The Warm Audio WA76-A2 audio processor combines a discrete analog FET compressor with an equalizer and “Blue Stripe 76” style compression character. The CineMag O-12 input and 5002 output transformers contribute to the fast compression and harmonic distortion that give the sound an analog character.

Dry/Wet parallel compression, selectable input impedance, and “All-Buttons-In” mode provide additional shaping options. The adjustable sidechain high-pass filter has a range of 30–300 Hz and a slope of 12 dB per octave, while the VU meters can display gain reduction or output at +8 dB or +4 dB, or be switched off.

• Type: FET compressor and equalizer
• Signal path: Fully analog and discrete
• Total amplifier gain: 58 dB
• Input attenuator: 600 Ω
• Parallel compression: Dry/Wet
• Bypass: Active and true bypass
• Input impedance: Selectable
• Compression mode: “All-Buttons-In”
• Sidechain filter: High-pass, 30–300 Hz, 12 dB per octave
• VU meter displays: Gain reduction, +8 dB output, +4 dB output, or off
• Frequency response: ±1 dB, 20 Hz–20 kHz
• THD+N: -62 dB at -13 dBu
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 86 dB, A-weighted
• Inputs and outputs: Balanced XLR and TRS
• Power supply: 100–230 V, IEC connector
• Mounting: 2U, 19″ rack enclosure