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Warm Audio WA76-D

100% analogue discrete FET compressor

Faithful reproduction of the vintage "Rev D" FET compressor with additional features

VU meter options: Gain Reduction | +8dB Output | +4dB Output | "Off" Switches the device off

Universal power supply with 100-230 V IEC input

Class-A line-level output amplifier

100% discrete audio signal path with 600O input impedance attenuator

Selectable 10kO input impedance for better adaptation to the specifications of modern audio interfaces

100% dry-wet mix control

Variable sidechain high-pass filter: 30 - 300Hz, 12dB/octave

Stereo link & external sidechain access

Active bypass for operation as a line amplifier & true bypass option for A/B comparisons

Premium O-12 input & 5002 output transformers from CineMag USA

Vintage-Spec Attack & Release: Attack=20 µS - 800 | Release: 50 mS - 1.1 second

"All-Buttons-In" setting for experimental & hard limiter sounds

Frequency response: ± 1 dB 20 Hz - 20 kHz

Balanced XLR & TRS inputs & outputs

Total amplifier gain: 53dB

Signal to noise ratio (SNR): 86dB

Total harmonic distortion (THD): -64dB (at -8dBu)

2U 19″ rack housing

Dimensions: 483x90x159 mm

Weight: 3.7kg

With the WA76-D and WA76-A, Warm Audio presents faithful reproductions of the fastest and most powerful studio compressors of all time. They are now available in single and dual channel versions and offer additional features for today's modern studio.

Utilising premium components, including custom-built transformers from CineMag USA and additional modern features such as parallel compression, active and true bypass, selectable input impedance and sidechain high-pass filter, the new WA76 series is the ideal choice for modern recording workflows that require vintage sound shaping.


The WA76-D accurately reproduces one of the fastest and most powerful studio compressors of all time, renowned for its generous headroom, ultra-fast dynamic control and rich analogue sound. By using high-quality and special components such as O-12 (input) and 5002 (output) transformers from CineMag, the WA76-D achieves authentic compression in the style of the 76 rev D, which is known for its low-noise preamp with unmistakable analogue character. WA76-D reproduces the legendary sound and level control of the vintage 76-style compression used in studios by artists such as Chris Lord-Alge, Missy Elliott, Timbaland, Van Halen, Rick Rubin, Daft Punk and many others.

Warm Audio

Ansprechpartner:

Sonic Sales GmbH
Liebigstr. 24
33803 Steinhagen

E-Mail: info@sonic-sales.de
Web: https://www.sonic-sales.de/

Safety instructions and warnings:

This product contains electronic components and/or is powered by electricity.

Please only use it in accordance with the operating instructions and with suitable accessories.

⚠️ Protect the device from moisture, extreme temperatures and mechanical damage.

Check cables, power supply units and connections regularly for visible damage.

ℹ️ For further safety-related information, please refer to the enclosed operating instructions.

ℹ️ If you have any questions about safe use, please contact our customer service team.

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