The WA76-D accurately reproduces one of the fastest and most powerful 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-D achieves authentic 76 rev-D style compression, known for having a “low noise” preamp stage with unmistakably analog character. Added modern controls to achieve parallel compression, active & true-bypass, selectable input impedance, and sidechain flexibility make WA76-D an ideal choice for modern recording workflows that require vintage tone shaping. WA76-D recreates the legendary tone & control of the vintage 76-style compression used in studios by artists like Chris Lord-Alge, Missy Elliot, Timbaland, Van Halen, Rick Rubin, Daft Punk, and many more.
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
Class-A Line-Level Output Amplifier
100% Discrete Audio Signal Path Using 600Ω Input ImpedanceAttenuator
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
BalancedXLR & TRS Inputs & Outputs
Total Amplifier Gain: 53dB
Signal-To-Noise Ratio (SNR): 86dB |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): -64dB (at -8dBu)
Add Polish & Dynamic Control To Vocals
Perfect Drum Room/Overhead Mic Compression
Tight Acoustic Guitar Rhythms For Dense Track Counts
Dynamic Control For Heavy Electric Guitars
Missy Elliot
Daft Punk
Timbaland
Rick Rubin
Chris Lord-Alge