Warm Audio WA-2A Single-Channel Class A Tube Optical Compressor/Limiter
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from Troy, MI
No plug-in or other compressor type quite compares to the warm, forgiving, fluid qualities of the classic '2A optical compressor. For decades, the renowned ‘2A style circuit has become the go-to device for seamlessly handling vocals, bass, and a wide variety of other instruments and program material in an effortlessly smooth way. Releasing the Warm Audio WA-2A Tube Opto Compressor would be for nothing if Warm couldn’t make it affordable. Since the start of Warm Audio, they have striven to give unprecedented value by putting high end audio within the reach of more people than ever before.
Premium ComponentsThe 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 OperationThe WA-2A operates on four tubes: two 12AX7s, one 12BH7, and one 6AQ5 (or 6P1J). Warm proudly use Tung-Sol and Electro-Harmonix brand tubes in the signal path, which sound very 'open' and LARGE. All 4 tubes are socketed for easy swapping and replacement.
Specifications:- 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 Tung-Sol and Electro-Harmonix tubes - 2x 12AX7, 1x 12BH7, 1x 6AQ5 or 6P1
- Fully discrete signal path
- Variable pre-emphasis allows for compression high-pass 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: 15 Hz to 20 kHz ±1 dB
- Gain: 40 dB, ±1 dB
- Input level: +16 dB maximum
- Output level: +10 dB nominal, +16 dB maximum
- Distortion: less than 0.1% THD at ±10 dBM
- Noise: -74 db
- Attack time: 10 mS
- 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" rack mount chassis, 2u 19" X 7" X 3.5"
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