{"product_id":"warm-audio_wa76-d","title":"Warm Audio - WA76-D Single Channel Clean Gain Discrete FET Compressor","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u0026amp; 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 \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClassic Studio Compression With Rich Analog Tone\u003cbr\u003e\nThe WA76-D is a faithful recreation of the vintage 76 \"Revision-D-Style\" FET studio compressor with added features to meet modern recording workflows. Recreating the lauded \"D-style\" version of the 76 compressor known for its speed, lower noise, and rich analog tone, the WA76-D offers the ideal blend of vintage circuitry and modern controls to deliver ultimate flexibility without sacrificing vintage analog character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCritical Classic Controls + Bonus Modern Add-Ons\u003cbr\u003e\nWA76-D delivers vintage circuit design and all of the traditional 76-style compression controls; attack, release, ratio, input, output, and meter display. In addition to the classic controls expected on a 76-style compressor, WA76-D has added stereo linking, dry\/wet mix for parallel compression, external sidechain, selectable input impedance, active \u0026amp; true-bypass, and a variable sidechain high-pass filter to tackle unruly bass that dominates the compressor's attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCustom CineMag Transformers\u003cbr\u003e\nJust like in the vintage 76-style compressors from revision \"A\" to \"D\", the WA76-D uses custom large-core, CineMag input \u0026amp; output transformers. The transformers inside the WA76-D use the exact same spec data and materials used by Reichenbach Engineering in the original vintage designs known for delivering rich analog tone to any signal chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePremium Components \u0026amp; Accurate D-style Circuitry\u003cbr\u003e\nWA76-D uses premium ceramic \u0026amp; electrolytic capacitors, metal film resistors, and a revised preamp stage, improving the linear response of the FET. These key components complete a circuit that cuts no corners in delivering an authentic \"cleaner, low noise\" 76-style compression experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHand-Tested In Austin, TX\u003cbr\u003e\nLike all Warm Audio gear, WA76-D is meticulously hand-tested and inspected by trained technicians with a passion for making music in Austin, TX USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures\u003cbr\u003e\n• 100% Analog Discrete FET Compressor\u003cbr\u003e\n• Faithful Recreation Of The Vintage \"Rev D\" FET Compressor With Added Recording Features\u003cbr\u003e\n• VU Meter Options: Gain Reduction, +8dB Output, +4dB Output, \"Off\" Powers off unit\u003cbr\u003e\n• 100-230v IEC Inlet Universal Power Supply\u003cbr\u003e\n• Class-A Line-Level Output Amplifier\u003cbr\u003e\n• 100% Discrete Audio Signal Path Using 600? Input Impedance Attenuator\u003cbr\u003e\n• Selectable 10k? Input Impedance To Better Match Modern Audio Interface Specifications\u003cbr\u003e\n• 100% Dry-Wet Mix Control\u003cbr\u003e\n• Variable Sidechain High Pass Filter: 30 - 300Hz, 12dB\/Octave\u003cbr\u003e\n• 1\/4\" Stereo Link \u0026amp; External Sidechain Access\u003cbr\u003e\n• Active Bypass For Running Unit As Line Amplifier \u0026amp; True Bypass Option For A\/B Comparisons\u003cbr\u003e\n• 2U 19\" Rackmount Chassis\u003cbr\u003e\n• Utilizes Premium O-12 Input \u0026amp; 5002 Output Transformers From CineMag USA\u003cbr\u003e\n• Vintage-Spec Attack \u0026amp; Release: Attack = 20 uS - 800, Release: 50 mS - 1.1 Second\u003cbr\u003e\n• \"All-Buttons-In\" Setting For Experimental \u0026amp; Hard-Limiter Tones\u003cbr\u003e\n• Frequency Response: + 1 dB 20 Hz - 20 kHz\u003cbr\u003e\n• Balanced XLR \u0026amp; TRS Inputs \u0026amp; Outputs\u003cbr\u003e\n• Total Amplifier Gain: 53dB\u003cbr\u003e\n• Signal-To-Noise Ratio (SNR): 86dB\u003cbr\u003e\n• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): -64dB (at -8dBu)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warm Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45841429069977,"sku":"WA76-D","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/6799\/6313\/files\/md_74956d7f004f6ff5bdf91e9c461c401b.webp?v=1761758899","url":"https:\/\/metronomie.com\/en\/products\/warm-audio_wa76-d","provider":"Métronomie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}