Warm Audio WA76-D2 Dual-channel Discrete FET Compressor/Limiter

The Warm Audio WA76-D2 nails the performance, behavior, and vintage analog sound of the most famous solid-state limiting amplifier ever made — the renowned “D” revision of the iconic ’76. Like the revered classic, each channel of the Warm Audio WA76-D2 features a completely discrete signal path and the same controls. And yes — it replicates the original’s explosive performance when all the ratio buttons are pressed in. But the WA76-D2 is much more than a clone; its added recording features make it a versatile compressor/limiter for modern studio workflows. Warm Audio doesn’t cut corners on components, but they do order parts and build in quantity, which keeps costs down and delivers amazing value. The WA76-D2 is assembled with top-drawer components, including premium resistors and poly film capacitors, as well as custom original-spec, large-core CineMag USA input and output transformers. And like all Warm Audio gear, the WA76-D2 is rigorously inspected and hand tested by experienced technicians in Austin, Texas.

FEATURES

• Dual-channel clean-gain discrete FET compressor/limiter
• Re-creation of the iconic D-Rev ’76 with added recording features
• 100% analog discrete audio circuit path
• 600Ω input impedance attenuator
• Selectable 10kΩ input impedance to match modern audio interface specs
• Class A line-level output amplifier
• Custom original-spec, large-core CineMag USA input and output transformers
• Premium ceramic and electrolytic capacitors, metal film resistors
• Supports the infamous all-buttons-in ratio setting
• Variable dry/wet blend control for easy parallel processing
• Balanced XLR and TRS inputs and outputs
• Variable sidechain highpass filter: 30–300Hz, 12dB/octave
• Active bypass for running unit as a line amp
• True bypass for instant A/B comparisons
• Vintage-spec attack and release times
• Attack: 20–800μs
• Release: 50ms to 1s
• VU meter switchable for GR, +8 output, +4 output, and unit off
• Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz (±1dB)
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 92dB (A-Weighted)
• Total amplifier gain: 53dB
• Total harmonic distortion: -67dB (at -6dBu)
• 2U, 19-in. rackmount chassis
• Internal 100-230V universal power supply, IEC inlet
• Inspected and hand tested by experienced technicians in Austin, Texas

SPECIFICATIONS

• Type:FET Compressor
• Number of Channels:2
• Controls:Attack, Release, Dry-Wet Mix, Ratio
• Frequency Response:20Hz-20kHz
• Inputs:2 x XLR, 2 x 1/4" TRS
• Outputs:2 x XLR, 2 x 1/4" TRS
• Rack Spaces:2U
• Power Source:Standard IEC AC cable
• Height:3.5"
• Width:19"