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30–300Hz sidechain high-pass filter, 12dB/octave
Lets you filter low-frequency content in the sidechain across the stated range.
Product detailSKU #1500000446363
Warm AudioWA76-D2 Dual Channel Clean Gain Discrete FET Compressor
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The Korena take
WA76-D2 is a two-channel FET compressor that combines familiar attack, release, ratio, input, and output control with flexible routing. It can operate stereo-linked, in dual mono, or with one channel serving as the other’s key input. The variable sidechain high-pass filter helps manage problematic low end, while the dry/wet control keeps parallel compression available from the front panel. Selectable input impedance, meter choices, active bypass, and true bypass make level-setting and processed-versus-unprocessed comparisons straightforward in a rack setup.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Stereo-linked or dual-mono compression in a rack-based studio signal chain.
- Parallel-compression setups needing dry and compressed signal blending from the same unit.
- Sessions where low-frequency content needs sidechain high-pass filtering.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Setups without room for a 2U rackmount processor.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Stereo Linked | Primary:Secondary | Dual-Mono
Provides three ways to configure the unit’s two compressor channels.
Detail 03
VU meter: gain reduction, +8dB output, +4dB output, or Off
Allows monitoring of gain reduction or either listed output reference level; Off powers the unit down.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Plan for 2U of rack space.
- 02Choose active bypass when line-amplifier behavior is wanted on bypass; true bypass is also available.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can the WA76-D2 compress a stereo signal?
Yes. Stereo Linked is one of its three listed operating modes.
02Does it support parallel compression?
Yes. Its dry/wet mix control blends dry and compressed signal.
03What does the sidechain filter cover?
The variable high-pass filter spans 30–300Hz at 12dB per octave.
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