Warm Audio WA76-D FET Compressor

The Warm Audio WA76-D and WA76-D2 are vintage-style FET compressors inspired by the classic “Rev D” 1176. The WA76-D is a single-channel unit with parallel compression, sidechain input, and stereo linking, while the WA76-D2 offers dual independent channels with internal stereo linking for versatile stereo or dual-mono processing.

Warm Audio WA76-D FET Compressor

The Warm Audio WA76-D and WA76-D2 bring the revered sound of the classic “Rev D” 1176 FET compressor to modern studios, combining vintage circuitry with practical upgrades for today’s workflows.

Known for their fast attack, transparent dynamics, and warm harmonic character, both models are built using premium components, including CineMag USA transformers, to achieve the unmistakable punch and clarity of the original.

The Warm Audio WA76-D is a single-channel compressor, perfect for adding professional-level control to vocals, drums, bass, and more. It features parallel compression, an external sidechain input for flexible processing, and stereo linking capability for multi-unit setups.

The Warm Audio WA76-D2 expands on this with dual independent channels, making it an excellent choice for stereo bus compression or processing two separate mono sources. Its internal stereo linking allows precise control over stereo signals in a compact, dual-channel design.

Both models offer a wide frequency range (20 Hz – 20 kHz), 58 dB of amplifier gain, and the vintage-spec attack and release times that have made the original FET compressor a legend.

Whether you need a single-channel or dual-channel solution, the Warm Audio WA76-D and Warm Audio WA76-D2 deliver classic tone and modern flexibility for any recording or mixing application.

Features

Authentic vintage design: Based on the classic “Rev D” 1176 FET compressor
Premium components: Custom CineMag USA transformers for rich harmonic detail
Fast attack and release times: Ultra-fast attack (20 µS – 800 µS) and flexible release (50 ms – 1.1 seconds)
Parallel compression: Dry/wet mix knob for blending compressed and uncompressed signals
External sidechain input: Enables advanced techniques like ducking and de-essing
Stereo linking: Allows linking of multiple WA76-D units for surround or stereo setups
Dual-channel flexibility: WA76-D2 offers two independent channels with internal stereo linking for precise stereo processing
Wide frequency response: ±1 dB from 20 Hz to 20 kHz
High gain and low noise: 58 dB of amplifier gain and an 86 dB signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted)
Versatile application: Suitable for vocals, drums, bass, guitars, and more

Specifications

Attack time: 20 µS – 800 µS
Release time: 50 ms – 1.1 seconds
Frequency response: ±1 dB, 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Total amplifier gain: 58 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR): 86 dB (A-weighted)
Total harmonic distortion (THD+N): -62 dB (at -13 dBu)
Parallel compression: Dry/wet mix control
Sidechain input: External sidechain capability for advanced processing
Stereo linking: Multi-unit linking for surround or stereo setups (WA76-D)
Dual-channel option: Two independent channels with internal stereo linking (WA76-D2)
Transformers: Custom CineMag USA transformers for authentic vintage tone