Warm Audio WA-67 Tube Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone 360085 850016400604
$ 899.00
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- SKU: : WA67360085
- Type:: Condenser Microphones
- Brand:: Warm Audio
Description
Key Features:
Recreation of Tube Classic Microphone
EF86 Tube & High-Quality Components
Smooth, Buttery Sound
For Vocals & Instruments
Omni, Figure-8, and Cardioid
20 Hz to 20 kHz Frequency Response
High-Pass Filter and Pad
Shockmount & Hardmount
Power Supply & 7-Pin Cable
Wooden Case
Continuing their mission to bring quality recreations of classic microphones to the masses, Warm Audio have engineered the WA-67 to look, sound, and feel like an original '67 microphone. That means the WA-67 is a tube-powered mic, complete with its own power supply and high-quality 7-pin cable, giving the user the ability to dial in cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-8 polar patterns with heaps of vintage color.Warm have taken great care in refashioning this classic microphone, using the proper EF86 tube and capsule, and fashioning it out of brass, just like the original. Top-shelf componentry was used throughout the design, from the caps to the transformer to the cable itself. The result is a smooth, buttery microphone that flatters most audio sources.Whether you're recording vocals, guitars, string instruments, or anything else, so long as you keep the audio under 138 dB of SPL (which is pretty loud) and restrict it to the human hearing range hearing (20 Hz to 20 kHz), you'll enjoy a true-to-the-original vintage sound out of this microphone. The mic offers a 10 dB pad for loud sources and a switchable high-pass filter to mitigate some low-end rumble if need be. The WA-67 ships with a power supply, a 7-pin cable, a hardmount, and a shockmount. It also includes a wooden case.A Legendary Capsule RecreatedWarm went to great lengths to recreate the capsule from the original '67, making sure that their mic performs the same way, exhibits the same frequency response, and provides the same character as the original. This meant ensuring the hole pattern was identical, and crafting the entire assembly out of brass, down to the mounting rings.Faithfully Use of EF-86 TubeThe EF-86 tube is well-known in the industry for having characteristics that are consistently flattering to audio sources, and it's one of the reasons why the original '67 microphone remains sought after (and why some modern audio manufacturers use it in their own hyper-expensive microphones and preamps). Warm knew that it was critical to implement it in the WA-67.Top-Shelf ComponentsIn order to accentuate and complement the custom capsule and EF86 tube, Warm used top-shelf components to complete their version of the original circuit, including high-bandwidth polystyrene capacitors as well as boutique polypropylene caps from Wima and a large output capacitor from Solen. They also used a custom large-core transformer from Lundahl in Sweden, which plays a significant role in the buttery smooth, high-frequency response and huge three-dimensional sound of the WA-67. The microphone is also encased in a beautiful nickel-plated brass body and headbasket, which provides strength and additional shielding from extraneous handling noise.Attention to Details—Even the CableThe quality of the 7-pin cable that connects a tube mic to its power supply is also of paramount importance. It carries both audio signals and voltage for the tube on different pins, which means it plays an integral role in the mic's performance. That's why Warm partnered with high-end manufacturer Gotham Audio of Switzerland, using their high-end GAC-7 cable with the WA-67. This special cable is integral to the sound and performance of the microphone, and adds the finishing touch to the WA-67 system.
Specifications:
Form Factor: Stand/Boom Mount
Sound Field: Mono
Capsule: 1 x Condenser
Polar Pattern: Cardioid, Figure-8, Omnidirectional
Pattern Selection: Switched
Orientation: Side Address
Circuitry: Tube (EF86)
Pad: -10 dB
Windscreen: Built-In
Frequency Range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL: 138 dB SPL
Impedance: 200 Kilohms
Load Impedance: 1 Kilohms
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 78 dB
Equivalent Noise Level: 17 dB A-Weighted
Output Connectors (Analog): 1 x XLR 7-Pin Male (on Mic). 1 x XLR 3-Pin Male (on Power Supply)
Input Connectors: 1 x XLR 7-Pin Female (on Power Supply)
Color: Nickel
Mounting: Mic Clip/Stand Adapter, Shockmount (with Included Hardware)
Construction Material: Brass
Package Weight: 11.825 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH): 19 x 13.4 x 5.9"
In the Box
Warm Audio WA-67 Tube Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
Wooden Case
Shockmount
Hardmount
Power Supply
7-Pin Cable
Limited 1-Year Warranty
MPN: 360085
UPC: 850016400604