Warm Audio WA-2A Compressor
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The Story
The Warm Audio WA-2A is a faithful recreation of the classic '2A-style tube optical compressor, featuring discrete high-voltage circuitry, CineMag USA transformers, a Kenetek opto-cell, and Tung-Sol/EH tubes. This unit delivers the smooth, musical compression that defined countless hit records, making it an essential tool for vocals, bass, and stereo bus processing in any professional studio.
add_circle The Upside
- check Authentic vintage tone with modern reliability
- check Smooth, musical compression ideal for vocals and bass
- check High-quality transformers and opto-cell for superior sound
remove_circle The Downside
- close Large and heavy rack unit (2U)
- close Requires tube warm-up time
- close Higher price point compared to solid-state compressors
Specifications & features
Key features
- check_circle Tube optical compressor based on classic '2A design
- check_circle Discrete high-voltage signal path
- check_circle CineMag USA input and output transformers
- check_circle Kenetek opto-cell for authentic optical compression
- check_circle Tung-Sol and Electro-Harmonix tubes
Specifications
Circuitry
Discrete, high-voltage
Form Factor
2U rackmount
Opto-Cell
Kenetek
Transformers
CineMag USA (input and output)
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