WARM AUDIO WA84-ST Stereo Black or Nickel Pair Small Diaphragm Condenser Studio Microphones
WARM AUDIOWA-84ST WARM AUDIO
Stereo Pair Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphones
The WA-84 is a small diaphragm condenser microphone based on classic microphone circuitry. The WA-84 is a fully discrete Class A design that utilizes a CineMag USA transformer, polystyrene and Wima capacitors and a Fairchild FET. The WA-84 is designed for pro studio, home studio, live, and broadcast applications and sounds great on a variety of instruments and sources, such as; acoustic/electric guitars, acoustic/electric bass, drums, piano, strings, brass & woodwind instruments, and an array of other sources.
Large Sound, Small Size
The WA-84 has a very LARGE sound for its small size and uniquely uses a heavy Nickel CineMag transformer in its signal path to warm up and ENLARGE 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 we chose to go the extra mile and tackle a more boutique design known for its crystal clear, yet smooth, LARGE sound.
Boutique Tone
We are proud to offer 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 we feel sounds absolutely gorgeous and goes the extra mile in terms of signal integrity and smooth boutique tone.
The Capsule
The WA-84 utilizes 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. We are pleased to offer such a high-quality capsule in this microphone which allows us to nail the sonics of the most important component of any microphone.
The Transformer
The WA-84 utilizes an American made CineMag USA transformer that contributes to the legendary creamy smooth top-end and the BEEFY mid to bottom-end one would hope to get from an 84-style small diaphragm condenser microphone.
The Circuit
The WA-84 is a fully discrete Class A design that utilizes a CineMag USA transformer, polystyrene and Wima capacitors and a Fairchild FET.
The Capacitors
The WA-84 proudly utilizes Wima, polystyrene and tantalum through-hole capacitors throughout.
Specifications:
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Utilizes a CineMag USA Transformer
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Directional Pattern: Cardioid
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Fully Discrete Vintage-style Signal Path
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Vintage Capsule Reproduction
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Package Includes: Microphone, Cardioid Capsule, Shock-mount, Mic Clip, Windscreen and Carrying Case
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48V Phantom powered
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Frequency Range: 20Hz - 20kHz
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Sensitivity: -39dB or 11mV/Pa @ 1kHz
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Output Impedance: 200Ω
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Rated Load Impedance: ≥1kΩ
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Pad: 0db or -10db
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Maximum SPL: 123/133dB @ 1kHz, 0.5% THD, 0/-10dB
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S/N Ratio: 78dBA (IEC651)
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Equivalent Noise: 16dBA (IEC651)
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Dynamic Range: 107dBA (IEC651)
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Connector: 3-Pin Gold-Plated XLR
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Weight: 122g each
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Finish: Black & Nickel
SALE: $749.99
FREE S&H in continental US (e-mail for international / offshore USA rates)