{"product_id":"warm-audio-wa-2a-tube-optical-compressor-1081370","title":"Warm Audio WA-2A Tube Optical Compressor","description":"Though digital technology and software have made great strides in recent years; we still believe that nothing compares to the level of articulation, depth, realism, and responsiveness of a well-built piece of analog gear. When you hear the bottom-end presence and top-end detail of quality analog gear, the difference is astounding. The cost of most boutique analog equipment is financially out of reach for many recording artists. Our mission is to change this, and introduce as many people as we can to recording and mixing with real, dedicated hardware.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo plug-in or other compressor type quite compares to the warm, forgiving, fluid qualities of the classic '2A 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReleasing the WA-2A would be for nothing if we couldn’t make it affordable. Since the start of Warm Audio we have striven to give an unprecedented value to our customers, by putting high end audio within the reach of more people than ever before. This philosophy drives everything we do, and every product we offer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe WA-2A is a high-voltage, Class-A opto-compressor, utilizing large-core CineMag USA Transformers, four premium vacuum tubes, and the legendary Kenetek opto-cell - considered by many to be the world’s finest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe WA-2A operates on four tubes: two 12AX7’s, one 12BH7, and one 6aq5 (or 6P1J). We proudly use Tung-Sol and Electro-Harmonix brand tubes in the signal path, which sound very 'open' and LARGE. All 4 tubes are socketed for easy swapping and replacement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2A STYLE, TRANSFORMER BALANCED, HIGH VOLTAGE, OPTO TUBE COMPRESSOR​.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUTILIZES PREMIUM GRADE INPUT AND OUTPUT CINEMAG USA TRANSFORMERS.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSA MADE KENETEK OPTO-CELL ATTENUATOR T4' STYLE MODULE. SOCKETED TO ALLOW RETRO-FITTING WITH OTHER OPTO-CELLS.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePREMIUM TUNG-SOL AND ELECTRO-HARMONIX TUBES. 2X 12AX7, 1X 12BH7, 1X 6AQ5 OR 6P1.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFULLY DISCRETE SIGNAL PATH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVARIABLE PRE-EMPHASIS, ALLOWS FOR COMPRESSION HIPASS FILTERING (TONE CONTROL).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSTEREO-LINK CAPABLE VIA TRS CONNECTOR.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eINPUT IMPEDANCE - 600 OHMS, BRIDGES-T CONTROL (FLOATING).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXLR AND TRS BALANCED LINE LEVEL OUTPUTS - 600 OHMS IMPEDANCE.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXLR AND TRS BALANCED LINE LEVEL INPUTS - 600 OHMS IMPEDANCE.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFREQUENCY RESPONSE +\/- 1 DB, 15 HZ TO 20KHZ.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGAIN 40 DB ±1DB.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eINPUT LEVEL +16 DB MAXIMUM.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOUTPUT LEVEL +10 DB NOMINAL, +16 DB MAXIMUM.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDISTORTION LESS THAN 0.1% THD AT ±10 DBM.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNOISE = -74DB.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eATTACK TIME - 10 MILLISECONDS.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRELEASE TIME - 0.06 SECONDS FOR 50% RELEASE - 0.5 TO 5 SECONDS FOR COMPLETE RELEASE.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMETER DISPLAYS BOTH DB GAIN REDUCTION AND DB OUTPUT.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePOWER - 115\/230 VOLTS (SWITCHABLE), 50\/60 HZ.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDIMENSIONS - 19\" RACKMOUNT CHASSIS, 2U. 19\" X 7\" X 3.5\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Warm Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34608262840455,"sku":"WA-2A","price":17512.0,"currency_code":"MXN","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0343\/4368\/2183\/products\/warm-audio-pro-audio-outboard-gear-warm-audio-wa-2a-tube-optical-compressor-wa-2a-28045904937095.jpg?v=1651633864","url":"https:\/\/www.chicagomusicexchange.com\/en-mx\/products\/warm-audio-wa-2a-tube-optical-compressor-1081370","provider":"Chicago Music Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}