800
Studer A800 Screenshot
Operational Overview
The Studer A800 for UAD-2 provides all of the original unit’s desirable ana-
log sweetness; like magnetic tape, users can dial in a clean sound, or just the
right amount of harmonic saturation using the Input and Output controls. The
reel deck IPS control steps through the three tape speed choices available on
the original hardware (7.5, 15, or 30 IPS), each with distinct frequency shift,
head bump and distortion characteristics. The Tape Type control lets users
choose from four of the most popular magnetic tape formulas of the last three
decades, each with their own subtle sonic variation and tape compression
characteristics. The Cal control allows the user to choose between +3dB,
Figure 179. The Studer A800 plug-in window