1-channel Tube Optical Compressor with All-discrete Signal Path, Custom Optical Photocell, and Cinem

1-channel Tube Optical Compressor with All-discrete Signal Path, Custom Optical Photocell, and Cinem

Name: 1-channel Tube Optical Compressor with All-discrete Signal Path, Custom Optical Photocell, and Cinem
SKU: WA-2A

Brand: Warm Audio

Model: WA-2A

UPC: 638142859097

Classic 4-Channel 312 Style Mic Preamp With DI

2-Channel Tube Mic / Line / Instrument Preamp

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Analog Tone. No plug-in or other compressor type quite compares to the warm, forgiving, fluid qualities of this classic '2A-style optical compressor. For decades, the renowned ‘2A style circuit has become the go-to device for seamlessly handling vocals, b

'2A Style, Transformer balanced, high voltage, opto tube compressor?.

Utilizes premium grade input and output CineMag USA Transformers.

Utilizes USA made Kenetek opto attenuator.

Premium Tung-Sol and Electro-Harmonix tubes. 2x 12ax7, 1x 12bh7, 1x 6aq5

Fully discrete signal path.

Socketed to allow for retro-fitting with other opto-cells.

Variable Pre-emphasis, allows for compression hipass filtering.

Stereo-link capability.

XLR and TRS balanced line level inputs - 600 ohms impedance.

XLR and TRS balanced line level outputs - 600 ohms impedance.

Frequency Response +/- 1 dB, 15 Hz to 20kHz.

Gain 40 dB ±1dB.

Input Level +16 dB maximum.

Output Level +10 dB nominal, +16 dB maximum.

istortion Less than 0.1% THD at ±10 dBm.

Noise = -74dB.

Attack Time - 10 milliseconds.

Release Time - 0.06 seconds for 50% release.

0.5 to 5 seconds for complete release.

Meter shows both dB gain reduction and dB output.

Power - 115/230 volts (switchable), 50/60 Hz.

Dimensions - 19" Rackmount chassis, 2U. 19" x 7" x 3.5".

Weight - 12 lbs.

About This Product

Description:

Releasing the WA-2A would be for nothing if we couldn’t make it affordable. Since the start of Warm Audio we have strived to give an unprecedented value to our customers, by putting high end audio within the reach of more people than ever before. This philosophy drives everything we do, and every product we offer. Premium Components in every Warm Audio product. The WA-2A is a high-voltage, Class-A opto-compressor, utilzing large-core CineMag USA Transformers, four premium vacuum tubes, and the legendary Kenetek opto-cell - considered by many to be the world’s finest.

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