LA12
Line Distribution Amplifier
The Drawmer LA12 is a low-noise, low-crosstalk line distribution amplifier designed to deliver a single stereo signal to up to twelve destinations with consistent clarity. Featuring wide bandwidth performance, precise gain and balance control, and independent level adjustment on every output, it provides reliable real-time audio distribution without signal degradation.
Ideal for duplication facilities, installed audio systems, venues, and monitoring applications, the LA12 offers straightforward operation and scalable expansion via rear-panel linking. Its transparent performance and practical design make it a dependable solution for professional stereo signal distribution.
Real-Time Duplication
The Drawmer LA12 is a low-noise, low-crosstalk line distribution amplifier designed to deliver a single stereo signal to up to twelve destinations without any loss of audio quality. Engineered for transparency and consistency, it ensures reliable signal distribution across demanding real-time duplication and installed audio environments.
With a wide bandwidth design, master gain control, and precise left/right balance adjustment, the LA12 provides accurate control at the input stage. Twelve stereo outputs are available, each offering independent level adjustment to accommodate a wide range of downstream equipment.
Flexible Output Control
Each output channel is equipped with RCA (phono) connectors and can be individually adjusted from –40 dB to +10 dB, allowing precise level matching across all destinations. The input stage features variable gain from –80 dB (off) to +10 dB, ensuring compatibility with a broad range of source levels.
An auxiliary stereo output on the rear panel allows multiple LA12 units to be linked together, making it easy to expand the system for higher output counts while maintaining consistent performance.
Designed for Practical Distribution
Ideal for audio distribution in venues, fixed installations, duplication facilities, and monitoring systems, the LA12 offers a straightforward, dependable solution for real-time signal distribution where clarity and stability are essential.
Features
- Single stereo input with master gain and left/right balance controls
- Twelve stereo outputs, each with individual level adjustment
- Auxiliary stereo output for linking multiple LA12 units
- Operates at system levels from –20 dB to +10 dB
- Maximum gain of +20 dB for wide compatibility with source equipment
- All audio connections via professional RCA (phono) connectors
- 1U rackmount design for easy integration into standard racks
- Rugged steel chassis with aluminium front panel, built to classic Drawmer standards
- Designed and handmade by Drawmer in the United Kingdom
Specifications
| Maximum input gain | +10 dBu |
| Input impedance | 22k Ohms |
| Output gain | –40 dB to +10 dB |
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Noise Ref +4 dB, gain = 0 dB, bandwidth 22 Hz – 22 kHz |
Better than -100 dB |
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Crosstalk Input grounded, any channel output @ 10 kHz |
-67 dB |
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Distortion @ 100 Hz |
0.008% |
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Distortion @ 1 kHz to 10 kHz |
0.015% |
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Bandwidth -1 dB |
5 Hz to 25 kHz |
| Power requirements |
115 V or 230 V ~ 50–60 Hz Power consumption: 7 Watts |
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Fuse rating @ 230 V |
T32 mA |
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Fuse rating @ 115 V |
T63 mA (IEC 127-2) |
| Fuse type | 20 mm × 5 mm, Class 3 Timed-Blo, 250 V |
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Case Width |
482 mm |
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Case Height |
44 mm |
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Case Depth |
200 mm |
| Weight | 3.4 kg |
In the interests of product development, Drawmer reserve the right to modify or improve specifications of this product at any time, without prior notice.