Detail 01
Single-channel discrete FET design
Processes one channel in a single unit.
Product detailSKU #1500000446360
Warm AudioWA76-A Single-Channel Vintage-Voiced Discrete FET Compressor
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
WA76-A is a single-channel, vintage-voiced discrete FET compressor for studio dynamics work. Its attack, release, ratio, input, and output controls cover subtle leveling through more pronounced compression, while the dry/wet mix control brings parallel compression into the same unit. A 30–300 Hz variable sidechain high-pass filter lets you adjust how low-frequency content influences compression. Selectable 600-ohm and 10-kohm input impedance supports matching the unit to a preamp or interface. Custom CineMag transformers and polypropylene film capacitors are part of its vintage-style signal path.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Recording or mix processing that calls for single-channel FET compression with adjustable attack and release.
- Parallel-compression setups using the onboard dry/wet mix control.
- Managing how 30–300 Hz low-frequency content affects the compressor's sidechain response.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Stereo compression from one unit; stereo linking requires two WA76-A units.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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20 µs–800 µs attack; 50 ms–1.1 s release
Provides variable timing controls for dynamics processing.
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30–300 Hz sidechain high-pass filter, 12 dB/octave
Lets you filter low frequencies from the sidechain over that range.
Detail 04
600-ohm or 10-kohm input impedance
Offers two impedance settings for matching a preamp or interface.
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VU meter: gain reduction, +8 dB output, +4 dB output, or off
Provides metering choices for gain reduction or output level.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Stereo linking requires a second WA76-A unit.
- 02It is a 2U rack unit.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the WA76-A support parallel compression?
Yes. Its mix control adjusts the dry/wet balance for parallel compression.
02Can it be stereo linked?
Yes, two WA76-A units can be stereo linked for full mix-bus compression.
03What input impedance options are available?
It offers selectable 600-ohm and 10-kohm input impedance.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Frequency Response
- ±1dB 20Hz–20kHz
1 detailsBody & build
- Variable Sidechain High Pass Filter
- 30–300Hz, 12dB/Octave
5 detailsOther
- Vu Meter Options
- Gain Reduction | +8dB output | +4dB output | "Off" powers off unit
- Vintage Spec Attack Amp Release
- Attack = 20 µS - 800 | Release: 50 mS - 1.1 Second
- Total Harmonic Distortion Thd
- –62dB (at -13dBu)
- Signal to Noise Ratio Snr
- 86dB
- Total Amplifier Gain
- 58dB
