{"product_id":"warm-audio-wa-1b-optical-compressor","title":"Warm Audio WA-1B Optical Compressor","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe WA-1B accurately recreates world-class Scandinavian compression, sombining smooth tube-optical warmth with precision controls. Like its original inspiration, favored by producers and engineers from Chris Lord-Alge to Rick Rubin, the WA-1B delivers that revered “forgiving” musical compression of tube-optical circuitry with speed and control more closely associated with modern dynamics processing. Hand-wired to authentically recreate the sound of a renowned circuit, the WA-1B combines custom large-core transformers from Ludahl Sweden, select tubes from JJ and Tung-Sol, and a premium high-precision optical element for ultra-fast and accurate operation without sacrificing authentic analog warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware processing that stays out of the CPU.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"vmi-benefit-bar\"\u003eFree shipping · Free local pickup in Miami · Financing at checkout\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalogue signal path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistent, repeatable settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo plugin latency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRack mountable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the WA-1B Optical Compressor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOutboard processing runs in the analogue domain, which means no latency and no CPU cost, and it commits a decision at the point of tracking. For bus compression in particular, hardware still does something plugins approximate rather than reproduce.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm Audio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWA-1B Optical Compressor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutboard processor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePath\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnalogue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLatency\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat are the key details?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutboard processor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePath\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnalogue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLatency\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCondition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew, original packaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose Warm Audio?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA hardware bus compressor is the single most recognisable piece of the sound of commercial records. It is not a subtle difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it add latency?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, analogue processing is instantaneous.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it rack mountable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost models, see the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan it run on the mix bus?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, that is the primary use for bus processors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need a computer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, it operates standalone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy from Victory Musical Instruments?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVictory Musical Instruments is a veteran-owned pro audio dealer based in Miami, Florida, founded by a working musician. Free U.S. shipping, financing at checkout and local pickup in Miami. Call 844-687-4208.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVolume and project pricing available for studios, schools and institutions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warm Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44621738377267,"sku":"1305942","price":1299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1768\/9095\/files\/01305942-wl.jpg?v=1785503702","url":"https:\/\/www.victorymusical.com\/products\/warm-audio-wa-1b-optical-compressor","provider":"Victory Musical Instruments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}