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Warm Audio WA76-D2 Dual Discrete Compressor - Used  From Warm Audio

Faithful 2-Channel Recreation Of The Fastest and Most Powerful “Rev D” Studio Compressor With Added Recording Features. In Used, Mint condition

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Manufacturer's Description from Warm Audio

The WA76-D2 accurately reproduces 2-channels of one of the fastest and most loved studio compressors of all time known for its generous headroom, ultra-fast dynamic control, and rich analog tone. Using premium and custom components like O-12 (input) and 5002 (output) transformers from CineMag, WA76-D2 achieves authentic 76 rev D style compression, known for “low noise” preamp stage with unmistakably analog character. Added modern controls to achieve parallel compression, active & true-bypass, and variable sidechain filtering flexibility make WA76-D2 an ideal choice for modern recording workflows that require vintage tone shaping. WA76-D2 recreates the legendary tone & control of the vintage 76-style compression used in studios by artists like Missy Elliott, Timbaland, Van Halen, Rick Rubin, Daft Punk, and many more.

  • Classic Studio Compression With Rich Analog Tone: The WA76-D2 is a faithful recreation of the vintage 76 “D-style” 2-channel FET studio compressor with added features to meet modern recording workflows. Recreating the lauded “D-style” version of the 76 compressor known for its speed, lower noise, and rich analog tone, the WA76-D2 offers the ideal blend of vintage circuitry and modern controls to deliver ultimate flexibility without sacrificing vintage analog character. 
  • Critical Classic Controls + Bonus Modern Add-Ons: 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 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.
  • Custom CineMag Transformers: Just like in the vintage 76-style compressors from revision “A” to D”, the WA76-D2 uses custom large-core, CineMag input & output transformers. The transformers inside the WA76-D2 use the exact same spec data and materials (nickel and steel) used by Reichenbach Engineering in the original vintage designs known for delivering rich analog tone to any signal chain. 
  • Premium Components & Accurate D-style Circuitry: WA76-D2 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. 
  • Hand-Tested In Austin, TX: Like all Warm Audio gear, WA76-D2 is meticulously hand-tested and inspected by trained technicians with a passion for making music in Austin, TX USA.
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About Manufacturer

Warm Audio's goal is to put high-end gear in the hands of the world’s greatest artists, talent deserves to be properly expressed. Many great musicians are never heard in the right light due to budget restrictions, Warm Audio hopes to change this by bringing fully professional designs to all studios at affordable prices. Don't let our price tags fool you, all of our products have completely discrete signal paths and feature custom USA made CineMag transformers that are found in only the best designs in pro audio.

I am asked often how Warm Audio is able to produce such high quality gear at affordable prices, many assume corners must be cut somewhere.  My answer to this question continues to be "NO".  Warm Audio stays true to original discrete schematics and does this without cheapening components such as our continued use of world class Reichenbach/CineMag transformers.

Specifications

  • 100% Analog Discrete 2-Channel 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

  • Class-A Line-Level Output Amplifiers

  • 100% Discrete Audio Signal Path Using 600Ω Input Impedance Attenuator

  • 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

  • Active Bypass For Running Unit As Line Amplifier & True Bypass Option For A/B Comparisons

  • 3 2-Channel Operating Modes: Stereo Linked | Primary:Secondary | Dual-Mono

  • 2U 19″ Rackmount Chassis

  • Utilizes Premium O-12 Input & 5002 Output Transformers From CineMag USA

  • Vintage-Spec Attack & Release: Attack = 20 µS - 800 | 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): 92dB (a-weighted)

  • Total Harmonic Distortion Ratio (THD+N): -67dB (at -6dBu)

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