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DuKane Medallion Limiter 2A80B

DuKane Medallion Limiter 2A80B

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Page last updated Mar 16, 2026

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The 2A80B Vintage Limiter by DuKane Medallion

The Dukane Medallion 2A80B is a vintage analog limiter/compressor designed for professional broadcast and studio audio processing. Originally produced by the Dukane Corporation around the late 1960s–1970s, it combines a compression amplifier with an integrated automatic noise gate. The unit uses a discrete transistor/FET-style design that provides strong dynamic control while maintaining analog character. Its built-in noise gate automatically reduces background noise when no signal is present, helping keep the signal path clean. Because of its aggressive limiting behavior, it is sometimes used creatively as a “smash box” compressor in vintage audio setups. Today the 2A80B is mainly found in vintage broadcast equipment racks or used by audio enthusiasts for its classic analog dynamics processing.

Specifications

• Type: Analog limiter / compressor with integrated noise gate
• Circuit design: Discrete transistor FET-style compression amplifier
• Compression ratios: Fixed 5:1 and 10:1 (switch selectable)
• Attack time: approx. 30 µs (very fast response)
• Release time: approx. 1.5 s
• Noise gate: Automatic gate reduces no-signal noise by ~15 dB
• Dynamic noise level: approx. –80 dB with amplifier active
• Noise at compression threshold: approx. –70 dB
• Distortion: approx. 0.5% with 40 dB compression
• Output level: approx. –23 dBm into 600 Ω load
• Inputs: Dual line-level inputs (line amplifier configuration)
• Stereo capability: Stereo coupling facility available
• Power: approx. ±24 V supply via octal plug
• Era / manufacture: Late 1960s–1970s, United States vintage broadcast equipment

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