Warm Audio WA-2A

703.03 GBP*

Description

The WA-2A boasts an all tube, completely discrete signal path with through-hole component topology. It also features custom, l... High-Class Tube Compressor The WA-2A boasts an all tube, completely discrete signal path with through-hole component topology. It also features custom, large-core Cinemag input and output transformers, four premium vacuum tubes, and the legendary Kenetek opto-cell, considered by many to be the world's finest. No plug-in or other compressor type quite compares to the warm, forgiving, fluid qualities of this classic optical tube compressor. For decades, the renowned '2A type 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. Warm Audio WA - 2A Features: '2A Style, Transformer balanced, high voltage, opto (Light controlled) tube compressor Fully discrete signal path Utilizes custom USA made CineMag input and output transformers Utilizes boutique USA made Kenetek T4B opto attenuator. Socketed to allow for retro-fitting with vintage (or other) opto-cells Premium Tung-Sol and Electro-Harmonix tubes. 2x 12ax7, 1x 12bh7, 1x 6aq5 (or 6p1 - interchangeable) Variable Pre-emphasis knob (via the back-panel) allows for compression hipass filtering Stereo-link capability via TRS connector and knob on back panel 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 Distortion Less than 0.5% 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 Manufacturer information Warm Audio SUITE 100 TX 78641 LEANDER USA https://warmaudio.com/ EU economic operator Sonic Sales GmbH Liebigstraße 24 33803 Steinhagen Germany [email protected] www.sonic-sales.de