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Brand Name: Warm Audio

Model Number: WA-2A

Descriptions:

'2A Style Optical Compressor
No plug-in or other compressor type quite compares to the warm, forgiving, fluid qualities of the classic '2A optical compressor. For decades, the renowned '2A style circuit has become the go-to device for seamlessly handling vocals, bass, and a wide variety of other instruments and program material in an effortlessly smooth way. Releasing the WA-2A would be for nothing if it wasn't affordable. Since the start of Warm Audio, Warm has striven to give an unprecedented value to their customers, but putting high end audio within the reach of more people than ever before. This philosophy drives everything they do, and every product they offer.

Premium Components
The WA-2A is a high-voltage, Class-A opto-compressor, utilizing large-core CineMag USA Transformers, four premium vacuum tubes, and the legendary Kenetek opto-cell – considered by many to be the world's finest.

A Four Tube Operation
The WA-2A operates on four tubes: two 12AX7s, one 12BH7, and one 6aq5 (or 6P1J). We proudly use Tung-Sol and Electro-Harmonix brand tubes in the signal path, which sound very “open” and LARGE. All four tubes are socketed for easy swapping and replacement.

 

Features:

  • Transformed-balanced, high-voltage, optical tube compressor built in the classic "2A" style
  • Up to 40 dB of gain reduction
  • Up to 40 dB of make-up gain
  • CineMag USA input and output transformers
  • USA-made Kenetek opto-cell attenuator T4-style module
  • Socketed construction to allow retrofitting of other opto-cells and tubes
  • Tung-Sol and Electro-Harmonix tubes including two 12AX7s, one 12BH7, and one 6P1
  • Fully discrete signal path
  • Variable pre-emphasis allows for reducing high frequencies in the sidechain
  • Supports stereo linking via 1/4" TRS
  • Balanced XLR and 1/4" TRS I/O
  • VU meter with selectable display of gain reduction or output at
  • +4 dB / +10 dB above the meter reading
  • Rear-panel meter adjust function for easy VU calibration
  • Occupies 2 RU of rack space

Warm Audio WA-2A Single Channel Tube Optical Compressor

SKU: 638142859097
$898.95Price
Function Compressor/Limiter (Leveling Amplifier)
Number of Channels 1
Inputs 1 x XLR 3-Pin Female (Balanced)
1 x 1/4" TRS Female (Balanced)
Outputs 1 x XLR 3-Pin Male (Balanced)
1 x 1/4" TRS Female (Balanced)
Link Connector 1 x 1/4" TRS Female
Input Impedance 600 Ohms
Output Impedance 600 Ohms
Maximum Input Level +16 dB
Compression Threshold Fixed
Compression Ratio Compress Mode: Fixed and Source-Dependent
Limit Mode: Approximately Infinity:1
Attack Time 10 ms
Release Time 50% Release: 60 ms
Complete Release: 500 ms to 5 sec
Maximum Output Level +16 dB (+10 dB Nomimal)
Make-up Gain Up to 40 dB (±1 dB)
Gain Reduction Up to -40 dB (±3 dB)
Frequency Response 15 Hz to 20 kHz (±1 dB)
Distortion (THD) < 0.1% at ±10 dBm
Noise -74 dB
Fuse 250 V, 1 A Fast-Blow Fuse
Power Requirement 115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Dimensions (W x H x D) 19 x 3.5 x 7" / 48.3 x 8.9 x 17.8 cm
Weight 12 lb / 5.4 kg

Packaging Info

Package Weight 11.445 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 23 x 10.3 x 5.6"
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