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Warm Audio WA76 Discrete FET Solid-State Compressor
Warm Audio's WA76 set its target high: the most iconic solid-state limiting amplifier in history. How does Warm do it? Through economies of scale, mostly. They don't cut corners on components (the WA76 employs genuine US-made Cinemag transformers), but they do order parts and build in quantity, which keeps costs down. Like the original classic unit, the WA76 gives you a completely discrete signal path and the same arrangement of controls
Features:
- Class A line-level output amplifier
- Inspired by the sought-after D revision of the iconic solid-state limiting amplifier
- Completely discrete signal path
- Utilizes US-made Cinemag input and output transformers
- Supports the famous all-buttons-in ratio setting
- Ultra-fast attack time; 55db of gain
- Input impedance is 600 ohms, bridges-T control (floating)
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Technical Specification
- Number of Channels: 1
- Controls: Input, Output, Attack, Release, Ratio (Buttons)
- Ratio: 4:1, 8:1, 12:1, 20:1
- Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
- Inputs: 1 x XLR, 1 x 1/4" TRS
- Outputs: 1 x XLR, 1 x 1/4" TRS
- Rack Spaces: 2U
- Power Source: Standard IEC AC cable
- Height: 3.5"
- Width: 19"
- Warranty: 1 year
What Is In The Box
- Warm Audio WA76 Discrete FET Solid-State Compressor
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Manufacture Description
Classic Style
The WA76 Discrete Compressor is a modern reproduction of the Classic '76 Revision D. The WA76 has a fully discrete signal path and uses the original Reichenbach Engineering's (now CineMag) transformer design. The classic '76 was a major breakthrough in limiter technology, and used on hundreds of hit records since its inception. Engineers have craved the ultra-fast attack time and trademark sound of the '76 for decades, and now it is finally affordable!
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We have faithfully reproduced the circuitry of the revision D, generally considered one of the best and most popular among the different versions made over the years. We’ve used all discrete, through-hole components, high quality CineMag input and output transformers, and a class A circuit that stays true to the legacy design.
All Buttons In
The WA76 can reproduce the classic effect known as ‘All Buttons In’ mode, sometimes also referred to as ‘British Mode’ or the ‘Four Button Trick’. Originally an accident due to the mechanical nature of the interconnected latching switches, this mode is reproduced by pushing in all four ratio buttons simultaneously and getting them to latch. This can take a bit of practice. The resulting compression curve is aggressive and unmistakably unique, and can be heard on the drum tracks of many classic recordings.