{"product_id":"warm-audio-wa76-d-b1","title":"Warm Audio WA76-D Discrete FET Compressor (Warehouse Deal, Demo, minor marks)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Warm Audio WA76-D is a single-channel discrete FET compressor that faithfully recreates the \"Revision D\" 1176 studio compressor, the version known for its lower noise floor, cleaner gain staging, and versatile compression character. Using CineMag USA O-12 input and 5002 output transformers, ceramic and electrolytic capacitors, and metal film resistors with a revised preamp stage, the WA76-D delivers both transparent dynamics control and rich analog tone with added modern features for parallel compression and sidechain shaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModern Recording Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond the standard 1176 controls (input, output, attack, release, and ratio buttons at 4:1, 8:1, 12:1, and 20:1 plus all-buttons-in), the WA76-D adds a Dry\/Wet mix knob for parallel compression directly on the unit. Selectable input impedance (600 Ohm for classic impedance-matched setups, 10k Ohm for modern interfaces) ensures clean gain staging regardless of the source equipment. A variable sidechain high-pass filter (30 to 300 Hz, 12 dB\/octave) prevents kick drum and bass guitar from dominating the compressor's response. Setting the attack fully counterclockwise bypasses gain reduction while keeping the signal routed through the Class A line amplifier for circuit coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSidechain and Linking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExternal sidechain input and output jacks allow inserting an EQ for frequency-selective compression or de-essing, or connecting a key input for ducking. Two stereo link jacks allow chaining up to 10 WA76-D units for surround and immersive audio applications. Both active bypass and true hard bypass are available from the front panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single-channel discrete FET compressor (1176 \"Rev D\" style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopology:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% discrete analog, Class A output amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransformers:\u003c\/strong\u003e CineMag USA O-12 (input), 5002 (output)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComponents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramic and electrolytic capacitors, metal film resistors, revised preamp stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRatios:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4:1, 8:1, 12:1, 20:1 (+ All-Buttons-In)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 microseconds - 800 microseconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 ms - 1.1 s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal gain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 53 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Hz - 20 kHz (+\/- 1 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSNR:\u003c\/strong\u003e 86 dB (A-weighted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTHD:\u003c\/strong\u003e -64 dB (at -8 dBu)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Selectable 600 Ohm \/ 10k Ohm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry\/Wet mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0-100%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSidechain HPF:\u003c\/strong\u003e Variable 30 - 300 Hz (12 dB\/octave)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBypass:\u003c\/strong\u003e Active (line amplifier mode) + True bypass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStereo link:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4\" (linkable up to 10 units)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExternal sidechain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4\" input and output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVU meter:\u003c\/strong\u003e GR, +8 dB, +4 dB, Off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e XLR, 1\/4\" TRS (balanced)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e XLR, 1\/4\" TRS (balanced)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100-230V universal, IEC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRack size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2U, 19\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 483 x 89 x 159 mm (19 x 3.5 x 6.3\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.7 kg (8.1 lbs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm Audio WA76-D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIEC power cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Warm Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50525587046649,"sku":"WA76-D-b1","price":1139.05,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/5766\/1177\/files\/WA76-D_931f389a-da7c-4dd7-9bbf-364b7ce9f498.jpg?v=1765322305","url":"https:\/\/blackoutaudio.com\/products\/warm-audio-wa76-d-b1","provider":"Blackout Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}