{"product_id":"warm-audio-wa-1b-383807","title":"WA-1B","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA Scandinavian Icon, Reimagined for Today's Studios\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003eThe WA-1B pays tribute to a legendary optical compressor beloved by producers. Hand-wired to preserve the sonic DNA of its predecessor, it combines a generous tube section with an ultra-responsive optical cell to deliver that \"forgiving\" and musical compression, but with the speed and precision expected in modern workflows.\u003cbr \/\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor Whom and For What Uses?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003eDesigned for demanding engineers, the WA-1B excels on lead vocals, bass, synths, guitars, and acoustic tracks, while holding its place on an instrument bus. Its hardware bypass allows instant comparisons, and its analog behavior ensures tracking with no perceptible latency, whether during recording, mixing, or mastering.\u003cbr \/\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCreative Control and Studio Precision\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003eThe combination of fixed\/manual\/combined modes offers several dynamic \"personalities,\" from transparent smoothing to more pronounced pumping. The wide range of controls (gain, threshold, ratio, attack, release) enables a fine and repeatable workflow, while the switchable VU meter (input, reduction, output) with built-in calibration guarantees a consistent reference level from project to project.\u003cbr \/\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003eThe large-core Lundahl transformers and selected JJ and Tung-Sol tubes provide authentic harmonic density, solid low end, and silky highs. Professional balanced connectivity, sidechain insert on input and output, as well as extended frequency response ensure perfect integration into any hybrid or fully analog studio.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:2rem\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelected tubes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eJJ and Tung-Sol\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003efrom \u0026quot;off\u0026quot; to +30 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThreshold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003efrom \u0026quot;off\u0026quot; to -40 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRatio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003efrom 2:1 to 10:1\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVU meter selection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003einput, compression, output\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMode selector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003efixed \/ manual \/ combined\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImpedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e600 ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response (-3 dB)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e5 Hz to 25 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNoise floor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003ebelow -75 dBu at 30 dB gain\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e230 x 480 x 90 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e4.4 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Warm Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54359699390739,"sku":"383807","price":1049.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/0872\/6803\/files\/1e1b5c05abe345520f926f2b662f6d5241cc7b47_WARM_WA1B.jpg?v=1787370054","url":"https:\/\/woodbrass.shop\/products\/warm-audio-wa-1b-383807","provider":"Woodbrass.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}