Warm Audio WA-1B or Heritage Audio Tubesessor???🤷🏻

My opinion is based on how the compressors sound on Vocals, and how they compare to each other.



Links to the 12AU7/12AX7 style Tubes for WA-1B:

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/deta...

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/deta...

https://www.watfordvalves.com/search....

https://www.watfordvalves.com/search....



Vocal Chain Used For This Video:

UG-87 clone microphone, by my Friend Roman Rodriguez

Neve 1073spx (No EQ)

“Y” splitter on the output of the Neve,
into both compressors for a simultaneous signal,
So that I could bounce back-and-forth during live recording.

Output of compressors, into inputs 1 & 2 on my Apollo x4



Video and Audio Signal:

iPhone 12

iRigStream connected to headphone jack of my Apollo x4, which is connected to my iPhone to capture direct audio signal on the fly.



MHO…

WA1-B:
Sounds Warmer, sounds Thick, with a bit of sibilants. If you’re looking for that broadcast, podcast, thick-warm vocal with clarity. This is the Unit for you. I think it’ll be perfect for Hip-Hop, Rap, R&B, Pop, Reggaeton, and all vocalist. It’s the perfect budget hardware for its quality. The nice thing about the WA-1B, is that you have the advantage to swap out the tubes for a higher grade valve tube for a slight tonality change.

Pro’s- It’s Cheaper and sounds good.
Cons- It’s not a Tube Tech CL-1B. Get over it!


Tubesessor:
Sounds Thinner, Clear, more vocal Grit and Saturation. Has More features and options, and is well built. If you’re looking to achieve that Dirty, Gritty Rough Vocal Sound, then this unit would be great for you. I think it’ll be perfect for rock, heavy metal, Alternative Styles, Rap, screaming on a track style vocal, or any gritty vocal track. I had no luck with getting a signal out of the unit by swapping out the tubes. This unit uses a different type of tube then the WA-1B, and tube swap is not recommended according to Herritage Audio, especially 12AU7 & 12AX7 style tubes!

Pros- sounds good, It’s built solid!
Cons-  it’s expensive and sounds nothing like a Tube Tech CL-1B.