Warm Audio WA76-D2 Dual-Channel Discrete Analog FET Compressor

Overview of Warm Audio WA76-D2 Dual-Channel Discrete Analog FET Compressor

Ultra Fast, Lower Noise, Rich Analog Tone
The WA76-D/D2 accurately reproduces 2-channels of the fastest and most powerful studio compressors of all time - the original 1176 "Rev D" FET compressor. The most celebrated 1176 revision is known for its cleaner gain staging, powerful dynamic control, and rich analog tone. Using premium and custom components like built-to-vintage-spec 0-12 (input) and 5002 (output) transformers from CineMag, WA76-D/D2 achieves authentic 1176 "Revision D" compression, known for having a "low noise" preamp stage with unmistakably analog character.

Artists, Producers, & Engineers Of The Original Style of Compression
Daft Punk, Missy Elliott, Timbaland, Rick Rubin, Van Halen, Ed Sheeran

Popular Uses
+ Tight, Fast, Electric Guitar Compression
+ Versatile Room/OH Compression For Drum Tones With Clear Transients
+ Clean Gain+ Analog Warmth For Acoustic Guitar Compression

The Most Feature-Rich Compressors On The Market
WA76-D/D2 has added modern controls that greatly expand the compressor's already legendary versatility and utility. The dry /wet knob delivers parallel compression for blending in the exact amount of dynamics control with the dry signal. Two versions of active bypass for imparting analog color are paired with the option for true-bypass to easily A/B compressor effect on tone. WA76-D/D2 also features electable input impedance to work with modern recording interface outputs. The single-channel WA76-D has additional sidechain Flexibility allowing key inputs to be inserted as well as stereo linking. The dual-channel model (WA76-D2) has multiple stereo operating modes that transform the compressor from a stereo unit, dual-mono unit, and lead: follow linked unit in one switch. All of these added features make the WA76-D/D2 an ideal choice for modern recording workflows that require vintage tone shaping.

WA76-D & WA76-D2
ORIGINAL TONES WITH ADDED KEY RECORDING FEATURES

Premium Components & Accurate "Rev D" Circuitry
WA76-D uses premium ceramic & electrolytic capacitors, metal film resistors, and a revised preamp stage, improving the linear response of the FET. These key components complete a circuit that cuts no corners in delivering an authentic "cleaner, low noise" 76-style compression experience.

Critical Classic Controls + Bonus Modern Add-Ons

SINGLE-CHANNEL
WA76-D delivers vintage circuit design and all of the traditional 76-style compression controls; attack, release, ratio, input, output, and meter display. In addition to the classic controls expected on a 76-style compressor, WA76-D has
added stereo linking, dry/wet mix for parallel compression, external sidechain, selectable input impedance, active & true-bypass, and a variable sidechain high-pass filter to tackle unruly bass that dominates the compressor's attention.

DUAL-CHANNEL
WA76-D2 has all of the traditional 76-style compression controls; attack, release, ratio, input, output, and meter display. In addition to the classic controls expected on a 76-style compressor, WA76-D2 is a stereo unit and has a dry/ wet mix for parallel compression, selectable input impedance, active & true-bypass, and variable sidechain high-pass filtering to tackle unruly bass that dominates the
compressor's attention.

Classic Studio Compression With Rich Analog Tone
The WA76-D/D2 is a faithful recreation of the vintage 1176 "Rev D" FET studio compressor with added features to meet modern recording workflows. Recreating the most celebrated 1176 compressor revision known for its speed, lower noise, and rich analog tone, the WA76-D/D2 offers the ideal blend of vintage circuitry and modern controls to deliver ultimate flexibility without sacrificing vintage analog character.

Custom CineMag USA Transformers
Just like in the vintage 76-style compressors from revision "A" to D", the WA76-D/D2 uses custom large-core, CineMag USA input & output transformers. The transformers inside the WA76-D/D2 use the exact same spec data and materials used by Reichenbach Engineering in the original vintage designs known for delivering rich analog tone to any signal chain.

Hand-Tested In Austin, TX
Like all Warm Audio gear, the WA76-D/D2 is meticulously hand-tested and inspected by trained technicians with a passion for making music in Austin, TX USA.

NEED-TO-KNOW SPECS

+ 100% Analog Discrete FET Compressor
+ Faithful Recreation Of The Vintage "Rev D" FET Compressor With Added Recording Features
+ VU Meter Options: Gain Reduction I +8dB Output I +4dB Output I "Off" Powers off unit
+ 100-230v IEC Inlet Universal Power Supply
+ Class-A Line-Level Output Amplifier
+ 100% Discrete Audio Signal Path Using 6000 Input Impedance Attenuator
+ Selectable l0kO 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
+ Utilizes Premium 0-12 Input & 5002 Output Transformers From CineMag USA
+ Vintage-Spec Attack & Release: Attack = 20 μS - 800 I Release: 50 mS - 1.1 Second
+ "All-Buttons-In" Setting For Experimental & Hard-Limiter Tones
+ Frequency Response: ± 1 dB 20 Hz - 20 kHz
+ Balanced XLR & TRS Inputs & Outputs
+ Total Amplifier Gain: 53dB
+ Signal-To-Noise Ratio (SNR): 86dB I
+ Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): -64dB (at -8dBu)

ADDITIONAL SPECS FOR DUAL-CHANNEL
+ 100% Analog Discrete 2-Channel FET Compressor
+ (3) 2-Channel Operating Modes: Stereo Linked I Primary: Secondary I Dual-Mono
+ Note: No external sidechain access or stereo linking options