WARM AUDIO WA-2A

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Warm Audio WA-2AAnalog Sound.Although digital technology has made great strides in recent years, at Warm Audio we are convinced that nothing can compare to the warmth and unpredictable nuances that quality analog outboard gear can provide. The difference in terms of low-end presence and high-frequency detail is astonishing. On the other hand, high-end analog equipment is often prohibitively expensive for most project and home studios. Our mission is to enable as many people as possible to record and mix with true analog products.Affordable '2A-style compressor.No plug-in or other type of processor can deliver the same warmth, the same "fluid" sound of a classic '2A-style optical compressor. For decades, this type of compressor has been the most sought-after for processing vocals, bass, and many other types of instruments, thanks to its sweet and velvety character. Producing the WA-2A at prices not accessible to everyone would have been useless. From its very first steps in professional audio, Warm Audio set itself the goal of providing products of absolute quality at reasonable prices, accessible to as many people as possible. This philosophy still guides us today, in every new product we make!• '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.