Warm Audio WA-47 Vintage Tube Microphone
A high-performance tube microphone inspired by the classic vintage designs
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SKU: WA47
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Product Description
The Warm Audio WA-47 Vintage Tube Condenser Microphone brings you the essence of a legendary studio microphone at an affordable price. Faithfully recreating the iconic '47 mic, the WA-47 captures stunning clarity, warmth, and depth, making it ideal for both professional studios and home setups. Featuring a true '47 style capsule, this microphone excels at capturing vocals, acoustic guitars, drums, strings, and more with remarkable fidelity. Its nine selectable polar patterns, smooth top end response, and extended low end make it versatile for any recording situation. Built with high quality components, including a JJ 5751 vacuum tube and TAB Funkenwerk transformer, the WA-47 delivers a vintage sound with modern reliability. Musicians, engineers, and producers alike have been impressed by its ability to faithfully replicate the sonic qualities of much more expensive vintage microphones, allowing it to become a go to tool for professionals. With low self noise, impressive dynamic range, and excellent maximum SPL handling, it’s the perfect microphone for capturing a wide variety of sources.
Key Features:
- True '47 Style Capsule:
The WA-47 uses a custom reproduction of the vintage k47 style capsule, ensuring the signature warmth and clarity synonymous with the classic '47 mic. - JJ 5751 Vacuum Tube:
The low gain, low noise JJ 5751 vacuum tube enhances the natural sonics of the capsule, ensuring smooth, vintage tonal qualities and enhanced clarity. - 9 Polar Patterns:
With nine selectable polar patterns, the WA-47 offers immense versatility, catering to everything from vocals to instrument recordings in various environments.
Capsule Technology:
The WA-47 features a custom made k47 style capsule, crafted with precision to replicate the original design’s hole pattern and frequency response. This capsule, which is a key element of the '47 sound, is manufactured in a clean room environment for optimal consistency and performance. A crucial component for accurate sound capture, this capsule ensures that the WA-47 can deliver a sound that is both warm and dynamic, with an accurate reproduction of high and low frequencies. The consistency and precision of the capsule design help make the WA-47 an affordable alternative to its vintage counterpart without compromising on quality.
Vacuum Tube & Transformer:
The choice of the JJ 5751 vacuum tube provides the WA-47 with a smooth, vintage sound that enhances the overall tonal quality of the microphone. The lower gain of the tube pushes the sound of the capsule and transformer to the forefront, offering a more nuanced and detailed listening experience. The transformer, an American made TAB Funkenwerk (AMI) USA transformer, further contributes to the creamy top end and large, robust low end response that the '47 is known for. This combination of the tube and transformer results in a microphone that’s capable of capturing intricate details with a warmth and richness that is typical of vintage studio gear.
Construction and Build Quality:
The WA-47 is built to the highest standards, combining premium components for long lasting reliability and exceptional performance. The microphone’s durable design includes a sturdy body and a shockmount to minimise handling noise. The use of high quality capacitors, including polystyrene and Solen French capacitors, ensures the microphone’s top end remains uncompressed and clear. The Gotham Audio GAC 7 7 pin cable further optimises the sonic integrity of the microphone, allowing it to perform at its peak potential. Designed for professional studio environments, the WA-47 is a versatile and dependable tool that can be relied upon for years of high quality recordings.
Specifications:
- Custom true '47 capsule reproduction (k47 style) - Model# WA-47-B-80v
- Capsule makeup: Gold sputtered, dual large diaphragm, single backplate, 6 microns NOS mylar (PET film)
- TAB-Funkenwerk (AMI) USA output transformer
- JJ Slovak 5751 vacuum tube
- Gotham 3 meter GAC-7, 7-pin tube microphone cable
- Wima, Solen French, and Polystyrene capacitors
- Polar Patterns: 9 patterns - Cardioid, Omni, figure-of-eight + 6 mixed patterns
- Self-noise: 11dBA
- Dynamic range: 130dBA
- Maximum SPL: 140dB (<0.5% THD)
- Frequency Range: 20 Hz–20 kHz
- Output Impedance: 200 ohms
- Rated Load Impedance: ≥2kOhms
- S/N Ratio: 82dBA
- Equivalent Noise: 10dBA (IEC651)
- External IEC grounded PSU
- Total Weight: 9 lbs
- Mic Diameter: 90mm
- Mic Length: 254mm