WARM AUDIO WA76-D Single-Channel Clean Gain Discrete FET Compressor

 WA76-D  WARM AUDIO 

 Clean Gain Discrete FET Compressor 

The WA76-D accurately reproduces one of the most powerful 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-D achieves authentic 76 rev-D style compression, known for having a “low noise” preamp stage with unmistakably analog character. Added modern controls to achieve parallel compression, active & true-bypass, selectable input impedance, and sidechain flexibility make WA76-D an ideal choice for modern recording workflows that require vintage tone shaping. WA76-D recreates the legendary tone & control of the vintage 76-style compression used in studios by artists like Chris Lord-Alge, Missy Elliot, Timbaland, Van Halen, Rick Rubin, Daft Punk, and many more.

Features:

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

• Re-creation of the iconic D-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

• 1/4-in. stereo link and external sidechain access

• 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: 92dB (A-Weighted)

• Total amplifier gain: 53dB

• 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: 1 x XLR, 1 x 1/4" TRS

• Outputs: 1 x XLR, 1 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)