Product Description
The Warm Audio WA76-D is a top-notch single-channel FET compressor/limiter. It precisely replicates the iconic 1176 Revision-D, melding classic 76-style controls with modern upgrades for outstanding dynamic control and analog tone. With its quick attack, clear sound, and low noise, it's ideal for enhancing vocals, instruments, and mixes, offering dynamic control with a warm analog touch.
Designed to deliver the rapid, responsive compression of the original Revision-D 1176, the WA76-D is great for both vintage and modern recording. It features stereo linking, a dry/wet mix for parallel compression, external side-chain access, and a variable side-chain high-pass filter to fine-tune compression. It also has selectable active or true bypass modes, allowing it to be used as a line amplifier or for easy A/B comparisons. With CineMag input and output transformers, a classic analog VU meter, and a universal power supply, the WA76-D brings a modern twist to the classic 76 compression.
This compressor combines the legendary sound of the vintage 1176 Revision-D with modern features for more flexibility and control. Whether used on vocals, instruments, or the stereo bus, the WA76-D offers the perfect combination of fast compression and rich analog tone to elevate any recording session.
Key Features:
- Based on 1176 Revision-D: Replicates the fast, low-noise compression and rich analog tone.
- 100% Discrete Analog Signal Path: Ensures an authentic, clean analog sound.
- Stereo Linking: Allows for stereo or multi-unit setups.
- External Side-Chain Access: Integrates external FX easily.
- Dry/Wet Mix for Parallel Compression: Adds dynamic control.
- Variable Side-Chain High-Pass Filter: Adjusts from 30 to 300 Hz.
- Active or True Bypass: Used as a line amplifier or for A/B comparisons.
- Adjustable Analog VU Meter: Tracks compression and output.
- CineMag Transformers: Delivers a rich analog tone.
Technical Specifications:
- Compressor Type: Single-channel, analog FET compressor/limiter
- Compression Ratios: 4:1, 8:1, 12:1, 20:1
- VU Meter Options: Gain Reduction, +8 dB Output, +4 dB Output, Off
- Impedance: 600Ω input, selectable 10kΩ for modern interfaces
- Sidechain High-Pass Filter: 30 to 300 Hz, 12 dB per octave
- Dry/Wet Mix Control: For parallel compression
- Attack Time: 20 µs to 800 µs
- Release Time: 50 ms to 1.1 sec
- Power Supply: 100 to 230V IEC inlet, universal
- Bypass: Active for line amplification, true for A/B comparisons
- Dimensions: 2 RU 19' rackmount chassis
- Weight: 10 lbs
- Inputs/Outputs: Balanced XLR and TRS
- Transformers: Premium CineMag O-12 input and 5002 output
- Warranty: Hand-tested in Austin, TX for reliable performance
Using the Warm Audio WA76-D is a breeze. First, connect your audio source to the balanced XLR or TRS inputs. You can choose different compression ratios (4:1, 8:1, 12:1, 20:1) to suit your needs. For a hard - limited tone, press all the ratio buttons.
If you're working on a stereo setup, use the stereo linking feature to connect multiple units. The dry/wet mix control is great for parallel compression. Just blend the dry (uncompressed) and wet (compressed) signals to add more dynamic control.
The variable side - chain high - pass filter lets you adjust between 30 to 300 Hz. This is useful for refining the compression response, especially when dealing with low - end heavy sources.
When it comes to bypass, you can use the active bypass to run the unit as a line amplifier or engage the true bypass for easy A/B comparisons.
Keep an eye on the adjustable analog VU meter. You can set it to show gain reduction, +8 dB output, +4 dB output, or turn it off.
As for maintenance, keep the unit in a clean and dry environment. Make sure the power supply voltage (100 to 230V) matches your local power source. If you're not using it for a long time, turn it off and unplug it. Also, since it's hand - tested in Austin, TX, it's built to be reliable, but handle it with care to avoid any physical damage.
