Warm Audio WA-84 Microphone (Black)
Warm Audio WA-84 Cardioid Condenser Microphone, 20Hz - 20kHz, 200 Ohm, Includes Shock-Mount and Mic Clip - Black
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Warm Audio - WA-84 (Black)
Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
Precise Reproduction of the Industry StandardThe Warm WA-84 is a small diaphragm condenser microphone influenced by classic microphone circuitry. The WA-84 is a fully discrete Class A design that features a CineMag USA transformer, polystyrene and Wima capacitors and a Fairchild FET. Perfect for pro studio, home studio, live, and broadcast applications, this microphone sounds great on a wide range of instruments and sources, such as; acoustic/electric guitars, acoustic/electric bass, drums, piano, strings, brass & woodwind instruments, and multiple of other sources.
The WA-84 has a huge sound considering its small size and uniquely uses a heavy Nickel CineMag transformer in its signal path to warm up and enhance sound sources. Small diaphragm condenser microphones have widely moved to transformer-less technology in recent years for ease of design and a lower-cost manufacturing process. When designing the WA-84, Warm Audio went the extra mile to offer a more boutique design known for its crystal clear, yet smooth, epic sound.
123 dBMax SPL
20Hz - 20kHzFrequency Range
-10 dBPads
At A Glance
• Utilizes a Cinemag USA transformer
• Fully discrete vintage-style signal path
• Vintage capsule reproduction
• 48V phantom powered
A Look Inside The WA-84
Boutique ToneProudly offering something special to the market-place by using large core transformer technology (CineMag USA) in a small diaphragm condenser microphone package. The result is a circuit that sounds absolutely stunning and goes a little further in terms of signal integrity and smooth boutique tone.
The CapsuleThe WA-84 features a custom vintage-style capsule designed to emulate classic componentry and design techniques. The WA-84’s capsule is carefully manufactured by an Australian capsule supplier and is precisely reproduced to vintage specs. Warm Audio are pleased to offer such a high quality capsule in this microphone which makes nailing the sonics of the most important component of any microphone possible.
The TransformerThe WA-84 utilizes an American made CineMag USA transformer that contributes to the legendary silky smooth top-end and the punchy mid to bottom-end one would hope to get from an 84-style small diaphragm condenser microphone.
The CircuitThe WA-84 is a fully discrete Class A design that includes a CineMag USA transformer, polystyrene and Wima capacitors and a Fairchild FET.
The CapacitorsThe WA-84 proudly utilizes Wima, polystyrene and tantalum through-hole capacitors throughout.
Warm Audio // Johnny Gates "Bandit" - WA-251, WA-87 & WA-84
The Tech Spec
| Features | Specification | Microphone Type | Condenser |
|---|---|
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
| Diaphragm Size | Small Diaphragm |
| Frequency Range | 20Hz - 20kHz |
| Max SPL | 123dB SPL (133dB with pad) |
| Output Impedance | 200 ohms |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | 78dB (A weighted) |
| Self Noise | 16dB (A weighted) |
| Sensitivity | 11mV/Pa @ 1kHz |
| Pads | -10dB |
| Colour | Black |
| Connector | XLR |
| Power Source | 48V phantom power |
| Included Accessories | Shockmount, Windscreen, Mic Clip, Carrying Case |
| Weight | 0.27 lbs. |
