{"product_id":"warm-audio-wa76-a2-wa76-a2","title":"WARM AUDIO WA76-A2","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003eThe WA76-A2 precisely reproduces 2 channels of the fastest, most powerful studio compressor of all time, known for its extra “grabby” attack, dynamic control, and unmistakable vintage analog grit. Featuring custom CineMag transformers and high-quality components, it offers “blue stripe” style compression and adds modern features like true-bypass, parallel compression, and sidechain flexibility. Used by legendary artists such as Jack White, The Beatles, David Bowie, and Led Zeppelin.\n\nClassic Studio Compression with True Analog Grit: The WA76-A2 is a faithful reproduction of the vintage 76 \"blue stripe\" FET 2-channel studio compressor, with added features to meet modern recording workflows. Recreating the cherished vintage \"Blue Stripe\" version, known for its fast attack and vintage analog grit, the WA76-A2 offers the ideal blend of vintage circuitry and modern controls without sacrificing vintage analog character.\n\nClassic Controls and Modern Bonuses: The WA76-A2 features vintage-designed circuitry and all the traditional 76-style compression controls: attack, release, ratio, input, output, and meter display. Additionally, it features parallel compression (dry\/wet mix), selectable input impedance, active high-pass filter, true-bypass, and variable sidechain to tame unruly bass.\n\nCustom CineMag Transformers: As in vintage 76-style compressors from revisions \"A\" to \"D\", the WA76-A2 uses wide-core CineMag input and output transformers, designed with vintage materials and specifications.\n\nPremium Components and Accurate Blue Stripe Style Circuitry: Includes high-quality poly-film capacitors, premium resistors, and a vintage-voiced preamp stage for an authentic blue stripe compression experience.\n\nHand-Tested in Austin, TX: Each unit is meticulously hand-tested and inspected by experienced technicians with a passion for music.\n\nTechnical Specifications\n100% Analog Discrete 2-Channel FET Compressor.\nFaithful recreation of the vintage \"Blue Stripe\" FET compressor with modern features.\nVU Meter Options: Gain Reduction, Output +8 dB, Output +4 dB, \"Off\".\nUniversal power supply with IEC 100-230 V input.\nClass A line-level output amplifiers.\nDiscrete audio path with 600 Ω input impedance attenuator.\nSelectable 10 kΩ input impedance.\nDry-Wet Mix control and variable sidechain high-pass filter (30 - 300 Hz, 12 dB\/Octave).\nActive bypass and True Bypass option.\n3 2-channel operational modes: stereo, primary\/secondary, and dual-mono.\n2U 19\" rack-mountable chassis.\nCineMag O-12 and 5002 input and output transformers.\nAttack = 20 µS - 800 µS, Release = 50 mS - 1.1 seconds.\n\"All-Buttons-In\" setting for experimental and hard-limiter tones.\nFrequency Response: ± 1 dB, 20 Hz - 20 kHz.\nTotal Amplifier Gain: 58 dB.\nSignal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): 86 dB (A-weighted).\nTotal Harmonic Distortion Ratio (THD+N): -62 dB (at -13 dBu).\n\nMost Common Uses\nStereo bus compression with analog grit.\nAdding vintage vibes to stereo vocals and BGV.\nIdeal stereo compression for drum rooms and front mics.\nDynamic control for heavy electric guitars with vintage vibes.\nUsed by legends like Led Zeppelin, Jack White, David Bowie, The Beatles, and Chris Lord-Alge.","brand":"WARM AUDIO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58020618436953,"sku":"WA76-A2","price":1061.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1036\/3633\/6985\/files\/wa76-a2.jpg?v=1778285480","url":"https:\/\/yourmusiconline.it\/en\/products\/warm-audio-wa76-a2-wa76-a2","provider":"yourmusiconline.it","version":"1.0","type":"link"}