{"product_id":"warm-audio-wa-1b","title":"Warm Audio WA-1B","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eAccurate recreation of a world-class Scandinavian\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecompressor combining smooth tube-optical warmth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith precision controls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eTrue-to-spec 270 volt, 100% discrete analog signal\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epath - handwired with through-hole components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eTransformer-balanced fully floating input and output -\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom-core large transformers from Scandinavian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManufacturer, Lundahl in Sweden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe WA-1B accurately recreates world-class Scandinavian compression combining smooth tube-optical warmth with precision controls. Delivering that revered “forgiving” musical compression with the added speed and control functionality favored by producers and engineers from Chris Lord-Alge to Rick Rubin, the WA-1B excels on highly dynamic sources that demand analog warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarm Audio WA-1B Optical Compressor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn all-tube, transformer-balanced optical compressor that accurately recreating world-class Scandinavian compression combining smooth tube-optical warmth with precision controls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTube-Opto Tone With Extended Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivering 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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttack \u0026amp; Release:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeter Switch:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Components:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003ch3\u003eHand-Tested In Austin, TX\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike 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":54725292065091,"sku":"WM-WA-1B","price":8790.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/4090\/7587\/files\/WM-WA-1B_1.jpg?v=1786615610","url":"https:\/\/www.soundstorexl.dk\/products\/warm-audio-wa-1b","provider":"SoundStoreXL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}