Warm Audio WA76-D Discrete FET Compressor/Limiter

The WA76-D accurately reproduces one of the fastest and 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 Elliott, 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 with added recording features
• 100-230v IEC inlet universal power supply
• Class-A line-level output amplifier
• 100% discrete audio signal path using 600Ω input impedance attenuator
• Selectable 10KΩ input impedance to better match modern audio interface specifications
• 100% dry-wet mix control
• ¼” stereo link & external sidechain access
• Active bypass for running unit as line amplifier & true bypass option for A/B comparisons
• 2U 19″ rackmount chassis
• Utilises premium O-12 input & 5002 output transformers from Cinemag USA
• “All-Buttons-In” setting for experimental & hard-limiter tones
• Hand-Tested In Austin, TX