Warm Audio WA76-A2
Discover the Warm Audio WA76-A2 studio compressor for vintage analog sound with parallel compression and flexible sidechain options.
Features
- Classic Studio Compression With True Analog Grit
- Critical Classic Controls + Bonus Modern Add-Ons
- Custom CineMag Transformers
- Premium Components & Accurate Blue Stripe-Style Circuitry
- Hand-Tested In Austin, TX
Description
Product information "Warm Audio WA76-A2"
The WA76-A2 accurately reproduces 2-channels of the fastest and most powerful studio compressors of all time known for its extra “grabby” attack, powerful dynamic control, and vintage analog grit. Using premium and custom components like O-12 (input) and 5002 (output) transformers from CineMag, WA76-A achieves authentic 76 “blue stripe”-style compression, known for its gritty preamp stage with unmistakably analog character. Added modern controls to achieve parallel compression, active & true bypass, selectable input impedance, and sidechain flexibility make WA76-A an ideal choice for modern recording workflows that require vintage tone shaping. WA76-A2 recreates the legendary tone & control of the vintage 76-style compression used in studios by artists like Jack White, The Beatles, David Bowie, Led Zeppelin and many more.
Safety Warnings
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Manufacturer information
Tech-Info
- 100% Analog Discrete 2-Channel FET Compressor
- Faithful Recreation Of The Vintage “Blue Stripe” FET Compressor With Added Recording Features
- VU Meter Options: Gain Reduction | +8dB Output | +4dB Output | “Off” Powers off unit
- 100-230v IEC Inlet Universal Power Supply
- Class-A Line-Level Output Amplifiers
- 100% Discrete Audio Signal Path Using 600Ω Input Impedance Attenuator
- Selectable 10kΩ Input Impedance To Better Match Modern Audio Interface Specifications
- 100% Dry-Wet Mix Control | Variable Sidechain High Pass Filter: 30 - 300Hz, 12dB/Octave
- Active Bypass For Running Unit As Line Amplifier & True Bypass Option For A/B Comparisons
- 3 2-Channel Operating Modes: Stereo Linked | Primary
- | Dual-Mono
- 2U 19″ Rackmount Chassis
- Utilizes Premium O-12 Input & 5002 Output Transformers From CineMag USA
- Vintage-Spec Attack & Release: Attack = 20 µS - 800 | Release: 50 mS - 1.1 Second
- “All-Buttons-In” Setting For Experimental & Hard-Limiter Tones
- Frequency Response: ± 1 dB 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Balanced XLR & TRS Inputs & Outputs
- Total Amplifier Gain: 58dB
- Signal-To-Noise Ratio (SNR): 84dB
- Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): -58dB (at -18dBu)
