Warm Audio WA-2A, Opto Compressor

Warm Audio WA-2A Opto Compressor (based on the Teletronix LA-2A)

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Though digital technology and software have made great stridesin recent years; we still believethat nothing compares to the level of articulation depth realism and responsiveness of a well-built piece of analog gear. When youhear the bottom-end presence and top-end detail of quality analog gear the difference isastounding.The cost of most boutique analog equipment is financially out of reach for many recording artists.Our mission is to change this and introduce as many people as we can to recording and mixing with real dedicated hardware.

No plug-in or other compressor type quite compares to thewarm forgiving fluid qualities of theclassic '2Aopticalcompressor.For decades the renowned ‘2A style circuit has become the go-todevice for seamlessly handling vocals bass and a wide variety of other instruments and programmaterial in an effortlessly smooth way.

Releasing the WA-2A would be for nothing if we couldn’t make it affordable.Since the start of WarmAudio we have strivento give an unprecedented value to our customers by putting high end audiowithin the reach of more people than ever before.This philosophy drives everything we do andevery product we offer.

The WA-2A is a high-voltage Class-Aopto-compressor utilzinglarge-coreCineMag USA Transformers four premium vacuum tubes and the legendary Kenetekopto-cell - considered by many to be the world’s finest.

The WA-2A operates onfour tubes: two 12AX7’s one 12BH7 and one 6aq5 (or 6P1J). Weproudly use Tung-Sol and Electro-Harmonix brand tubesin the signal path whichsound very 'open' and LARGE. All4 tubes are socketed for easy swapping and replacement.

• '2A Style Transformer balanced high voltage opto tube compressor"‹.
• Utilizes premium grade input and output CineMag USA Transformers.
• USA made Kenetek opto-cell attenuator T4' style module.Socketed to allowretro-fitting with other opto-cells.
• Premium Tung-Sol and Electro-Harmonix tubes. 2x 12ax7 1x 12bh7 1x 6aq5 or 6p1
• Fully discrete signal path.
• Variable Pre-emphasis allows for compression hipass filtering (TONE control).
• Stereo-link capable via TRS connector
• XLR and TRS balancedline level inputs - 600 ohms impedance.
• XLR and TRS balancedline level outputs - 600 ohms impedance.
• Frequency Response +/-1 dB 15Hz to 20kHz.
• Gain 40 dB ±1dB.
• Input Level +16 dB maximum.
• Output Level +10 dB nominal +16 dB maximum.
• Distortion Less than 0.1% THD at ±10 dBm.
• Noise = -74dB.
• Attack Time -10 milliseconds.
• Release Time -0.06 seconds for 50% release -0.5 to 5 seconds for complete release.
• Meter displays both dB gain reduction and dB output.
• Power -115/230 volts (switchable) 50/60 Hz.
• Dimensions -19" Rackmount chassis 2U. 19" x 7" x 3.5".
• Weight -12lbs.