Compressor / Gate

The Warm Audio WA-2A is a single-channel lamp optical compressor, equipped with the 4-lamp architecture, Cinemag transformers and the original photosensitive optical cell in the legendary Teletronix LA-2A. With regard to sound characteristics, the WA-2A increases the average volume, but in a very natural way. The thickening effect, the elegance of the transformers and the lamps mounted in this unit, give it a really Vintage sound.

ARTICLE N° 58675
  • Warm Audio WA-2A Single tube optic tube compressor.
  • transformer balanced line input.
  • Impedance 600 ohms.
  • Transformer balanced line output.
  • Impedance 600 ohms.
  • Frequency Response: From 15 to 20 to ± 1.
  • Maximum gain: +40 dB at ± 1 dB.
  • Peak Peak Reduction: -40 dB to ± 3 dB.
  • Input level: +16 dB maximum.
  • Output level: +10 dB nominal / +16 dB maximum.
  • Distortion: <0.1% THD at ± 10 dBm.
  • Noise: -74dB.
  • Attack time: 10 milliseconds.
  • Release time: 0.06 seconds to 50%. From 0.5 to 5 for complete relaxation.
  • Lamps:
  • 2 x 12AX7.
  • 1 x 12BH7.
  • 1 x 6P1 - compatible with 6aQ5, 6005 and 6N1N.
  • Optical Attenuator: Kenetek T4B module on base - compatible with T4A, T4B and T4C modules by applying standard wiring to octal base.
  • Mains voltage: 115/230 volts - switchable. 50/60 Hz. IEC standard 3-wire power cord.
  • Fuse: 1 x 250 V 1 A fast blow.
  • Dimensions: Rack 19 "2U
  • Weight: 5.4 kg.
Peak limiter
 Yes
Gate
 No
Adjustable Attack / Release
 No