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INTRODUCTION
The WA-1B accurately recreates world-class Scandinavian compression combining smooth tube-optical warmth with
precision controls. Like the original 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 as-
sociated with modern dynamics processing. Handwired to authentically recreate the sound of a renowned circuit, the
WA-1B combines custom, large-core transformers from Lundahl Sweden, select name-brand tubes, and a high-preci-
sion optical element for ultra-fast and precise operation without sacrificing genuine analog warmth.
FEATURES
Tube-Opto Tone With Extended Control: Accurately recreating world-class Scandinavian compression combin-
ing smooth tube-optical warmth with precision controls. 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.
True-To-Original Controls: To deliver extended dynamics processing, the WA-1B features all of the classic controls
of its original inspiration.
• Threshold: 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.
• Ratio: 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!
• Attack & 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 & release time of the optical element. The combined
setting in particular creates the opportunity for a more nuanced release-time curve. This dueling time-con-
stant circuit operation is a special feature of the WA-1B and its original inspiration.
• Meter 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 read-
ing gain reduction. The steady-state is "0", and the amount of compression is shown as the needle moves
right-to-left away from 0dB. Set to "output", the VU meter is reading the level at the output connector.
• On/Bypass: The on/bypass switch on the WA-1B activates or bypasses the compressor. This is a true
bypass, meaning no signal passes through the circuitry in bypass mode.
Premium 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, the high-precision optical element applies sweet analog warmth to audio signals
with unrivaled accuracy.
Hand-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.
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