Warm Audio WA-1B Portable Optical Compressor

Experience True Lydkraft-Style Compression The Warm Audio WA-1B Optical Compressor offers smooth, tube-opto sound that musicians crave. Indeed, it's based on the renowned Lydkraft-style compressor, delivering consistent quality. Because it boasts an identical control set to the original, you can trust it for versatile compression. In fact, its Threshold and Ratio controls allow everything from soft, musical dynamics to hard-hitting compression. As a result, your sound stays warm and rich. Switchable Controls for Complete Flexibility During use, you'll appreciate the switchable Attack and Release controls on the Warm Audio WA-1B Optical Compressor. Firstly, you can toggle between Fixed and Manual modes. This offers a hyper-musical release-time curve for any performance. Secondly, the analog meter helps you track Input, Compression, and Output modes. Compared to other compressors, this one also has a true bypass switch. This takes the compression circuitry entirely out of your signal when needed, offering pure tone. Handcrafted, High-Quality Components Finally, the Warm Audio WA-1B Optical Compressor is carefully handwired with a true-to-spec 270V discrete analog signal path. Given that Warm Audio employs only the finest components, such as custom-core Lundahl transformers and select JJ and Tung-Sol tubes, you can expect exceptional performance. Furthermore, its through-hole components provide the full-on Lydkraft-style tone. However, every unit is also hand-tested and inspected in Austin, TX. Therefore, you’re investing in reliable, professional-quality sound. Specifications:  Delivers the smooth, tube-opto sound and forgiving behavior of the industry-renowned Lydkraft-style compressor Boasts an identical control set to the original hardware unit Threshold and Ratio controls dial in everything from soft, musical dynamic control to hard-smashing compression Attack and Release controls are switchable between Fixed and Manual modes Fixed/Manual dueling time-constant mode provides a hyper-musical release-time curve Analog meter with Input, Compression, and Output modes Bypass switch takes the compression circuitry completely out of your signal Handwired, true-to-spec, 270V, discrete analog signal path Through-hole components and custom-core Lundahl transformers yield full-on Lydkraft-style tone Employs select tubes from JJ and Tung-Sol and a high-precision optical element Hand-tested and inspected by Warm Audio's world-class technicians in Austin, TX