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Warm Audio WA-2A Optical Compressor
- SKU: QSRLWRM2A
- Model: WA-2A
- UPC: 638142859097
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Warm Audio WA-2A Optical Compressor
- SKU: QSRLWRM2A
- Model: WA-2A
- UPC: 638142859097
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Warm Audio WA-2A Optical Compressor
$1,359.00 Your Preferred Price
Warm Audio WA-2A, 1-Channel Tube Optical Compressor, 2U Rack Space.
The WA-2A is a high-voltage, Class-A opto-compressor, utilzing large-core CineMag USA 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 '2A-style 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.
• 2A Style, Transformer balanced, high voltage, opto tube compressor• Utilizes premium grade input and output CineMag USA Transformers
• Utilizes USA made Kenetek opto attenuator
• Premium Tung-Sol and Electro-Harmonix tubes
• Fully discrete signal path
• Socketed to allow for retro-fitting with other opto-cells
• Variable Pre-emphasis, allows for compression hipass filtering.
• Stereo-link capability
UPC | 638142859097 |
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Dimension Description | 2 Unit Rackmount Chassis |
Model | WA-2A |
Inputs | XLR and TRS - 600 ohms |
Outputs | XLR and TRS - 600 ohms |
Power Consumption | 115/230 volts (switchable), 50/60 Hz |
THD | Less than 0.1% THD at +/-10 dBm |
Signal to Noise Ratio | -74dB |
Weight Description | 12 lbs. |
Description
Warm Audio WA-2A, 1-Channel Tube Optical Compressor, 2U Rack Space.
The WA-2A is a high-voltage, Class-A opto-compressor, utilzing large-core CineMag USA 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 '2A-style 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.
• 2A Style, Transformer balanced, high voltage, opto tube compressor• Utilizes premium grade input and output CineMag USA Transformers
• Utilizes USA made Kenetek opto attenuator
• Premium Tung-Sol and Electro-Harmonix tubes
• Fully discrete signal path
• Socketed to allow for retro-fitting with other opto-cells
• Variable Pre-emphasis, allows for compression hipass filtering.
• Stereo-link capability
Specifications
UPC | 638142859097 |
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Dimension Description | 2 Unit Rackmount Chassis |
Model | WA-2A |
Inputs | XLR and TRS - 600 ohms |
Outputs | XLR and TRS - 600 ohms |
Power Consumption | 115/230 volts (switchable), 50/60 Hz |
THD | Less than 0.1% THD at +/-10 dBm |
Signal to Noise Ratio | -74dB |
Weight Description | 12 lbs. |
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Dimension Description | 2 Unit Rackmount Chassis | 2U, 19" x 3.5" x 6" | 2U, 19" x 3.5" | ||
Model | WA-2A | EQP-WA | WA76 | B172A | WA47-FLIGHTCASE |
Inputs | XLR and TRS - 600 ohms | ||||
Outputs | XLR and TRS - 600 ohms | ||||
Power Consumption | 115/230 volts (switchable), 50/60 Hz | ||||
THD | Less than 0.1% THD at +/-10 dBm | ||||
Signal to Noise Ratio | -74dB | ||||
Weight Description | 12 lbs. |