The WA-1B accurately recreates world-class compression combining smooth tube-optical warmth with precision controls. Delivering that revered \u201cforgiving\u201d musical compression with added speed and control functionality, the WA-1B excels on highly dynamic sources that demand analogue warmth.<\/p>\n
Warm Audio WA-1B Optical Compressor<\/strong><\/p>\n An all-tube, transformer-balanced optical compressor that accurately recreating world-class optical compression combining smooth tube-warmth with precision controls.<\/p>\n Tube-Opto Tone With Extended Control:<\/strong> Delivering that revered \u201cforgiving\u201d musical compression with the added speed and control functionality, the WA-1B excels on highly dynamic sources that demand analogue warmth.<\/p>\n True-To-Original Controls: <\/strong>To deliver extended dynamics processing, the WA-1B features all of the classic controls of its modern-classic inspiration.<\/p>\n Threshold:<\/strong> The WA-1B supports a variable threshold giving maximum control to the user regarding how much compression is applied to any signal at various input levels.<\/p>\n Ratio:<\/strong> The WA-1B ratio is variable and has infinite controls between 2:1 and 10:1. From soft musical dynamic control all the way to hard-smashing compression!<\/p>\n Attack & Release:<\/strong> The Attack\/Release controls on the WA-1B are unique in that the attack\/release operations can be switched from a fixed setting, manual (variable) setting, or a combined setting. In the \u201cfixed\u201d mode, the WA-1B delivers the natural attack & release time of the optical element. The combined setting in particular creates the opportunity for a more nuanced release-time curve. This dueling time-constant circuit operation is a special feature of the WA-1B and its original inspiration.<\/p>\n Meter Switch:<\/strong> The WA-1B meter switch has three settings: input, compression, and output levels. Set to \u201cinput\u201d, the VU meter is reading the level at the input connector. Set to \u201ccompression\u201d, the VU meter is reading gain reduction. The steady-state is \u201c0\u201d, and the amount of compression is shown as the needle moving right-to-left away from 0dB. Set to \u201coutput\u201d, the VU meter is reading the level at the output connector.<\/p>\n On\/Bypass:<\/strong> The on\/bypass switch on the WA-1B activates or bypasses the compressor. This is a hard bypass, meaning no signal passes through the circuitry in bypass mode.<\/p>\n Premium Components:<\/strong> The WA-1B is a 270v circuit with handwired through-hole circuitry, and 100% discrete analogue signal path. The custom large-core transformers from Lundahl Sweden bring the full analogue tone of the WA-1B circuit to life. Paired with select tubes from JJ and Tung-Sol, the high-precision optical element applies sweet analogue warmth to audio signals with unrivaled accuracy.<\/p>\n Hand-Tested In Austin, TX:<\/strong> Like all Warm Audio gear, the WA-1B is meticulously hand-tested and inspected by trained technicians with a passion for making music in Austin, TX USA.<\/p>\n Key features<\/strong><\/p>\n - Accurate recreation of a world-class Scandinavian compressor combining smooth tube-optical warmth with precision controls. SPECIFICATIONS<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n - 12ax7 Tung-Sol & JJ 12au7 tubes The WA-1B accurately recreates world-class compression combining smooth tube-optical warmth with precision controls. Delivering that revered \u201cforgiving\u201d musical compression with added speed and control functionality, the WA-1B excels on highly dynamic sources that demand analog warmth. 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\n- True-to-spec 270 volt, 100% discrete analogue signal path - handwired with through-hole components.
\n- Transformer-balanced fully floating input and output
\n- Custom-core large transformers from Lundahl in Sweden.<\/p>\n
\n- Frequency response @ -3 dB: 5 Hz to 25 kHz
\n- Self-Noise: < -75 dBU @ 30 dB gain
\n- CMRR: > 60 dB @ 10 kHz
\n- Ratio from 2:1 to 10:1
\n- Variable Threshold: Off to -40 dBU
\n- Continuously variable attack and release times: fast-slow
\n- Output gain: Off to +30 dBU
\n- Input impedance: 600<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"