Warm Audio WA-2A
The Warm Audio WA-2A is a 1-channel tube opto-compressor/limiter renowned for its exceptional warmth and smooth compression characteristics. This versatile hardware unit features a 100% discrete signal path, high-quality CineMag input and output transformers, and premium TungSol and Electro-Harmonix tubes to deliver outstanding sonic performance. Whether enhancing vocals or injecting tube saturation into your source, the WA-2A is a studio workhorse with impressive capabilities.
Latest User Reviews
Havenât had the pleasure of testing an original LA-2A but this sounds great. Adds a nice tube warmth, love it as an insert on my Neve and it didn't break the bank!
2A
It arrived and I threw it in the rack and some wires in the rear. Ticking the meter on a vocal I’m as satisfied and smug as can be. It’s doing everything beautifully and money that’s spare will increase my mic options. Incidentally I pushed the ‘73 EQ input gain and I was underwhelmed. I thought I would have enjoyed more head 😮
Great Product!
Yeah, Its analog gear, it means have some noise, but it will makes your music more musical.
Warm Vocals
This is my first hardware compressor.. and I'm glad I decided on the Warm.
Using it mainly for vocals and even with very little compression applied I've noticed an incredible improvement in sound.
My ribbon microphone never sounded smoother or more warm. A welcome upgrade from any software compressor I've used.
Clean and Nice build
Lovely Warm and Clean. Great for Vocals. Not a single bit of noise off it and great build quality too. Top clone.
Technical Data
- Manufactured by Warm Audio
- Released in 2016
- Average price : $937
- 100% discrete signal path
- CineMag input transformer
- CineMag output transformer
- 4 Premium TungSol and Electro-Harmonix tubes: 2x 12AX7, 1x 12BH7, 1x 6AQ5 (or the 6P1 - can be interchanged)
- Kenetek opto attenuator
- Integrated power adapter
- Stereo-link capability
- Balanced XLR and jack inputs - 600 ohm impedance
- Balanced XLR and jack outputs - 600 ohm impedance
- Frequency response: +/- 1 dB, 15 - 20,000 Hz
- Gain: 40 dB +/-1 dB
- Input level: +16 dB maximum
- Output level: +10 dB nominal, +16 dB maximum
- Distortion: less than 0.1% THD at +/-10 dBm
- Attack time: 10 milliseconds
- Release time: 0.06 seconds for 50% release, 0.5 up to 5 seconds for complete release
- Meter for gain reduction and output
- Dimensions 483 x 178 x 89 mm
- Weight : 5.44kg
Reasons to Buy
- Imparts a signature tube warmth to your audio, elevating vocal and instrument recordings.
- Outstanding opto compression capabilities make it an ideal choice for achieving polished, professional sound.
- CineMag transformers and premium tubes contribute to excellent signal integrity.
- Simple setup with the integrated power adapter enhances user convenience.
- Great build quality ensures long-term reliability and performance.
Reasons to Avoid
- As analog gear, it may introduce some inherent noise, but this is outweighed by its musical enhancements.
- The Pre-emphasis knob on the back, while useful, might be more convenient on the front panel.
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