Warm Audio WA-2A Optical Compressor

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  • 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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$1,359.00 Star Your Preferred Price

MSRP: $1,699.00
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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
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.
1-Year Warm Audio Warranty

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
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.

What's Included

1-Year Warm Audio Warranty

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UPC 638142859097 638142859004 799430206181 719452994613 850016400024
Dimension Description 2 Unit Rackmount Chassis 2U, 19" x 3.5" x 6" 2U, 19" x 3.5"    
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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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