Warm Audio WA-C1 Stereo Chorus & Vibrato Effects Pedal

Faithful Recreation Of The Most Celebrated All-Analog Chorus Effects Pedal – The Warm Audio WA-C1 Stereo Chorus & Vibrato Effects Pedal

The WA-C1 is built upon a true-to-original circuit design and a premium, 100% analog preamp that lives up to the demand for ultra-responsiveness on stage. Matched to the renowned original, the all-analog preamp features level control that adds bite, depth, and even some natural compression to guitar tones, even in bypass mode. The chorus setting features separate depth and rate controls to expand beyond the limitations of vintage units while preserving the legendary tone. These separate controls (vs. the vintage “intensity” control) allow for adjusting depth and rate independently to dial in more depth and slower rates for even richer chorus tones. Just like the vintage units, the WA-C1 delivers lush midrange depth and detail associated with proper Bucket Brigade Device analog chorus pedals and has a stereo output. When it’s time to add true wobble, the vibrato section of the WA-C1 is authentic to the original pedals delivering added speed and bounce to the tone. Leveraging a modern BBD chip recreation with other premium components and boutique build quality, the WA-C1 is carefully clocked to match the depth and rate of the original pedal to reproduce the detail expected from the most sought-after vintage pieces.

While maintaining true-to-original tones, the WA-C1 delivers some modern upgrades to the experience. The WA-C1 features a selectable impedance on the back panel to select between the vintage input impedance of 50k ohm and a 1.1M Hi-Z setting that allows players to compensate for higher impedance of guitars vs. keyboards and to add clarity to the high end on guitars, if desired. This switch also works in bypass mode to maintain clarity. To deliver the appropriate voltage associated with the original, the WA-C1 is supported internally with a dual DC-DC voltage converter to deliver robust power when using a standard external 9V power supply. The WA-C1 adds a flashing LED for effect monitoring, showing which setting is engaged along with the rate of the modulation.

Deeper, Richer, Bigger: Chorus & Vibrato Tone

The WA-C1 delivers lush midrange depth and detail associated with proper Bucket Brigade Device analog chorus pedals. On vintage units, “intensity” increased the speed of the LFO with the triangle wave shape, impacting the delay time of the BBD chip and creating a more lush tone and faster rate. With the WA-C1, you can go beyond the limitations of vintage pedals by dialing in more subtle depth and the same varying rates for a larger palette of chorus tones. When engaging the hi-z, the chorus instantly transforms from a 70s color to an 80s color, with added upper-mids and treble. Engaging the “high” input sensitivity setting can be used to add headroom and clarity to the overall pedal tone. WA-C1 adds a flashing LED for effect monitoring on the face showing which setting is engaged along with the rate of the modulation. A true-to-original recreation, WA-C1 is 100% analog, using premium components like the MN3007 Xvive BBD chip.

SPECIFICATIONS

• 100% Analog Stereo Chorus & Vibrato Pedal With Depth & Rate Controls & Selectable Impedance
• Controls: High/Low Input Sensitivity, Preamp Level, Chorus Depth & Rate, Vibrato Depth & Rate, Effect On/Off, Chorus/Vibrato Switch, Hi-Z On/Off
• Components: (5X) IC’s (Including 3X Texas Instruments Premium Audio Op Amps In Signal Path), (11X) Discrete Transistors, (3X) FETs, (19X) Diodes, 2 x MOSFETs and a premium Xvive MN3007 BBD chip recreation
• Power consumption: 800mW; 90mA at 9V With Vintage-Correct Internal Voltage Operation Via Dual DC-DC Voltage Converter
• Input sensitivity: 80mV /1 0mV
• Output level: 315mV
• Jacks: (1X) Input, (2X) Outputs
• Dimensions: W: 6.5” H: 3.8” D: 1.6” / Weight: 1.9 lbs

Manufacturer: Warm Audio
Model: WA-C1
SKU: I797697-N-2-WHXX
UPC: 860010169155

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