{"product_id":"warm-audio-wa76","title":"Warm Audio WA76 Discrete FET Compressor","description":"[custom_html]\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__description__brand\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/1001\/files\/brand_warm.png?v=1767422972\" alt=\"\" width=\"130\" height=\"58\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__description__text\"\u003eUltra-fast, CineMag input and output transformer, Compressor \/ Limiting Amplifier\u003c\/div\u003e\n[\/custom_html][video]https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=7pFb9CH-nrg[\/video]\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWarm Audio WA76 Limiting Amplifier\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe WA76 from Warm Audio is a modern reproduction of the legendary 1176 Revision D limiting amplifier. Built with a completely discrete signal path and authentic CineMag transformers based on the original Reichenbach Engineering design, it stays true to the iconic circuitry that defined countless recordings. The original 1176 was a groundbreaking achievement — the first true peak limiter with fully transistor-based circuitry, ultra-fast attack, and an unmistakable signature character. This modern reproduction even includes the famous “all buttons in” mode that engineers have cherished for decades.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTrue to the classic 1176 compressor in design and performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompletely discrete signal path\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eModeled after the iconic Revision D\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUSA-made CineMag input and output transformers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupports the classic “all buttons in” ratio mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUltra-fast attack time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat Warm Audio Says...\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe WA76 faithfully recreates one of the fastest and most aggressive studio compressors ever made — famous for ultra-responsive dynamics control and unmistakable analog grit. Used endlessly on vocals, drums, guitars, bass, synths, and more, its sound can be heard on legendary recordings by artists such as Sting, Jack White, John Mayer, Michael Jackson, Coldplay, Foo Fighters, Timbaland, and countless others.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFast \u0026amp; Powerful with Unmistakable FET Grit\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe original 76-style compressor is revered for its speed, flexibility, and the rich harmonic coloration achieved by driving its FETs and transformers. Whether you need tight dynamic control, razor-sharp attack, smooth release curves, or the explosive coloration of the classic “All-Buttons-In” mode, the WA76 delivers the same revered performance of vintage Revision D units.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat You Need to Know\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nLike the classic 76-style compressors, the WA76 includes all the essential controls for a complete professional dynamics-processing experience.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjusts the amount of makeup gain applied to the outgoing signal, from 54 dB down to 0 dB. Turning clockwise increases level—monitor your DAW or interface to avoid clipping.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sets the signal level entering the WA76 and effectively determines the compression threshold. Higher input levels result in more compression or limiting, displayed on a 54 dB to 0 dB scale.\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttack \u0026amp; Release:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attack determines how quickly the compressor begins compressing once the signal crosses the threshold. Release determines how quickly it stops compressing and returns to normal operation.\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRatio Buttons:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select the compression ratio. For example, at 4:1, the input must exceed the threshold by 4 dB for the output to increase by 1 dB. Higher ratios — such as 12:1 or 20:1 — result in heavier gain reduction and more aggressive dynamic control.\n\n[tabs] [tab title=\"FEATURES\"]\n\u003ch4\u003eWarm Audio WA76 Discrete FET Compressor Features:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e100% analog discrete FET compressor\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eModeled after the Revision-D version\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMeter provides dB gain reduction \u0026amp; dB output\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSwitchable 115\/230V IEC power inlet\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e19″ rackmount chassis, 2U\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUtilizes premium-grade Cinemag USA input \u0026amp; output transformers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompletely discrete signal path\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupports the famous “All Buttons In” ratio setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUltra-fast attack time\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClass-A line-level output amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInput impedance: 600 ohms, Bridges-T control (floating)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFrequency response: ±1 dB from 20 Hz to 20 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eXLR \u0026amp; TRS inputs; XLR \u0026amp; TRS outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e50 dB of gain\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u0026lt;0.4% total harmonic distortion from 50 Hz to 20 kHz with limiting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio \u0026gt;74 dB at +25 dBm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEIN: −104.1 dBm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAttack time: 20 microseconds to 800 microseconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRelease time: 50 milliseconds to 1 second\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[\/tab] [tab title=\"SPECIFICATIONS\"]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table table-striped\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n  \u003cth\u003eFunction\u003c\/th\u003e\n  \u003ctd\u003e\n    \n    \u003cspan\u003eCompressor \/ Limiting Amplifier\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n  \u003cth\u003eNumber of Channels\u003c\/th\u003e\n  \u003ctd\u003e\n    \n    \u003cspan\u003eSingle\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n  \u003cth\u003eInputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n  \u003ctd\u003e\n    \n    \u003cspan\u003e1 x XLR, 1 x 1\/4\" TRS\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n  \u003cth\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/th\u003e\n  \u003ctd\u003e\n    \n    \u003cspan\u003e600Ω, Bridges-T Control (Floating)\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n  \u003cth\u003eOutputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n  \u003ctd\u003e\n    \n    \u003cspan\u003e1 x XLR, 1 x 1\/4\" TRS\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n  \u003cth\u003eAttack Time\u003c\/th\u003e\n  \u003ctd\u003e\n    \n    \u003cspan\u003e20 to 800 microseconds\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n  \u003cth\u003eRelease Time\u003c\/th\u003e\n  \u003ctd\u003e\n    \n    \u003cspan\u003e50 milliseconds to 1 second\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n  \u003cth\u003eMake-up Gain\u003c\/th\u003e\n  \u003ctd\u003e\n    \n    \u003cspan\u003e55 dB\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n  \u003cth\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/th\u003e\n  \u003ctd\u003e\n    \n    \u003cspan\u003e20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±1 dB\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n  \u003cth\u003eTHD\u003c\/th\u003e\n  \u003ctd\u003e\n    \n    \u003cspan\u003e\u0026lt;0.4% (50 Hz to 20 kHz with limiting)\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n  \u003cth\u003eNoise\u003c\/th\u003e\n  \u003ctd\u003e\n    \n    \u003cspan\u003eSNR \u0026gt; 74 dB at +25 dBm, EIN: -104.1 dBm\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n  \u003cth\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/th\u003e\n  \u003ctd\u003e\n    \n    \u003cspan\u003eInternal power supply\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n  \u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n  \u003ctd\u003e\n    \n    \u003cspan\u003e19 x 6 x 3.5\" (483 x 152 x 89 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n  \u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n  \u003ctd\u003e\n    \n    \u003cspan\u003e10 lb (4.5 kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n  \u003cth\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n  \u003ctd\u003e\n    \n    \u003cspan\u003eWA76 UPC: 799430206181\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003ca id=\"reviews\" class=\"anchor\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-reviews\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-reviews__header\"\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n[\/tab][\/tabs]","brand":"Warm Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47563588862166,"sku":"WA76","price":19495.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/1001\/files\/warm-audio-wa76-1.jpg?v=1767853619","url":"https:\/\/www.musicexperience.co.za\/products\/warm-audio-wa76","provider":"Music Experience","version":"1.0","type":"link"}