Warm Audio WA76-D Single-Channel Fet Compressor

1. The Timeless Sound Of Tight Compression

   The WA76-D/D2 faithfully recreates one of the fastest and most powerful studio compressors of all time known for ultra-responsive dynamic control with rich analog tone, now with additional modern recording features. Known for use on vocals, drums, guitar, bass, and anything in the studio requiring tight dynamics, the vintage “Rev D-Style” 76 compressors are known for their versatility, speed, and harmonic analog tone added to recordings. Just like the originals, the WA76-D and D2 deliver that classic performance that can be heard on legendary recordings by artists like Missy Elliott, Daft Punk, Timbaland, Rick Rubin, 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-D/D2 achieves authentic “Revision D” compression, known for having a “lower noise” preamp stage with the ability to both compress transparently and also impart unmistakably analog character. Easily the most feature-rich 76-style compressor on the market, WA76-D/D2 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-D 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-D2) 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 Rev D-style compressors, the WA76-D/D2 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 “Rev D” 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: 53dB
• Signal-To-Noise Ratio (SNR): 92dB (a-weighted)
• Total Harmonic Distortion Ratio (THD+N): -67dB (at -6dBu

• (3) 2-Channel Operating Modes: Stereo Linked | Primary:Secondary | Dual-Mono
• Note On WA76-D2: No external sidechain access or stereo linking options

• 100% Discrete Audio Signal Path Using 600Ω Input Impedance Attenuator
• Utilizes Premium O-12 Input & 5002 Output Transformers From CineMag USA