Warm Audio WA-76 REV A Dual Channel

The WA76-A2 accurately reproduces  2-channels 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-A2 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.

Tech Specs 

• 100% Analog Discrete 2-Channel 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 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

• BalancedXLR & TRS Inputs & Outputs

• Total Amplifier Gain: 58dB 

• Signal-To-Noise Ratio (SNR): 84dB

• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): -58dB (at -18dBu)

Popular Uses

• Stereo Bus Compression With Analog Grit

• Add Vintage Vibe To Stereo Vocals & BGVs

• Perfect Stereo Drum Room/Overhead Mic Compression With Vintage Analog Tone

• Dynamic Control For Heavy Electric Guitars With Vintage Analog Vibe

Artists, Producers, & Engineers Of The Original Style of Compression

• Led Zeppelin

• Jack White

• David Bowie

• Chris Stapleton

• The Beatles

• Chris Lord-Alge