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Accidents happen. Protect your favorite Adorama products and purchase a protection plan to stay covered from accidental damage, mechanical or electrical failures, and more.
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Compressor/Limiting Amplifier
600Ohms, bridges-T control (floating)
+/- 1dB 20Hz to 20kHz
Transformer balanced +4db XLR and TRS, wired in parallel
Transformer balanced +4db XLR and TRS, wired in parallel
-23dB Attenuation to audio input source
55db
Less than 0.4% total harmonic distortion from 50Hz to 20kHz with limiting
Greater than 74dB at +25dBm, EIN -104.1dBm
20 Microseconds to 800 microseconds
50 Milliseconds to 1 second
dB Gain reduction, dB output (+4 above meter),dB output (+8 above meter)
Power supply, external 24v AC .4 amp mains transformer
19" Rackmount chassis, 2u
799430206181
An essential tool for audio professionals, the WA76 Classic Style Discrete FET Compressor is a faithful modern reproduction of the iconic '76 Revision D. This high-quality unit boasts a fully discrete signal path, ensuring that your audio signal remains pure and uncolored throughout the compression process. Utilizing the original Reichenbach Engineering's (now CineMag) transformer design, the WA76 delivers the revered sonic characteristics that made its predecessor a staple in recording studios worldwide.
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In summary, the WA76 Classic Style Discrete FET Compressor is an indispensable addition to any audio toolkit, combining the timeless sound of the original '76 with the reliability and innovation of modern audio design. Choose the WA76 for its heritage, performance, and the assurance of a reputable brand like Warm Audio.