Product Description
The Warm Audio WA76-A2 is a top - notch dual - channel FET compressor. It accurately replicates the famous sound of the Blue Stripe 1176, which has been adored by audio engineers and producers. Thanks to its quick attack, strong dynamic control, and warm analog texture, it has a long - standing legacy, used by iconic artists such as Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, David Bowie, and Jack White. The WA76 - A2 offers classic 76 - style compression along with modern features to fit today's recording workflows. Built with high - end components like CineMag transformers and a vintage - toned preamp stage, it brings true analog character, making your sound rich and full of dynamics. It has three two - channel operating modes, external side - chain access, a dry/wet mix control for parallel compression, and selectable input impedance, giving you great flexibility for both vintage and modern productions. Whether you're doing stereo bus compression, controlling vocals' dynamics, or adding analog warmth to drum tracks, the WA76 - A2 adds that signature analog grit and vintage tone to your recordings. Key features include a 100% analog discrete FET design, faithful recreation of the Blue Stripe 1176, CineMag transformers, Class - A line - level output amplifiers, multiple operating modes, external side - chain access, dry/wet mix control, vintage - spec attack and release, an all - buttons - in setting, and active bypass. Technical specs cover compressor type, operating modes, compression ratios, VU meter options, impedance, side - chain high - pass filter, dry/wet mix control, attack and release times, power supply, bypass options, dimensions, weight, inputs/outputs, transformers, and warranty.
Using the Warm Audio WA76 - A2 is easy. First, connect it to your audio system using the balanced XLR and TRS inputs and outputs. Choose the appropriate operating mode - Stereo Linked, Primary - Secondary, or Dual - Mono - based on your recording setup. You can use the compression ratios (4:1, 8:1, 12:1, 20:1) to control the dynamics of your audio. If you want to get rid of unwanted low - end rumble, use the external side - chain access and adjust the high - pass filter from 30 to 300 Hz. The dry/wet mix control allows you to blend the original and compressed signals for parallel compression. For a more creative and experimental sound, try the all - buttons - in setting. When it comes to maintenance, keep the unit in a dry and clean environment. Make sure the power supply is within the range of 100 to 230V. If you need to compare the sound with and without the compressor, use the active bypass for line amplification or the true bypass for A/B comparisons. And always remember, it's hand - tested in Austin, TX for reliable performance.
