Large-diaphragm tube microphone, transformer-balanced, multi-pattern based on the iconic world-famous 47 microphone. Perfect for all types of sound sources such as vocals, acoustic instruments, electric bass, electric guitar, strings and brass etc.
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The WA-47 is an all vacuum tube, large diaphragm, transformer balanced, multi-pattern (9), large condenser microphone, based on the classic '47 that has been used on countless hit records for the last 50+ years. The WA-47 is designed for pro studio, home studio, live, and broadcast applications and sounds great on vocals, acoustic/electric guitars, acoustic/electric bass, drums, piano, strings, brass/woodwind instruments, and an array of other sources. The classic '47 became extremely popular in the 1960's and is now considered one of the greatest microphones ever made. The classic '47 is still widely used today in professional recording studios but have become extremely rare and expensive to acquire.
Designing For A Classic
Designing the WA-47 to sound like the classic '47 was no easy task, especially considering that some of the vintage components are no longer available. We compared and listened to 2 different vintage '47 mics and found that they both sounded amazing but also sounded a little different from each other. These comparison tests became the benchmark for tailoring our WA-47 sonics to sit right in with these 2 vintage '47 mics. We are pleased to release such a gorgeous sounding classic to the market at a price that's reachable to more people than ever before. We are also proud to mention that the WA-47 sounds legitimately indistinguishable to the vintage '47's we auditioned on several sources.
As with all Warm Audio products, we focus heavily on quality components to ensure we release the best sounding product possible. The WA-47 is packed with top end components that are carefully sourced from many of the top pro audio component suppliers in the world.
- 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
- Sovtek 5751 Vacuum Tube
- Gotham 3 meter GAC-7, 7-pin tube microphone cable
- Wima, Solen French, And Polystyrene Capacitors
- Self-Noise: 11dBA
- Dynamic Range: 130dBA
- Output Impedance: 200 ohms
- Rated Load Impedance: ≥2kOhms
- Equivalent Noise: 10dBA (IEC651)
- External IEC Grounded PSU
- Total Weight - 9 Lbs
- Mic Diameter: 60mm
- Mic Length: 254mm
- Includes: Microphone, Wood Box, Power Supply Unit, Shockmount, Gotham 7 Pin GAC-7 Cable, IEC Power Cable