WesAudio RHEA
- 100% analog design – pure analog signal path with +24 dBu of headroom
- True stereo tube vari-mu compressor – rich and warm compression character
- High-voltage tube operation – optimized performance and authentic tube response
- Interstage CARNHILL transformers – enhanced signal quality with premium transformer tone
- Flexible level controls – input and output controls for precise signal management
- Mix control – easy parallel compression blending
- THD control – selectable Medium and High modes for harmonic distortion shaping
Product information "WesAudio RHEA"
Amidst the increasing digitalization of the modern era, there is a growing desire for analog warmth in sound. Few designs offer compression as musical and full of character as a Vari-Mu compressor. With the ng500 series, _RHEA emerges as one of the most advanced solutions available—one in which vintage sound and modern technology merge seamlessly.
Despite its digital control capabilities, _RHEA is a fully analog device. The audio signal is processed exclusively through analog circuitry, thereby preserving the warm, rich sound that only analog technology can deliver.
Its integration into modern production environments opens up new creative possibilities. Settings can be conveniently automated by drawing automation curves directly within the DAW—the analog unit follows these commands in real time.
Furthermore, four touch-sensitive encoders enable the direct recording of automation data into the DAW. This allows parameters to be adjusted intuitively and controlled with precision.
_RHEA combines classic sonic aesthetics with modern workflow integration, offering a powerful solution for demanding studio applications.
| Safety Warnings: | The specific safety instructions for the product are provided in its user manual. |
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WesAudio
Wes Audio Sp. z o.o.
Zegadlowicza 54 PL-71-370 Szczecin Poland
info@wesaudio.com
- Technical Data:
- Frequency response: 10 Hz – 150 kHz (-3 dB)
- THD+N (<0.03% @ 1 kHz, 0 dBu): no compression
- THD+N (≥1%): at maximum compression level
- Input impedance: 20 kOhm
- Output impedance: <100 Ohm
- Maximum signal level: +24 dBu
- Crosstalk: < -80 dB
- THD (MID switch): 1%
- THD (HIGH switch): 3%
- Attack: 0.5 / 1 / 3 / 10 / 30 / 50 ms
- Release: 0.1 / 0.3 / 0.6 / 0.9 / 1.8 / 3.6 s
- Sidechain filter: 60 / 90 / 150 Hz
- Power consumption: 190 mA per rail
- Dimensions: 76 × 133 × 158 mm
- Box dimensions: 105 × 162 × 234 mm
- Unit weight: 0.95 kg
- Box weight: 1.2 kg
- Warranty: 2 years
