The WA76-D brings the legendary power of one of history's fastest and most revered studio compressors directly to your recording setup. This meticulously crafted unit faithfully reproduces the authentic 76 rev-D style compression that defined countless hit records, featuring generous headroom, lightning-fast dynamic control, and that unmistakably rich analogue tone that engineers have coveted for decades.
Built with premium components including custom O-12 input and 5002 output transformers from CineMag, the WA76-D captures the essence of the original's "low noise" preamp stage while maintaining true vintage character. The unit's ultra-fast response and powerful compression capabilities make it an essential tool for achieving that classic studio sound.
Modern enhancements including parallel compression controls, active and true-bypass options, selectable input impedance, and sidechain flexibility ensure the WA76-D integrates seamlessly into contemporary recording workflows. This legendary compression style has shaped the sound of artists including Chris Lord-Alge, Missy Elliot, Timbaland, Van Halen, Rick Rubin, and Daft Punk, making the WA76-D your gateway to professional-grade vintage tone shaping.
- 100% Analog Discrete FET Compressor
- Faithful Recreation Of The Vintage “Rev-D” FET Compressor With Added Recording Features
- VU Meter Options: Gain Reduction | +8dB Output | +4dB Output | “Off” Powers off unit
- 100-230v IEC Inlet Universal Power Supply
- Class-A Line-Level Output Amplifier
- 100% Discrete Audio Signal Path Using 600? Input Impedance Attenuator
- Selectable 10k? Input Impedance To Better Match Modern Audio Interface Specifications
- 100% Dry-Wet Mix Control
- Variable Sidechain High Pass Filter: 30 - 300Hz, 12dB/Octave
- ¼” Stereo Link & External Sidechain Access
- Active Bypass For Running Unit As Line Amplifier & True Bypass Option For A/B Comparisons
- 2U 19? Rackmount Chassis
- Utilises Premium O-12 Input & 5002 Output Transformers From CineMag USA
- Vintage-Spec Attack & Release: Attack = 20 µS - 800 | Release: 50 mS - 1.1 Second
- “All-Buttons-In” Setting For Experimental & Hard-Limiter Tones
- Frequency Response: ± 1 dB 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Balanced XLR & TRS Inputs & Outputs
- Total Amplifier Gain: 53dB
- Signal-To-Noise Ratio (SNR): 86dB |
- Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): -64dB (at -8dBu)



