The WA76-A accurately reproduces one of the fastest and most powerful studio compressors of all time known for its extra “grabby” attack, powerful dynamic control, and vintage analog grit. Using premium and custom components like O-12 (input) and 5002 (output) transformers from CineMag, WA76-A achieves authentic 76 “blue stripe”-style compression, known for its gritty preamp stage with unmistakably analog character. Added modern controls to achieve parallel compression, active & true bypass, selectable input impedance, and sidechain flexibility make WA76-A an ideal choice for modern recording workflows that require vintage tone shaping. WA76-A recreates the legendary tone & control of the vintage 76-style compression used in studios by artists like Jack White, The Beatles, David Bowie, Led Zeppelin and many more.
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
Class-A Line-Level Output Amplifier
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
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 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: 58dB
Signal-To-Noise Ratio (SNR): 84dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): -58dB (at -18dBu)
Add Analog Grit & Dynamic Control To Vocals
Perfect Drum Room/Overhead Mic Compression With Harmonic Overtones
Tight Acoustic Guitar Rhythms For Dense Track Counts
Dynamic Control For Heavy Electric Guitars
Led Zeppelin
Jack White
David Bowie
Chris Stapleton
The Beatles
Chris Lord-Alge