The WA-2A is a high-voltage, Class-A opto-compressor, utilizing large-core CineMag USA Transformers, four premium vacuum tubes, and the legendary Kenetek opto-cell – considered by many to be the world’s finest.
No plug-in or other compressor type quite compares to the warm, forgiving, fluid qualities of the classic ‘2A optical compressor. For decades, the renowned ‘2A style circuit has become the go-to device for seamlessly handling vocals, bass, and a wide variety of other instruments and program material in an effortlessly smooth way.
Features
‘2A style, transformer balance, high voltage, Opto tube compressor
Utilizes premium grade input and output CineMag USA transformers
USA made Kenetek Opto-Cell attenuator T4′ style module. Socketed to allow retro-fitting with other Opto-cells
Premium Tung-Sol and Electro-Harmonix tubes. 2X 12AX7, 1X 12BH7, 1X 6AQ5 or 6P1
Fully discrete signal path
Variable pre-emphasis, allows for compression hipass filtering (tone control)
Stereo-link capable via TRS connector
Input impedance – 600 ohms, Bridges-T control (floating)
XLR and TRS balanced line level outputs – 600 ohms impedance
XLR and TRS balanced line level inputs – 600 ohms impedance
Frequency response +/- 1 dB, 15Hz to 20kHz
Gain 40dB ± 1 dB
Input level +16dB maximum
Output level +10 dB nominal, +16 dB maximum
Distortion less than 0.1% THD at ±10 dBM
Noise=-74dB
Attack time – 10 milliseconds
Release time – 0.06 seconds for 50% release – 0.5 to 5 seconds for complete release
Meter displays both dB gain reduction and dB output
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