Based on classic microphone circuitry, the nickel Warm Audio WA-84 is a fully discrete, stereo pair of small-diaphragm condenser microphones with two sets of capsules (cardioid and omni) well suited for professional studios, home studios, live sound, and broadcast applications. The WA-84 excels at capturing a variety of sources including acoustic/electric guitars, acoustic/electric bass, drums, pianos, strings, brass, woodwinds, and an array of other instruments.
Each WA-84 features a CineMag USA transformer in its signal path to warm up and enlarge the sound source. Also, included are audiophile components including polystyrene and Wima capacitors and a Fairchild FET, which provide a gorgeous sounding circuit with great signal integrity and a smooth boutique tone, resulting in a creamy-smooth top end and a beefy mid-to-bottom.
Each microphone features a threaded body for easily switching between the included cardioid and omni capsules. The WA-84 capsules are carefully manufactured by an Australian capsule supplier and are precisely reproduced to vintage specifications. The enclosure features a -10 dB pad to attenuate loud sources, while the gold-plated, 3-pin XLR conector ensures a solid connection to a microphone cable (available seperately). The WA-84 offers a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz and can capture sources with a maximum SPL of 133 dB (with the -10 dB pad engaged). The Warm Audio WA-84 Stereo Pair includes two shockmounts, two microphone clips, two windscreens, and a carrying case.
- Stereo pair of vintage-style small condenser microphones with cardioid and omni capsules
- Each mic utilizes a CineMag USA transformer
- +48V phantom powered
- Frequency Range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
- Pad: 0 dB or -10 dB
- Maximum SPL: 123/133 dB (0/-10 dB)
- Connector: 3-pin gold-plated XLR
- Package Includes: Two microphones, two cardioid capsules, two omni capsules, two shockmounts, two mic clips, two windscreens, and a carrying case
Specifications:
- Form Factor: Stand/Boom Mount
- Sound Field: Mono
- Operating Principle: Pressure Gradient. Pressure Operated
- Capsule: Condenser
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid, Omnidirectional
- Orientation: End Address
- Circuitry: Solid-State
- Pad: -10 dB
- High-Pass Filter: None
- Tone Adjustment: None
- Gain Adjustment: None
- Indicators: None
- On-Board Controls: Pad
- Windscreen: Foam (Included)
- Frequency Range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
- Maximum SPL: 123 dB SPL Peak (1 kHz). 133 dB SPL Peak (1 kHz, with Pad)
- Impedance: 200 Ohms
- Load Impedance: 1 Kilohms
- Sensitivity: -39 dB at 1 kHz
- Dynamic Range: 107 dB A-Weighted
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 78 dB A-Weighted
- Equivalent Noise Level: 16 dB A-Weighted
- Output Connectors (Analog): 1 x XLR 3-Pin Male (Locking, on Mic)
- Headphone Connector: None
- Bus Power: None
- Operating Voltage: 48 V (Phantom Power)
- Color: Nickel
- Mounting: Shockmount (Included)
- Construction Material: Metal
- Dimensions: ø: 0.87 x L: 5.2" / ø: 22 x L: 132 mm
- Weight: 4.3 oz / 122 g
- Package Weight: 4.11 lb
- Box Dimensions (LxWxH): 13.6 x 11.4 x 3.9"