WARM AUDIO WA-2A Professional Vintage Style Optical Compressor Leveling Amplifier Processor
WARM AUDIOWA-2A WARM AUDIO
Optical Compressor Leveling Amplifier
The Warm Audio WA-2A is a transformer-balanced, high-voltage, opto (light-controlled) all-tube compressor with a completely discrete signal path and through-hole component topology. It features custom, large-core Cinemag USA input and output transformers, four premium vacuum tubes, and Kenetek opto-cells.
Features:
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USA-made CineMag input and output transformers
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USA-made Kenetek T4B opto attenuator. Socketed to allow for retro-fitting with vintage (or other) opto-cells
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Premium Tung-Sol and Electro-Harmonix tubes. 2 x 12AX7, 1 x 12BH7, 1 x 6AQ5 (or 6P1 - interchangeable)
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Variable Pre-emphasis knob (via the back-panel) allows for compression hi-pass filtering
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Stereo-link capability via TRS connector and knob on back panel
Specifications:
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XLR and TRS balanced line level inputs - 600 Ω impedance
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XLR and TRS balanced line level outputs - 600 Ω impedance
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Frequency Response +/- 1 dB, 15 Hz to 20 kHz
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Gain 40 dB +/- 1 dB
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Input Level + 16 dB maximum
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Output Level +10 dB nominal, + 16 dB maximum
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Distortion Less than 0.5 % THD at +/- 10 dBm
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Noise = - 74 dB
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Attack Time: 10 milliseconds
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Release Time: 0.06 seconds for 50% release; 0.5 to 5 seconds for complete release
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Meter: shows both dB gain reduction and dB output
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Power: 115/230 volts (switchable), 50/60 Hz
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19" rack-mount chassis, 2U
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Dimensions: 19" x 7" x 3.5"
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Weight: 12 lbs
SALE: $949.99
FREE S&H in continental US (e-mail for international /offshore USA rates)