Warm Audio WA-1B

917.58 GBP*

Description

Modern optical compressor / limiter in tube technology. Attack & release fixed / infinitely variable. Side chain insert & filter. Optocompressor with tube circuit A free cable is included with the purchase of this item. (While stocks last) Optical full tube compressor with output transformers Smooth, musical compression for special vocals (pop, rock, rap) and bass One of the most sought-after compressor circuits of recent years, especially for rap vocals Performance dynamics are retained Nuanced compression possible Lundahl transformers and sophisticated tube circuitry ensure a high-quality, sophisticated sound Attack and Release infinitely variable or fixed (as with classic opto compressors) Ratio infinitely variable 2-stage side chain filter can be switched on Side chain in/thru Inherent noise below 75dBu even at maximum catch-up gain (30dB) VU meter optionally displays input level, output level and level reduction Warm Audio always provides an insight into the inner workings of its devices to make the carefully selected components visible The control center of the Warm Audio WA-1B "Forgiving" musical compression The WA-1B is a detailed recreation of world-class Scandinavian compression, combining smooth opto-coupler and tube warmth with precise control. It features a 270V circuit with hand-wired through-hole circuitry and a 100% discrete analog signal path. Like its original role model, favoured by producers and engineers like Chris Lord-Alge and Rick Rubin, the WA-1B delivers the "forgiving" musical compression of tube-optical circuits with the speed and control more commonly associated with modern dynamics processing. Hand-wired to authentically recreate the sound of renowned circuits, the WA-1B combines custom Lundahl transformers with select JJ and Tung-Sol tubes and a premium precision optical element for ultra-fast and accurate operation without sacrificing authentic analogue warmth. Control options just like the original For advanced dynamics processing, the WA-1B has all the classic controls of its predecessor, including variable threshold and infinitely variable ratio from 2:1 to 10:1, allowing smooth, musical dynamics control through to hard, punchy compression. In addition, the WA-1B has a three-stage level meter switch with which the VU meter can be switched to input, compression and output level. The bypass switch also enables a quick A/B comparison of the signal to be processed, making it quick and easy to ensure that the compressor is doing what it should. Do I want full control, or do I trust the opto-coupler? The WA-1B's attack/release control is unique in that the attack/release settings can be switched between a fixed control, a manual (variable) control or a combined control. In "fixed" mode, the WA-1B delivers the natural attack and release time of the optical element. The combined control offers in particular the possibility of a more nuanced release time curve. This combination of the two time constants is a special...