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Warm Audio WA76-A

SKU: APA2024-01697
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The WA76-D 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-D 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-D 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-D 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-D 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-D 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
  • Analogue, discrete FET compressor
  • Faithful reproduction of the ‘Blue Stripe’ FET compressor with additional features
  • Premium O-12 input and 5002 output transformers from CineMag USA
  • Gain Reduction: +8 dB or +4 dB
  • Class-A line-level output amplifier
  • Input impedance switchable between 600 Ohm and 10 kOhm
  • Dry/wet control for parallel compression
  • Variable sidechain high-pass filter: 30 - 300 Hz, 12 dB/octave
  • Active bypass for operation as a line amplifier and true bypass option for A/B comparisons
  • Stereo link and external sidechain input
  • Attack: 20 µS - 0.8 mS
  • Release: 50 mS - 1.1 seconds
  • "All-Buttons-In" setting for experimental & hard limiter tones
  • Frequency response: ± 1 dB 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz
  • Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR): 84 dB
  • Total harmonic distortion (THD): -58 dB (at -8 dBu)
  • Balanced XLR & TRS inputs & outputs
  • Dimensions: 483 x 90 x 159 mm
  • Weight: 3.7 kg
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