Warm Audio WA-CX12 Tube Condenser Microphone with FREE WA12 MKII Preamp

 WA-CX12 & WA12 MKII  WARM AUDIO 

 Vintage Studio Tube Microphone with FREE WA12 Preamp 

WA-CX12

A faithful recreation of one of the most natural and balanced tube condenser microphones of all time, the WA-CX12 captures the true sound of sources and rooms with extreme accuracy. Used over and over again by some of the world’s most recognized engineers and artists, the original microphone stands out as open, airy, and natural. Pairing the CK12-style capsule with the large-core TAB-Funkenwerk USA output transformer helps the CX12 capture musical bass, organic mids, and polished high end. With no-compromise components and elite build quality, the WA-CX12 delivers that iconic sound that no personal or professional mic locker is complete without.

Includes:

• WA-CX12 Tube Microphone

• Custom Tweed Carrying Case

• External IEC Grounded PSU

• IEC Power Cable

• Premium Gotham 5 Meter 7-Pin Tube Microphone Cable

• Wood Microphone Box

• Shockmount

Features:

• Faithful Recreation of the Most Natural and Balanced Tube Microphone of All Time: The WA-CX12 cuts no corners in achieving a highly accurate sound profile compared to the original, known for its organic tones and elevated room sounds.

• Smooth Highs and Vibrant Midrange: The WA-CX12 captures organic and natural sounding tone with pleasing high end and colorful midrange so you feel the performance come through.

• Custom, Solid Brass CK12-Style Capsule: Dual capsule, edge terminated, and custom machined out of solid brass. Meticulously spec’d to match the detail and warmth of the original

• Custom TAB-Funkenwerk USA Output Transformer: Large-core imported German laminations drive all of the full natural sound captured by the capsule. 

• Premium Tube: Rigorously tested, hand-selected 12AY7 Vacuum Tube.

• 9 Polar Patterns: Including cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-8 patterns plus 6 intermediate stages for ultimate versatility, especially in stereo-pairs 

• Boutique 7-pin GAC-7 tube cable from Gotham Switzerland: Using vintage-correct construction methods and highly upgraded components, our 7 pin cable achieves near-perfect signal transfer.

Specifications: 

• Custom edge terminated, dual-backplate, all-brass vintage CK12-style capsule 

• Custom TAB-Funkenwerk (AMI) USA Output Transformer 

• Premium 12AY7 vacuum tube 

• Premium Capacitors 

• Polar Patterns: 9 Patterns - Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Figure-8, + 6 additional mixed patterns  

• Max SPL: 149dB

• Frequency Response: 30Hz-20kHz

• Output Impedance: 200 ohms 

• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 73dB

• EIN / Self-noise: 32dBA

• Power Source: External IEC grounded PSU

• Cable: Gotham 5-meter GAC-7, premium 7-pin tube microphone cable 

• Total Weight: 17 lbs, Mic only: 2lbs 7oz

• Mic Dimensions: 11 5/8” x 2” (29.5cm x 5cm)

WA12 MKII BLACK

The Warm Audio WA12 MKII is designed and built to improve and shape your signal. It transforms plain instruments and vocals into exciting tones. If your mixes lack depth, struggle to sound alive, or are just missing that professional touch you’ve always wanted, chances are the WA12 MKII is just what you're looking for.

A high-quality microphone preamplifier is one of the most critical parts necessary to realize that elusive ‘larger than life’ sound, which the WA12 MKII is more than capable of delivering. It's a fully discrete, high voltage dual-transformer mic preamp that's engineered for high gain (+71dB), high headroom, low noise, and exciting sonic performance – terrific for recording applications of all types. And its onboard active instrument DI allows it to work well with a range of instruments.

WA12 MKII Specifications:

• Utilizes premium grade input and output USA CineMag transformers

• 71db of Gain, fully discrete signal path

• Utilizes a discrete 6-pin socketed 1731 style opamp. Can be replaced with other 6-pin "2520 foot-print" opamps for varying tone/flavor

• TONE button – Switches the input impedance from 600 ohms to 150ohms.  Changes the tone of both the mic and HI-Z inputs

• 2 Meg Ohm True HI-Z input on front panel. Sends instrument signal through entire circuit including both Cinemag Transformers and the discrete opamp. Great for guitars, bass, keyboards, and other instruments that have a ¼"output jack

• Mic level balanced input: XLR

• Balanced outputs: XLR and ¼"/TRS

• 48 volt Phantom Power

• Output attenuation control (after the CineMag output transformer) allows for driving the preamp and transformers into saturation

• LED Meter gain indication

• 20 db pad

• External power plug

SALE: $1499.99

FREE S&H in continental US (e-mail for international / offshore USA rates)