Warm Audio WA76-A Single-Channel Fet Compressor

1. Timeless Compression With A Vintage Voice

   The WA76-A/A2 faithfully recreates one of the fastest and most powerful studio compressors of all time known for ultra-responsive dynamic control with true analog grit, now with additional modern recording features. Known for use on vocals, drums, guitar, bass, and anything in the studio requiring tight dynamics, the vintage “Blue Stripe” 76 compressors are known for their versatility, speed, and harmonic analog tonality added to recordings. Just like the originals, the WA76-A and A2 deliver that classic performance that can be heard on legendary recordings by artists like Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Chris Stapleton, Chris Lord-Alge and many more.

2. True-to-Spec, Plus Bonus Modern Add-Ons

   Using premium and custom components like built-to-vintage-spec O-12 (input) and 5002 (output) transformers from CineMag, WA76-A/A2 achieves authentic “Blue Stripe” compression, known for fast compression while adding more harmonic distortion for unmistakable analog character. Easily the most feature-rich 76-style compressor on the market, WA76-A/A2 has added a dry/wet knob for parallel compression, two versions of active bypass for imparting analog color, and selectable input impedance to work with modern recording interface outputs. The single-channel WA76-A has additional sidechain flexibility allowing either key inputs to be inserted or EQs for de-essing, as well as stereo linking. The stereo model (WA76-A2) has multiple stereo operating modes that transform the compressor from a stereo unit, dual-mono unit, and lead:follow compressor with the A channel controlling the B channel.

Building off of the lauded fame of vintage Blue Stripe compressors, the WA76-A/A2 includes all the controls of the original plus critical added features that deliver a complete and professional recording experience.

• 100% Analog Discrete FET Compressor
• Faithful Recreation Of The Vintage “Blue Stripe” FET Compressor With Added Recording Features
• VU Meter Options: Gain Reduction | +8dB Output | +4dB Output | “Off” Powers off unit
• 100-230v IEC Inlet Universal Power Supply
• Selectable 10kΩ Input Impedance To Better Match Modern Audio Interface Specifications
• 100% Dry-Wet Mix Control
• Variable Sidechain High Pass Filter: 30 – 300Hz, 12dB/Octave
• ¼” Stereo Link & External Sidechain Access
• Active Bypass For Running Unit As Line Amplifier & True Bypass Option For A/B Comparisons
• 2U 19″ Rackmount Chassis
• “All-Buttons-In” Setting For Experimental & Hard-Limiter Tones
• Balanced XLR & TRS Inputs & Outputs
• Single Chassis Depth: 6.5” | 16.25 cm
• Dual Chassis Depth: 8.25” | 20.63 cm
• Class-A Line-Level Output Amplifier
• Vintage-Spec Attack & Release: Attack = 20 µS – 800 | Release: 50 mS – 1.1 Second
• Frequency Response: ± 1 dB 20 Hz – 20 kHz
• Total Amplifier Gain: 58dB
• Signal-To-Noise Ratio (SNR): 86dB (a-weighted)
• Total Harmonic Distortion Ratio (THD+N): -62dB (at -13dBu)
• 100% Discrete Audio Signal Path Using 600Ω Input Impedance Attenuator
• Utilizes Premium O-12 Input & 5002 Output Transformers From CineMag USA
• (3) 2-Channel Operating Modes: Stereo Linked | Primary:Secondary | Dual-Mono
• Note On WA76-A2: No external sidechain access or stereo linking options