Warm Audio WA76-D2
Experience legendary vintage tone with the Warm Audio WA76-D2 studio compressor. Enjoy analog dynamic control and parallel compression.
Features
- Classic Studio Compression With Rich Analog Tone
- Critical Classic Controls + Bonus Modern Add-Ons
- Custom CineMag Transformers
- Premium Components & Accurate D-style Circuitry
- Hand-Tested In Austin, TX
Description
Product information "Warm Audio WA76-D2"
The WA76-D2 accurately reproduces 2-channels of one of the fastest and most loved studio compressors of all time known for its generous headroom, ultra-fast dynamic control, and rich analog tone. Using premium and custom components like O-12 (input) and 5002 (output) transformers from CineMag, WA76-D2 achieves authentic 76 rev D style compression, known for “low noise” preamp stage with unmistakably analog character. Added modern controls to achieve parallel compression, active & true-bypass, and variable sidechain filtering flexibility make WA76-D2 an ideal choice for modern recording workflows that require vintage tone shaping. WA76-D2 recreates the legendary tone & control of the vintage 76-style compression used in studios by artists like Missy Elliott, Timbaland, Van Halen, Rick Rubin, Daft Punk, and many more.
Safety Warnings
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Tech-Info
- 100% Analog Discrete 2-Channel FET Compressor
- Faithful Recreation Of The Vintage “Rev D” 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: 53dB
- Signal-To-Noise Ratio (SNR): 86dB
- Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): -64dB (at -8dBu)
