{"product_id":"warm-audio-wa76-d-single-channel-clean-gain-discrete-fet-compressor","title":"Warm Audio WA76-D Single Channel Clean Gain Discrete FET Compressor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe WA76-D accurately reproduces one of the fastest and most powerful studio compressors of all time known for its generous headroom, ultra-fast dynamic control, and rich analog tone. Using premium and custom components like O-12 (input) and 5002 (output) transformers from CineMag, WA76-D achieves authentic 76 rev D style compression, known for having a “low noise” preamp stage with unmistakably analog character. Added modern controls to achieve parallel compression, active \u0026amp; true-bypass, selectable input impedance, and sidechain flexibility make WA76-D an ideal choice for modern recording workflows that require vintage tone shaping. WA76-D recreates the legendary tone \u0026amp; control of the vintage 76-style compression used in studios by artists like Chris Lord-Alge, Missy Elliott, Timbaland, Van Halen, Rick Rubin, Daft Punk, and many more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eClassic Studio Compression With Rich Analog Tone:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The WA76-D is a faithful recreation of the vintage 76 “Revision-D-Style” FET studio compressor with added features to meet modern recording workflows. Recreating the lauded “D-style” version of the 76 compressor known for its speed, lower noise, and rich analog tone, the WA76-D offers the ideal blend of vintage circuitry and modern controls to deliver ultimate flexibility without sacrificing vintage analog character. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCritical Classic Controls + Bonus Modern Add-Ons: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWA76-D delivers vintage circuit design and all of the traditional 76-style compression controls; attack, release, ratio, input, output, and meter display. In addition to the classic controls expected on a 76-style compressor, WA76-D has added stereo linking, dry\/wet mix for parallel compression, external sidechain, selectable input impedance, active \u0026amp; true-bypass, and a variable sidechain high-pass filter to tackle unruly bass that dominates the compressor’s attention.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCustom CineMag Transformers: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust like in the vintage 76-style compressors from revision “A” to D”, the WA76-D uses custom large-core, CineMag input \u0026amp; output transformers. The transformers inside the WA76-D use the exact same spec data and materials used by Reichenbach Engineering in the original vintage designs known for delivering rich analog tone to any signal chain. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePremium Components \u0026amp; Accurate D-style Circuitry: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWA76-D uses premium ceramic \u0026amp; electrolytic capacitors, metal film resistors, and a revised preamp stage, improving the linear response of the FET. These key components complete a circuit that cuts no corners in delivering an authentic “cleaner, low noise” 76-style compression experience. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-Tested In Austin, TX: Like all Warm Audio gear, WA76-D is meticulously hand-tested and inspected by trained technicians with a passion for making music in Austin, TX USA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Analog Discrete FET Compressor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFaithful Recreation Of The\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vintage “Rev D” FET Compressor With Added Recording Features\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVU Meter Options: Gain Reduction | +8dB Output | +4dB Output | “Off” Powers off unit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100-230v IEC Inlet Universal Power Supply\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClass-A Line-Level Output Amplifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e100% Discrete Audio Signal Path Using 600Ω Input Impedance \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttenuator\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelectable 10kΩ Input Impedance To Better Match Modern Audio Interface Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Dry-Wet Mix Control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariable Sidechain High Pass Filter: 30 - 300Hz, 12dB\/Octave \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e¼” Stereo Link \u0026amp; External Sidechain Access\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActive Bypass For Running Unit As Line Amplifier \u0026amp; True Bypass Option For A\/B Comparisons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2U 19″ Rackmount Chassis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUtilizes Premium O-12 Input \u0026amp; 5002 Output Transformers From CineMag USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage-Spec Attack \u0026amp; Release: Attack = 20 µS - 800 | Release: 50 mS - 1.1 Second\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“All-Buttons-In” Setting For Experimental \u0026amp; Hard-Limiter Tones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequency Response: ± 1 dB 20 Hz - 20 kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBalanced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXLR \u0026amp; TRS Inputs \u0026amp; Outputs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Amplifier Gain: 53dB \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignal-To-Noise Ratio (SNR): 86dB | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Harmonic Distortion (THD): -64dB (at -8dBu)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Warm Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42270243913807,"sku":"WA76-D","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/9466\/9382\/files\/WA76-DLIMITING-2.jpg?v=1731077792","url":"https:\/\/shop.musicredone.com\/products\/warm-audio-wa76-d-single-channel-clean-gain-discrete-fet-compressor","provider":"RedOne Music Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}