Warm Audio WA76-D Single Channel Clean Gain Discrete FET Compressor

£629.00

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Description

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The WA76-D compressor is a precise recreation of the revered vintage “Revision-D-Style” FET studio compressor, celebrated for its ultra-fast response, low-noise performance, and rich analogue tone. It combines authentic vintage circuitry with modern enhancements for unparalleled flexibility, making it an ideal tool for today’s recording workflows. Featuring hand-tested CineMag transformers and premium components, the WA76-D ensures pristine signal integrity and dynamic control, while added features such as parallel compression, active bypass, and a variable sidechain high-pass filter provide ultimate versatility. Whether used on vocals, drums, or guitars, this compressor delivers classic tone and modern adaptability in a robust rackmount chassis.

Classic Compression with Modern Features:

The WA76-D captures the legendary tone and performance of the vintage Revision-D compressors, delivering the fast attack, clean sound, and dynamic control that made them studio staples. Modern features like dry/wet mix, selectable input impedance, and sidechain flexibility make it suitable for today’s workflows.

Custom CineMag Transformers for Analogue Warmth:

Just like the original Revision-D compressors, the WA76-D uses custom CineMag transformers to ensure a rich analogue character. These large-core transformers are built to original specifications, delivering warm tones and impeccable sound quality across all inputs and outputs.

Handcrafted Quality from Austin, TX:

Every WA76-D is hand-tested and inspected in Austin, TX, ensuring premium build quality and reliable performance. This attention to detail guarantees a flawless analogue sound experience, making it a trusted choice for professional studios and home recording setups alike.

Key Features:

  • Authentic Vintage Circuitry:
    Faithful Revision-D design with premium components for fast, clean, and rich compression.
  • Enhanced Control Options:
    Parallel compression, active bypass, and variable sidechain high-pass filter for modern flexibility.
  • Professional-Grade Build:
    Hand-tested in the USA with custom CineMag transformers and robust 2U rackmount chassis.

Specifications

  • 100% analogue discrete FET compressor
  • Custom O-12 input and 5002 output CineMag transformers
  • Sidechain high-pass filter: 30–300 Hz, 12 dB/octave
  • Vintage attack (20 μS–800 μS) and release (50 ms–1.1 s)
  • Frequency response: ±1 dB, 20 Hz–20 kHz
  • SNR: 92 dB (A-weighted); THD+N: -67 dB at -6 dBu
  • Balanced XLR and TRS I/O, stereo link capability
  • 100–230 V universal power supply

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.