When you hear the bottom-end presence and top-end detail of quality analog gear, the difference is astounding. 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.
Features
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100% discrete signal path
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CineMag input transformer
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CineMag output transformer
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4 Premium TungSol and Electro-Harmonix tubes: 2x 12AX7, 1x 12BH7, 1x 6AQ5 (or the 6P1 - can be interchanged)
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Kenetek opto attenuator
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Integrated power adapter
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Stereo-link capability
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Balanced XLR and jack inputs - 600 ohm impedance
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Balanced XLR and jack outputs - 600 ohm impedance
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Frequency response: +/- 1 dB, 15 - 20,000 Hz
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Gain: 40 dB +/-1 dB
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Input level: +16 dB maximum
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Output level: +10 dB nominal, +16 dB maximum
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Distortion: less than 0.1% THD at +/-10 dBm
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Attack time: 10 milliseconds
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Release time: 0.06 seconds for 50% release, 0.5 up to 5 seconds for complete release
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Meter for gain reduction and output
About Warm Audio WA-2A Compressor
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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 12AX7’s, one 12BH7, and one 6aq5 (or 6P1J). We proudly use premium brand tubes in the signal path, which sound very 'open' and LARGE. All 4 tubes are socketed for easy swapping and replacement.
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 12AX7’s, one 12BH7, and one 6aq5 (or 6P1J). We proudly use premium brand tubes in the signal path, which sound very 'open' and LARGE. All 4 tubes are socketed for easy swapping and replacement.
Specifications Warm Audio WA-2A Compressor
Specifications
info_outline Indica a presença ou ausência de compressor áudio integrado no equipamento. Compressão em áudio é um processo que ajusta a dinâmica de um sinal de áudio através de um mecanismo que atenua/comprime os níveis acima de um determinado valor e aumenta os nívei
Compressor
Yes
info_outline Indica se o compressor tem ou não o efeito de noise gate, efeito utilizado para controlar o volume de um sinal de áudio, um noise gate permite que um sinal passe apenas se for mais alto que determinado nível. Se o volume do sinal ficar abaixo do nível, o
Gate
No
info_outline Indica que o compressor tem um limitador de sinal.
Peak Limiter
Yes
info_outline Indica se o aparelho cabe numa medida de rack de 2 unidades ou não.
2-Channel Unit
No
info_outline Indica se tem a função de controle do ataque e abertura do som.
Attack/Release Adjustable
No
info_outline Apresenta as dimensões totais do produto, habitualmente em centímetros milímetros ou polegadas.
Dimensions
483 x 178 x 89 mm
info_outline Item weight. Usually given in Kg (or Pounds). Sometimes also other types of indications, such as for drum cymbals, for example.