Description

Warm Audio WA84-C-N

Small diaphragm condenser microphone with output transformer.

This vintage-style microphone features a Class A signal path with CineMag transformer, Fairchild transistors and Wima capacitors. As a classic small-diaphragm microphone, it is suitable for a wide range of applications, including acoustic and electric guitars and basses, drums, piano, strings, or winds.

Using a CineMag output transformer with nickel core, the WA-84 has a very BIG sound for its small size. Small diaphragm condenser microphones have almost exclusively been transformerless in recent years to simplify the design and make the manufacturing process more cost effective. In developing the WA-84, Warm Audio made a conscious decision not to do so. Instead, the result is a boutique design with the legendary sound of the 60s and 70s, known for its crystal clear, yet creamy and smooth sound.

Features:

Class-A signal path
CineMag output transformer
Cardioid pickup pattern
Individually manufactured vintage microphone capsule
48 V phantom power
Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
0 dB or -10 dB pad
Max. SPL: 123/133 dB at 1 kHz, 0.5% thd, 0/-10 dB
Signal to noise ratio: 78 dB(a)
Dynamic range: 107 dB(a) (iec651)
Connector: 3-pin gold XLR
Weight: 122 g
Color: nickel
Scope of delivery: microphone, cardioid capsule, spider, windscreen, microphone clamp, carrying case