The WA76-D accurately reproduces one of the most powerful studio compressors of all time known for its generous headroom, ultra-fast dynamic control, and rich analog tone. Using premium and custom components like O-12 (input) and 5002 (output) transformers from CineMag. WA76-D achieves authentic 76 rev-D style compression, known for having a “low noise†preamp stage with unmistakably analog character. Added modern controls to achieve parallel compression, active & true-bypass, selectable input impedance, and sidechain flexibility make WA76-D an ideal choice for modern recording workflows that require vintage tone shaping. WA76-D recreates the legendary tone & control of the vintage 76-style compression used in studios by artists like Chris Lord-Alge, Missy Elliot, Timbaland, Van Halen, Rick Rubin, Daft Punk, and many more.

Features:

- 100% Analog Discrete FET Compressor

- Faithful Recreation of The Vintage "Rev-D" FET Compressor

- Selectable 10k- Input Impedance to Better Match Modern Audio Interface Specifications

- 100% Dry-Wet Mix Control

- Variable Sidechain High Pass Filter

- Active Bypass for Running Unit As Line Amplifier or for A/B Comparisons

- Vintage-Spec Attack & Release

- "All-Buttons-In" Setting For Experimental Tones

- Added modern controls

- Custom large-core, CineMag input & output transformers

- Stereo Link & External Sidechain Access

Classic Studio Compression with Rich Analog Tone
The WA76-D is a faithful recreation of the vintage 76 "Revision-D-style" FET studio compressor with added features to meet modern recording workflows. Recreating the lauded "D-style" version of the 76 compressor known for its speed, lower noise, and rich analog tone, the WA76-D offers the ideal blend of vintage circuitry and modern controls to deliver ultimate flexibility without sacrificing vintage analog character.

Critical Classic Controls + Bonus Modern Add-Ons
WA76-D delivers vintage circuit design and all of the traditional 76-style compression controls; attack, release, ratio, input, output, and meter display. In addition to the classic controls expected on a 76-style compressor, WA76-D has added stereo linking, dry/wet mix for parallel compression, external sidechain, selectable input impedance, active & true-bypass, and a variable sidechain high-pass filter to tackle unruly bass that dominates the compressor's attention.

Custom CineMag Transformers
Just like in the vintage 76-style compressors from revision "A" to D", the WA76-D uses custom large-core, CineMag input & output transformers. The transformers inside the WA76-D use the exact same spec data and materials used by Reichenbach Engineering in the original vintage designs known for delivering rich analog tone to any signal chain.

Premium Components & Accurate D-style Circuitry
WA76-D uses premium ceramic & electrolytic capacitors, metal film resistors, and a revised preamp stage, improving the linear response of the FET. These key components complete a circuit that cuts no corners in delivering an authentic "cleaner, low noise" 76-style compression experience.

Hand-Tested In Austin, TX
Like all Warm Audio gear, WA76-D is meticulously hand-tested and inspected by trained technicians with a passion for making music in Austin, TX USA.

Specs

-VU Meter Options:
- Gain Reduction
- +8dB Output
- +4dB Output
- "Off" Powers off unit
Power: 100-230v IEC Inlet Universal Power Supply
Output Amplifier: Class-A Line-Level
Variable Sidechain High Pass Filter:
- 30 - 300Hz
- 12dB/Octave
Output Transformers: CineMag USA
Attack Parameters: 20 -S - 800
Release Parameters: 50 mS - 1.1 Second
Frequency Response: - 1 dB 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Inputs/Outputs: Balanced XLR & TRS
Total Amplifier Gain: 53dB
Signal-To-Noise Ratio (SNR): 92dB (a-weighted)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): -67dB (at -6dBu)
Size: 2U 19" Rackmount Chassis