{"product_id":"warm-audio-wa76-a2-dual-channel-vintage-voiced-discrete-fet-compressor","title":"Warm Audio WA76-A2 Dual-Channel Vintage-Voiced Discrete FET Compressor","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe WA76-A2 accurately reproduces 2-channels of the fastest and most powerful studio compressors of all time known for its extra “grabby” attack, powerful dynamic control, and vintage analog grit. Using premium and custom components like O-12 (input) and 5002 (output) transformers from CineMag, WA76-A2 achieves authentic 76 “blue-stripe”-style compression, known for its gritty preamp stage with unmistakably analog character. Added modern controls to achieve parallel compression, active \u0026amp; true bypass, selectable input impedance, and sidechain flexibility make WA76-A2 an ideal choice for modern recording workflows that require vintage tone shaping. WA76-A2 recreates the legendary tone \u0026amp; control of the vintage 76-style compression used in studios by artists like Jack White, The Beatles, David Bowie, Led Zeppelin, and many more.\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 WA76-A2 Dual-Channel Vintage-Voiced Discrete FET 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\u003eWA76-A2 Dual-Channel Vintage-Voiced Discrete FET 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":44621740933171,"sku":"1773082","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1768\/9095\/files\/01773082-wl.jpg?v=1785503933","url":"https:\/\/www.victorymusical.com\/products\/warm-audio-wa76-a2-dual-channel-vintage-voiced-discrete-fet-compressor","provider":"Victory Musical Instruments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}