Warm Audio WA-2A Tube Opto Compressor

Compressor/Limiter

CHF 855.00
MSRP: CHF 933.85

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Product #	188747
Brand	Warm Audio
Category	Compressors & Limiters
Brand Category	Warm Audio - Compressors & Limiters
Series	Warm Audio Dynamic processors
Release date	September 2016
Availability	1 unit in stock

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Description

True to its inspiration; 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.

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. That's why the WA-2A's street price will be just $899 USD.

Welcome to the future of vintage!

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Product Dimensions

Depth	178mm
Width	483mm
Height	89mm

Product Details

Product Number	188747
Brand	Warm Audio
Series	Dynamic processors
Category	Compressor/Limiter
Brand Category	Warm Audio - Compressors & Limiters
Relevancy rank	6 of 68
Date	September 2016

Dimension

Weight	5.4kg
Box Depth	616mm
Box Width	483mm
Box Height	310mm
Gross Weight	6.2kg

Properties

- '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 USA made Kenetek opto attenuator. Socketed to allow for retro-fitting with other opto-cells
- Premium Tung-Sol and Electro-Harmonix tubes. 2x 12ax7, 1x 12bh7, 1x 6aq5 (or 6p1 - interchangeable)
- 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
- Distortion 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

- Weight: 5.400kg
- Height: 89mm
- Width: 483mm
- Depth: 178mm

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Beautiful 2A comp

systool 04.05.2024

Great 2A optical compressor, considering the price. Very simple to use. I use it with bass and acoustic guitars.
You need to adjust the VU meter quite often.
Great alternative to way more expensive options like UA and other brands

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