{"product_id":"warm-audio-wa1b-tube-opto-compressor","title":"Warm Audio WA1B Tube Opto Compressor","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe WA-1B accurately recreates world-class Scandinavian compression, combining smooth tube-optical warmth with precision controls. Like its original inspiration, favored by producers and engineers from Chris Lord-Alge to Rick Rubin, the WA-1B delivers that revered “forgiving” musical compression of tube-optical circuitry with speed and control more closely associated with modern dynamics processing. Hand-wired to authentically recreate the sound of a renowned circuit, the WA-1B combines custom large-core transformers from Lundahl Sweden, select tubes from JJ and Tung-Sol, and a premium high-precision optical element for ultra-fast and accurate operation without sacrificing authentic analog warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverview:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube-Opto Tone With Extended Control: Delivering that revered “forgiving” musical compression with the added speed and control functionality, the WA-1B excels on highly dynamic sources that demand analog warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrue-To-Original Controls:To deliver extended dynamics processing, the WA-1B features all of the classic controls of its modern-classic inspiration. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThreshold: The WA-1B supports a variable threshold giving maximum control to the user regarding how much compression is applied to any signal at various input levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRatio: The WA-1B ratio is variable and has infinite controls between 2:1 and 10:1. From soft musical dynamic control all the way to hard-smashing compression! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttack \u0026amp; Release: The Attack\/Release controls on the WA-1B are unique in that the attack\/release operations can be switched from a fixed setting, manual (variable) setting, or a combined setting. In the “fixed” mode, the WA-1B delivers the natural attack \u0026amp; release time of the optical element. The combined setting in particular creates the opportunity for a more nuanced release-time curve. This dueling time-constant circuit operation is a special feature of the WA-1B and its original inspiration. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeter Switch: The WA-1B meter switch has three settings: input, compression, and output levels. Set to “input”, the VU meter is reading the level at the input connector. Set to “compression”, the VU meter is reading gain reduction. The steady-state is \"0\", and the amount of compression is shown as the needle moving right-to-left away from 0dB. Set to “output”, the VU meter is reading the level at the output connector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn\/Bypass: The on\/bypass switch on the WA-1B activates or bypasses the compressor. This is a hard bypass, meaning no signal passes through the circuitry in bypass mode. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePremium Components: The WA-1B is a 270v circuit with handwired through-hole circuitry, and 100% discrete analog signal path. The custom large-core transformers from Lundahl Sweden bring the full Scandinavian-style analog tone of the WA-1B circuit to life. Paired with select tubes from JJ and Tung-Sol, the high-precision optical element applies sweet analog warmth to audio signals with unrivaled accuracy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-Tested In Austin, TX: Like all Warm Audio gear, the WA-1B is meticulously hand-tested and inspected by trained technicians with a passion for making music in Austin, TX USA\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warm Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44431618572381,"sku":"BM850031640238","price":1709.05,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/8179\/7213\/files\/wa-1b_front.jpg?v=1778354700","url":"https:\/\/gearstage.store\/products\/warm-audio-wa1b-tube-opto-compressor","provider":"GearStage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}