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Warm Audio WA76-D

SKU: APA2024-01695
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Back in stock 19-12-2024
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The WA76-D compressor is a precise recreation of the revered vintage “Revision-D-Style” FET studio compressor, celebrated for its ultra-fast response, low-noise performance, and rich analogue tone. It combines authentic vintage circuitry with modern enhancements for unparalleled flexibility, making it an ideal tool for today’s recording workflows. Featuring hand-tested CineMag transformers and premium components, the WA76-D ensures pristine signal integrity and dynamic control, while added features such as parallel compression, active bypass, and a variable sidechain high-pass filter provide ultimate versatility. Whether used on vocals, drums, or guitars, this compressor delivers classic tone and modern adaptability in a robust rackmount chassis.

Classic Compression with Modern Features:

The WA76-D captures the legendary tone and performance of the vintage Revision-D compressors, delivering the fast attack, clean sound, and dynamic control that made them studio staples. Modern features like dry/wet mix, selectable input impedance, and sidechain flexibility make it suitable for today’s workflows

Custom CineMag Transformers for Analogue Warmth:

Just like the original Revision-D compressors, the WA76-D uses custom CineMag transformers to ensure a rich analogue character. These large-core transformers are built to original specifications, delivering warm tones and impeccable sound quality across all inputs and outputs.

Handcrafted Quality from Austin, TX:

Every WA76-D is hand-tested and inspected in Austin, TX, ensuring premium build quality and reliable performance. This attention to detail guarantees a flawless analogue sound experience, making it a trusted choice for professional studios and home recording setups alike.

Key Features:

  • Authentic Vintage Circuitry:
  • Faithful Revision-D design with premium components for fast, clean, and rich compression.
  • Enhanced Control Options:
  • Parallel compression, active bypass, and variable sidechain high-pass filter for modern flexibility.
  • Professional-Grade Build:
  • Hand-tested in the USA with custom CineMag transformers and robust 2U rackmount chassis.
Specifications
  • Analogue, discrete FET compressor
  • Faithful reproduction of the ‘Rev D’ FET compressor with additional features
  • Premium O-12 input and 5002 output transformers from CineMag USA
  • VU metre options: 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 and hard limiter tones
  • Frequency response: ± 1 dB 20 Hz - 20.000 Hz
  • Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR): 86 dB
  • Total harmonic distortion (THD): -64 dB (at -8 dBu)
  • Balanced XLR and TRS inputs and outputs
  • Dimensions: 483 x 90 x 159 mm
  • Weight: 3.7 kg
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