Warm Audio WA76-D Single-Channel Clean Gain Discrete FET Compressor
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Warm Audio WA76-D — Classic Rev D FET Compressor with Modern Features
The Warm Audio WA76-D is a single-channel, fully analog FET compressor designed as a faithful recreation of the legendary Rev D-style compressors. It delivers the iconic fast response, musical compression, and analog coloration that has defined countless recordings for decades.
Enhanced with modern features, the WA76-D offers a complete solution for professional recording and mixing applications.
Vintage Tone with Modern Control
The WA76-D accurately reproduces the behavior of classic FET compressors, offering everything from smooth dynamic control to aggressive, punchy compression.
Modern enhancements include:
- Dry/Wet Mix control for parallel compression
- Variable sidechain high-pass filter (30–300 Hz)
- Selectable input impedance (600Ω / 10kΩ)
- External sidechain input/output for ducking and de-essing
- Stereo linking capability for up to 10 units
Full Dynamic Control
- Attack: ultra-fast, 20 µs to 800 µs
- Release: 50 ms to 1.1 s
- Input / Output gain controls
- Classic ratio settings
- “All-Buttons-In” mode for extreme compression and limiting
Applications
- Vocals — smooth leveling or aggressive character
- Drums — punchy and fast transient control
- Electric guitars — tight and expressive tone shaping
- Bass — consistent and powerful low-end
- Mix bus — glue and energy
Technical Specifications
General
- Type: FET Compressor
- Channels: 1
- Circuit: Fully discrete, 100% analog
- Format: 2U, 19” rackmount
- Power: 100–230V IEC
- Depth: 6.5” (16.25 cm)
Features
- Dry/Wet Mix control
- Sidechain HPF: 30–300 Hz (12 dB/octave)
- External sidechain insert
- Stereo link (up to 10 units)
- Selectable input impedance: 600Ω / 10kΩ
- Active bypass & true bypass
- “All-Buttons-In” mode
Metering
- VU Meter:
- Gain Reduction
- +4 dB Output
- +8 dB Output
- Off
I/O
- Inputs: XLR, TRS
- Outputs: XLR, TRS
- ¼” jacks for stereo link and sidechain
Components & Design
- Class-A output amplifier
- Fully discrete signal path
- CineMag USA transformers:
- O-12 input
- 5002 output
- 600Ω input attenuator
- Premium capacitors (ceramic & electrolytic)
- Metal film resistors
Performance
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±1 dB)
- Total Gain: 53 dB
- SNR: 92 dB (A-weighted)
- THD+N: -67 dB (@ -6 dBu)
- Attack: 20 µs – 800 µs
- Release: 50 ms – 1.1 s
Premium Build Quality
The WA76-D uses CineMag transformers wound to original UREI specifications, ensuring authentic vintage tone. Carefully selected components enhance linearity and bring out the classic Rev D character.
Each unit is hand-tested at Warm Audio HQ in Austin, Texas to ensure professional reliability and consistency.
The Warm Audio WA76-D is a modern studio workhorse that captures the essence of classic FET compression while offering powerful new features for today’s workflows. It is an ideal choice for engineers seeking both precision and character in a single compressor.
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