The Warm Audio WA-2A is a 2U rack mount compressor styled on the classic Teletronix LA-2A. The WA-2A provides a unique warm compression on vocals, bass and other instruments. Within the body of the WA-2A there are four premium vacuum tubes, two 12aAX7, one 12BH7 and one 6P1J, these help the audio stand out in the mix.
Though digital technology and software have made great strides in recent years; Warm audio still believe that nothing compares to the level of articulation, depth, realism, and responsiveness of a well-built piece of analog gear.
No plug-in or other compressor type quite compares to the warm, forgiving, fluid qualities of this classic '2A-style optical compressor. For decades, the renowned ‘2A style circuit has become the go-to device for seamlessly handling vocals, bass, and a wide variety of other instruments and program material in an effortlessly smooth way.
The WA-2A is a high-voltage, Class-A opto-compressor, utilizing large-core CineMag USA Transformers, four premium vacuum tubes, and the legendary Kenetek opto-cell - considered by many to be the world’s finest.
The WA-2A operates on four tubes: two 12AX7’s, one 12BH7, and one 6P1J. We proudly use Tung-Sol and Electro-Harmonix brand tubes in the signal path, which sound very 'open' and LARGE. All 4 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.
Utilizes USA made Kenetek opto attenuator.
Premium Tung-Sol and Electro-Harmonix tubes. 2x 12ax7, 1x 12bh7, 1x 6aq5
Fully discrete signal path.
Socketed to allow for retro-fitting with other opto-cells.
Variable Pre-emphasis, allows for compression hipass filtering.
Stereo-link capability.
XLR and TRS balanced line level inputs - 600 ohms impedance.
XLR and TRS balanced line level outputs - 600 ohms impedance.
Frequency Response +/- 1 dB, 15 Hz 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 shows 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 - 12 lbs.
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