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Waves CLA-2A User Guide
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• T4
In the original hardware units, the T4 optical device is responsible for the amount of overall
compression and compression characteristics. These components are quite vulnerable to wear and
tear, and need to be replaced, ideally, every 2 to 3 years. Depleted T4 devices result in up to 80%
less compression as compared to newer components. In the course of our research, we discovered
that up to 90% of T4 components in use today have never been replaced. This means that the
majority of users are working with devices that compress far below the original manufacturer
specifications.
If you are used to the performance and behavior of an original unit, and find that the modeled plug-
in provides more aggressive compression than you are used to, it may be that you have grown
accustomed to a worn-out T4 component.
1.4 Components
WaveShell technology enables us to split Waves processors into smaller plug-ins, which we call
components. Having a choice of components for a particular processor gives you the flexibility to
choose the configuration best suited to your material.
The CLA-2A has two component processors:
CLA-2A Stereo — Two-channel compressor, with one detector for both channel paths
CLA-2A Mono — One-channel compressor