SINGLE-CHANNEL VINTAGE-VOICED DISCRETE FET COMPRESSOR

Faithful Recreation Of The Fastest And Most Powerful Blue Stripe Studio Compressor With Added Recording Features

TIMELESS COMPRESSION WITH A VINTAGE VOICE
The WA76-A/A2 faithfully recreates one of the fastest and most powerful studio compressors of all time known for ultra-responsive dynamic control with true analog grit, now with additional modern recording features. Known for use on vocals, drums, guitar, bass, and anything in the studio requiring tight dynamics, the vintage “Blue Stripe” 76 compressors are known for their versatility, speed, and harmonic analog tonality added to recordings. Just like the originals, the WA76-A and A2 deliver that classic performance that can be heard on legendary recordings by artists like Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Chris Stapleton, Chris Lord-Alge and many more.

TRUE-TO-SPEC, PLUS BONUS MODERN ADD-ONS
Using premium and custom components like built-to-vintage-spec O-12 (input) and 5002 (output) transformers from CineMag, WA76-A/A2 achieves authentic “Blue Stripe” compression, known for fast compression while adding more harmonic distortion for unmistakable analog character. Easily the most feature-rich 76-style compressor on the market, WA76-A/A2 has added a dry/wet knob for parallel compression, two versions of active bypass for imparting analog color, and selectable input impedance to work with modern recording interface outputs. The single-channel WA76-A has additional sidechain flexibility allowing either key inputs to be inserted or EQs for de-essing, as well as stereo linking. The stereo model (WA76-A2) has multiple stereo operating modes that transform the compressor from a stereo unit, dual-mono unit, and lead:follow compressor with the A channel controlling the B channel.

Use the mix knob to easily achieve analog parallel compression by dialing the dry signal alongside the compressed (wet) tone. The SC HPF knob engages a variable sidechain high pass filter with a range of 30-300Hz.

Quickly switch between a traditional 600Ω impedance ideal for other analog gear to a 10kΩ impedance that better-matches modern audio interface outputs. 

SWA76-A2 is a dual-channel unit and has three distinct two-channel operating modes. Stereo mode allows for even compression in the sidechain, focusing on the fastest attack or slowest release. A>AB mode allows the left channel to control the attack/release of the right channel. Sidechains in A>AB mode are still linked as in stereo mode. In A|B mode, the WA76-A2 operates as a dual-mono compressor.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION & EXTERNAL SPECS (PER CHANNEL)

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
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
“All-Buttons-In” Setting For Experimental & Hard-Limiter Tones
Balanced XLR & TRS Inputs & Outputs

COMPONENTS & INTERNAL SPECS (PER CHANNEL)

Class-A Line-Level Output Amplifier
100% Discrete Audio Signal Path Using 600Ω Input Impedance Attenuator
Utilizes Premium O-12 Input & 5002 Output Transformers From CineMag USA

PERFORMANCE SPECS (PER CHANNEL)

Vintage-Spec Attack & Release: Attack = 20 µS - 800 | Release: 50 mS - 1.1 Second
Frequency Response: ± 1 dB 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Total Amplifier Gain: 58dB
Signal-To-Noise Ratio (SNR): 86dB (a-weighted)
Total Harmonic Distortion Ratio (THD+N): -62dB (at -13dBu)

ADDITIONAL 2-CHANNEL SPECS

3) 2-Channel Operating Modes: Stereo Linked | Primary:Secondary | Dual-Mono
Note On WA76-A2: No external sidechain access or stereo linking options

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