Warm Audio WA-2A
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Warm Audio
WA-2A
Product Info
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The WA-2A nails that classic, 'glue' sound—think Abbey Road compression without the vintage headaches. It's a fantastic choice for vocals, guitars, or anything needing a touch of warmth and subtle dynamic control. This is a great option for producers and engineers seeking a specific, character-rich compression color.
Product Description
- Warm Audio WA-2A
- 1-Channel tube opto-compressor / limiter
- 100% discrete signal path
- CineMag input transformer
- CineMag output transformer
- 4 Premium TungSol and Electro-Harmonix tubes: 2x 12AX7
- 1x 12BH7
- 1x 6AQ5 (or the 6P1 - can be interchanged)
- Kenetek opto attenuator
- Integrated power adapter
- Stereo-link capability
- Balanced XLR and jack inputs - 600 ohm impedance
- Balanced XLR and jack outputs - 600 ohm impedance
- Frequency response: +/- 1 dB
- 15 - 20
- 000 Hz
- 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
- Attack time: 10 milliseconds
- Release time: 0.06 seconds for 50% release
- 0.5 up to 5 seconds for complete release
- Meter for gain reduction and output
- Dimensions 483 x 178 x 89 mm
- Weight: 5.44 kg
- • CineMag transformers impart a pleasing, vintage-like warmth and saturation.
- • Discrete signal path avoids muddying the tone, retaining clarity.
- • TungSol/EH tubes deliver a classic, creamy compression character.
- • Kenetek opto attenuator provides smooth, musical gain reduction.
- • Limited versatility compared to more complex, multi-band compressors.
- • The 6AQ5/6P1 tube choice restricts tonal shaping possibilities.
- • Build quality, while good, isn’t quite on par with some higher-end vintage units.
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