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Warm Audio WA-2A Tube Optical Compressor in a studio outboard unit with control knobs and vintage-style design.
  • Warm Audio WA-2A Tube Optical Compressor in a studio outboard unit with control knobs and vintage-style design.
  • Warm Audio WA-2A Tube Optical Compressor studio outboard device with control knobs and vintage design, used for audio compression.
  • Warm Audio WA-2A tube optical compressor on studio outboard gear, featuring vintage-style controls and analog audio processing.
  • Warm Audio WA-2A tube optical compressor on studio outboard gear with control knobs and vintage design.
  • Warm Audio WA-2A tube optical compressor in studio outboard gear, showing the front panel with control knobs and VU meter.
  • Warm Audio WA-2A tube optical compressor studio outboard with analog controls and vintage-inspired design.
Warm Audio WA-2A Tube Optical Compressor (WA2A)

Brand: Warm Audio

Warm Audio WA-2A Tube Optical Compressor (WA2A)

SKU: WAR-WA2A
$1,444.00 (14% off RRP)
RRP $1,670.00
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  • 0 Mega Music Myaree
  • 0 Mega Music Wangara
  • 0 Mega Music Warehouse
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Description

Though digital technology and software have made great strides in recent years; we still believe that nothing compares to the level of articulation, depth, realism, and responsiveness of a well-built piece of analog gear. When you hear the bottom-end presence and top-end detail of quality analog gear, the difference is astounding. The cost of most boutique analog equipment is financially out of reach for many recording artists. Our mission is to change this, and introduce as many people as we can to recording and mixing with real, dedicated hardware.

Features

Premium Components
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.

A Four Tube Operation
The WA-2A operates on four tubes: two 12AX7’s, one 12BH7, and one 6aq5 (or 6P1J). We proudly use premium brand tubes in the signal path, which sound very 'open' and LARGE. All 4 tubes are socketed for easy swapping and replacement.

Specifications

  • '2A STYLE, TRANSFORMER BALANCED, HIGH VOLTAGE, OPTO TUBE COMPRESSOR​.
  • UTILIZES PREMIUM GRADE INPUT AND OUTPUT CINEMAG USA TRANSFORMERS.
  • USA MADE KENETEK OPTO-CELL ATTENUATOR T4' STYLE MODULE. SOCKETED TO ALLOW RETRO-FITTING WITH OTHER OPTO-CELLS.
  • PREMIUM TUBES. 2X 12AX7, 1X 12BH7, 1X 6AQ5 OR 6P1.
  • FULLY DISCRETE SIGNAL PATH.
  • VARIABLE PRE-EMPHASIS, ALLOWS FOR COMPRESSION HIPASS FILTERING (TONE CONTROL).
  • STEREO-LINK CAPABLE VIA TRS CONNECTOR.
  • INPUT IMPEDANCE - 600 OHMS, BRIDGES-T CONTROL (FLOATING).
  • XLR AND TRS BALANCED LINE LEVEL OUTPUTS - 600 OHMS IMPEDANCE.
  • XLR AND TRS BALANCED LINE LEVEL INPUTS - 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 DISPLAYS 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".
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We ship Australia-wide with reliable couriers, dispatching most orders within two business days. Unopened items can be returned within 7 days for a refund, while opened items may be eligible for store credit.
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