Warm Audio WA76-A2 Dual-Channel Vintage-Voiced Discrete FET Compressor
High Grade Analogue Compressor
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SKU: WA76-A2
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Product Description
The WA76-D2 is a meticulous recreation of the vintage 76 "Revision-D" FET studio compressor, renowned for its lightning-fast attack, low noise, and rich analogue tone. Designed with premium components, including CineMag input and output transformers, the WA76-D2 faithfully delivers the classic warmth and character that made the original a studio legend. Modern features such as stereo linking, parallel compression, a variable sidechain high-pass filter, and selectable input impedance enhance its versatility, allowing it to integrate seamlessly into contemporary recording setups. Hand-tested in Austin, TX, the WA76-D2 combines vintage authenticity with modern flexibility, making it the ultimate compressor for vocals, drums, guitars, and more.
Classic Studio Compression with Vintage Tone:
The WA76-D2 faithfully recreates the sought-after “Rev D” design of the iconic 76-style compressor, delivering ultra-fast dynamic control with vintage analogue warmth. With its premium FET circuitry and CineMag transformers, it provides the ideal balance of speed, accuracy, and rich harmonic character.
Modern Add-Ons for Contemporary Workflows:
While retaining its vintage authenticity, the WA76-D2 introduces practical modern features, including stereo linking, parallel compression, and a variable sidechain high-pass filter. These updates enable precise control for today’s complex recording environments, ensuring flexibility without losing its vintage soul.
Built to Professional Standards:
The WA76-D2 features top-tier components, including O-12 and 5002 CineMag transformers, metal film resistors, and a revised low-noise preamp. Each unit is meticulously hand-tested in Austin, TX, ensuring every detail matches the quality and performance expected by audio professionals.
Key Features:
- Premium CineMag Transformers:
Faithfully reproduces the original 76-style tone with custom CineMag input and output transformers. - Comprehensive Controls:
Includes classic attack, release, ratio settings plus modern options like stereo linking, true bypass, and sidechain flexibility. - Hand-Tested Precision:
Built and hand-tested in Austin, TX, ensuring authentic performance and studio-grade reliability.
Specifications:
- 100% analogue, discrete 2-channel FET compressor
- Selectable input impedance (600Ω or 10kΩ)
- Class-A line-level output amplifiers
- Dry/wet mix control and sidechain HPF (30–300 Hz)
- Vintage-spec attack (20µs–800µs) and release (50ms–1.1s)
- Operating modes: Stereo linked, primary/secondary, and dual-mono
- Total gain: 53dB; SNR: 92dB; THD+N: -67dB
- Balanced XLR and TRS I/O
- All-buttons-in mode for experimental tones
- 2U 19” rackmount chassis with universal power supply (100–230V)