Warm Audio WA-2A Tube Opto Compressor

True to its inspiration, the WA-2A is an all tube compressor. The WA-2A is also equipped with custom Cinemag input and output transformers, four premium vacuum tubes, and the legendary Kenetek opto-cell, considered by many to be the world’s finest. Specifications

• 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 20 kHz
• Gain 40dB ±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