WARM AUDIO WA76-A Single-Channel Vintage-Voiced Discrete FET Compressor

 WA76-A  WARM AUDIO 

 Classic Vintage '76 Discrete Compressor 

The WA76-A accurately reproduces one 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 stripes”-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-A 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.

Features:

• Single-channel vintage-voiced discrete FET compressor/limiter

• Re-creation of the iconic “Blue Stripe” A-Rev ’76 with added recording features

• 100% analog discrete audio circuit path

• 600Ω input impedance attenuator

• Selectable 10kΩ input impedance to match modern audio interface specs

• Class A line-level output amplifier

• Custom original-spec, large-core CineMag USA input and output transformers

• Premium ceramic and electrolytic capacitors, metal film resistors

• Supports the infamous all-buttons-in ratio setting

• Variable dry/wet blend control for easy parallel processing

• Balanced XLR and TRS inputs and outputs

• Variable sidechain highpass filter: 30–300Hz, 12dB/octave

• Active bypass for running unit as line amp

• True bypass for instant A/B comparisons

• Vintage-spec attack and release times

• Attack: 20–800μs

• Release: 50ms to 1s

• VU meter switchable for GR, +8 output, +4 output, and unit off

• Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz (±1dB)

• Signal-to-noise ratio: 86dB (A-Weighted)

• Total amplifier gain: 58dB

• Total harmonic distortion: -67dB (at -6dBu)

• 2U, 19-in. rackmount chassis

• Internal 100-230V universal power supply, IEC inlet

• Inspected and hand tested by experienced technicians in Austin, Texas

Specifications:

• Type: FET Compressor

• Number of Channels: 1

• Controls: Attack, Release, Dry-Wet Mix, Ratio

• Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz

• Inputs: 2 x XLR, 2 x 1/4" TRS

• Outputs: 2 x XLR, 2 x 1/4" TRS

• Rack Spaces: 2U

• Power Source: Standard IEC AC cable

• Dimensions: 3.5"x 19"

SALE: $699.99

FREE S&H in continental US (e-mail for international / offshore USA rates)