Warm Audio WA-1B Tube Compressor

£911.00

Just pedals are excited to share the latest New Compressor Pedals by Warm Audio, the Warm Audio WA-1B Tube Compressor Compressor Pedals is a great Compressor choice for new and experienced guitarists alike.. Read More below for more images, videos and latest UK prices from the Warm Audio brand, delivered by a UK retailer, with warranty & more.


Description

Just pedals are excited to share the latest New Compressor Pedals by Warm Audio, the Warm Audio WA-1B Tube Compressor Compressor Pedals is a great Compressor choice for new and experienced guitarists alike.. Read More below for more images, videos and latest UK prices from the Warm Audio brand, delivered by a UK retailer, with warranty & more.

The WA-1B accurately recreates world-class Scandinavian compression, combining smooth tube-optical warmth with precision controls. Like its original inspiration, favoured by producers and engineers from Chris Lord-Alge to Rick Rubin, the WA-1B delivers that revered “forgiving” musical compression of tube-optical circuitry with speed and control more closely associated with modern dynamics processing. Hand-wired to authentically recreate the sound of a renowned circuit, the WA-1B combines custom large-core transformers from Lundahl Sweden, select tubes, and a premium high-precision optical element for ultra-fast and accurate operation without sacrificing authentic analogue warmth.

Key Features:

  • Tube-Opto Tone With Extended Control:
    Delivering that revered “forgiving” musical compression with the added speed and control functionality, the WA-1B excels on highly dynamic sources that demand analogue warmth.
  • Hand-Tested In Austin, TX:
    The WA-1B is meticulously hand-tested and inspected by trained technicians with a passion for making music in Austin, TX USA.
  • Premium Components:
    The WA-1B is a 270v circuit with hand wired through-hole circuitry, and 100% discrete analogue signal path. The custom large-core transformers from Lundahl Sweden bring the full Scandinavian-style analogue tone of the WA-1B circuit to life. Paired with select tubes from JJ and Tung-Sol, the high-precision optical element applies sweet analogue warmth to audio signals with unrivalled accuracy.

Specifications:

  • Accurately recreating world-class Scandinavian compression combining smooth tube-optical warmth with precision controls
  • True-to-spec 270 volt, 100% discrete analogue signal path – hand wired with through-hole components
  • Transformer-balanced fully floating input and output – Custom-core large transformers from Scandinavian Manufacturer, Lundahl in Sweden
  • 12AX7 Tung-Sol & JJ 12AU7 tubes
  • Frequency response @ -3 dB: 5 Hz to 25 kHz
  • Self-Noise: < -75 dBU @ 30 dB gain
  • CMRR: > 60 dB @ 10 kHz
  • Ratio from 2:1 to 10:1
  • Variable Threshold: Off to -40 dBU
  • Continuously variable, fixed, or fixed/manual attack and release times
    – Fixed – Attack: 1 millisecond | Release: 50 milliseconds
    – Manual – Attack: .5 – 300 milliseconds | Release: .05 seconds – 10 seconds
    – Fixed/Man mode blends the release times of fixed and manual mode
  • Output gain: Off to +30 dBU
  • Input impedance: 600ohms
  • Two bus connectors to connect multiple sidechains
  • Meter (VU) input, output, or compression amount
  • Linear, low-noise power supply with toroidal power transformer

Brand

Warm Audio

Warm Audio is a company that specializes in high-quality audio gear, particularly focused on analog equipment. Founded in 2011, the brand is known for producing studio equipment that replicates the warmth and character of vintage analogue gear, often at a more accessible price point. Their product lineup includes microphones, preamps, compressors, equalizers, and other studio essentials that deliver professional-grade sound.

Warm Audio has built a reputation for offering premium sound quality with modern features, while keeping costs lower than many high-end, vintage-inspired alternatives. Their microphones, such as the WA-47 and WA-87, are particularly popular for their excellent tonal qualities and vintage sound, providing musicians and engineers with a versatile and affordable option for capturing vocals and instruments. Additionally, their range of preamps and processors, such as the WA-2A compressor, is designed to give users the warmth and character typically associated with classic analog gear, making Warm Audio a go-to brand for musicians and producers who want top-notch sound without breaking the bank.

Category

Compressor Pedals

Compressor pedals even out the dynamics of your playing by reducing loud peaks and lifting quieter notes. This can add sustain, smooth out picking, tighten funk rhythm parts and make clean tones feel more controlled and studio-like.

They are useful for country, funk, pop, bass, slide guitar and any style where consistency matters. A compressor can be subtle and almost invisible, or it can become a noticeable part of your sound by adding snap, sustain and extra presence.

Tags

Compressor

Compressor pedals smooth out playing dynamics by reducing loud peaks and lifting quieter notes, helping create a more balanced and controlled guitar sound. Compression can add sustain, tighten rhythm playing and make clean tones feel more polished.

They are widely used in country, funk, pop and studio recording environments where consistency and articulation are important. Subtle compression can also improve the feel of an entire pedalboard.