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










