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The WA-2A boasts an all tube, completely discrete signal path with through-hole component topology. It also features custom, large-core Cinemag input and output 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 this classic optical tube compressor. For decades, the renowned '2A type 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 and Specs:

* '2A Style, Transformer balanced, high voltage, opto (Light controlled) tube compressor
* Fully discrete signal path
* Utilizes custom USA made CineMag input and output transformers
* Utilizes USA made Kenetek opto attenuator. Socketed to allow for retro-fitting with other opto-cells
* Premium Tung-Sol and Electro-Harmonix tubes. 2x 12ax7, 1x 12bh7, 1x 6aq5 (or 6p1 - interchangeable)
* Variable Pre-emphasis, allows for compression hipass filtering
* Stereo-link capability
* XLR and TRS balanced line level inputs - 600 ohms impedance
* XLR and TRS balanced line level outputs - 600 ohms impedance
* Frequency Response +/- 1 dB, 15 Hz to 20kHz
* Gain 40 dB +/-1dB
* Input Level +16 dB 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 shows both dB gain reduction and dB output
* Power - 115/230 volts (switchable), 50/60 Hz
* Dimensions - 19" Rackmount chassis, 2U. 19" x 7" x 3.5"
* Weight - 12 lbs