Warm Audio - WA-44
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Ribbon Microphone
The WA-44 ribbon microphone from Warm Audio is a true homage to the legendary RCA 44BX microphones of the 1930s. Equipped with a 2.5 micron aluminum ribbon and a powerful neodymium magnet, it captures deep bass with a pronounced proximity effect, bright mids, and softened highs. Thanks to its custom CineMag USA transformer, the WA-44 offers faithful reproduction of vintage tones. The figure-8 directivity provides ideal acoustic isolation for clear and precise recordings, while maintaining a robust design for everyday studio use. With its careful manufacturing and premium components, the Warm Audio WA-44 promises an unparalleled sound experience.
ARTICLE N° 64053
Specifications
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Warm Audio WA-44
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Studio microphone
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Type: ribbon
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Directivity: Figure-8
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Frequency response: 20 Hz ⭢ 20 kHz (+/- 12 dB)
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Max SPL: 140 dB
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Output impedance: 270 Ω
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Custom Transformer CineMag USA
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Powerful neodymium magnet
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Ribbon: aluminum (99.1%)
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Dimensions: 4.7 x 59.7 mm
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Thickness: 2.5 microns
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Gotham XLR cable with Star Quad shielding
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Accessories included:
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3/8" ⭢ 5/8" thread adapter
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Embroidered cover,
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Carrying case
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Dimensions: 318 x 120 x 69 mm
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Weight: 2,812 kg
Presentation
Warm Audio's WA-44 ribbon mic features a 2.5-micron aluminum ribbon, designed to capture every nuance with precision. This key element, combined with a neodymium magnet, creates a powerful magnetic field, ensuring exceptional audio performance.
This mic's figure-8 pattern captures direct sounds while minimizing side noise, making it ideal for complex recording environments.
In addition, the CineMag USA transformer, known for its reliability and its ability to reproduce authentic tones, gives the WA-44 a unique sound signature faithful to vintage models.
Its weight of over six pounds (2.7 kg!) is a testament to its sturdy construction, ready to withstand the rigors of heavy studio use. Each mic is carefully inspected and tested at Warm Audio's headquarters in Austin, Texas, ensuring consistent quality and optimal performance.
The WA-44 features a Star-Quad Gotham shielded XLR cable, an embroidered protective cover, and a case, ensuring your gear stays in pristine condition.
With the WA-44, Warm Audio offers musicians and sound engineers a premium solution for capturing rich, warm sounds. This mic particularly excels on loud audio sources, such as vocals, brass sections, pianos and stringed instruments.
Its recognizable sound profile and ability to soften the highs make it a preferred choice for those looking for a smooth, rich tone without harshness in the high frequencies.
The WA-44 brings the heritage of ribbon mics back to life with a modern twist and increased reliability.
This mic's figure-8 pattern captures direct sounds while minimizing side noise, making it ideal for complex recording environments.
In addition, the CineMag USA transformer, known for its reliability and its ability to reproduce authentic tones, gives the WA-44 a unique sound signature faithful to vintage models.
Its weight of over six pounds (2.7 kg!) is a testament to its sturdy construction, ready to withstand the rigors of heavy studio use. Each mic is carefully inspected and tested at Warm Audio's headquarters in Austin, Texas, ensuring consistent quality and optimal performance.
The WA-44 features a Star-Quad Gotham shielded XLR cable, an embroidered protective cover, and a case, ensuring your gear stays in pristine condition.
With the WA-44, Warm Audio offers musicians and sound engineers a premium solution for capturing rich, warm sounds. This mic particularly excels on loud audio sources, such as vocals, brass sections, pianos and stringed instruments.
Its recognizable sound profile and ability to soften the highs make it a preferred choice for those looking for a smooth, rich tone without harshness in the high frequencies.
The WA-44 brings the heritage of ribbon mics back to life with a modern twist and increased reliability.
Information
Shockmount included
Yes
Directivity
Bidirectional (Figure-8)
Power supply
Via +48 V phantom power supply
Acoustic pressure (dB)
From 130 to 140
Vintage look
Yes
Application
Singing, Drum / percussions, Guitar / bass amplifier, Wind instruments, Strings instruments
Color
Black, Aluminium
Packaging
Single unit
Connectors
XLR male 3 pins
To go further...
Why is WA-44 WA-44?
- Custom Japanese Ribbon
The WA-44 features a 99.1% pure aluminum ribbon, custom made in Japan, reminiscent of vintage RCA 44 pickups. With a nearly identical length of 60mm and a thickness of 2.5 microns, this ribbon stands out, enriching the sound compared to smaller ribbon designs. Ribbon purity is essential for detail and frequency response; even slight impurities can dull output and clarity, increasing background noise.
- Large CineMag Transformer, Made in USA
The WA-44 uses a custom-made CineMag output transformer in the USA. This transformer gives the mic the rich depth and character of the ribbon, including lush mids and smooth highs. The CineMag inside the WA-44 also allows for excellent compatibility with modern preamps and studio equipment, even providing some protection against accidental use of 48V phantom power.
- Robust Neodymium Magnet
The WA-44's ribbon is suspended between the poles of a premium neodymium magnet. While vintage RCA 44 ribbon mics used AlNiCo magnets, neodymium magnets are significantly more powerful and have become the new standard in premium ribbon mic manufacturing. This allows for more efficient conversion of sound energy into an electrical signal. Neodymium is also much less likely to degrade, ensuring increased longevity with regular use.
- Gotham AG Premium Cable
Often overlooked, the cable connecting a mic to its preamplifier is a critical part of the signal chain. The WA-44 uses a Star-Quad shielded XLR pigtail cable from Gotham, Switzerland. The design and manufacturing quality of this cable increases the presence of high frequencies and the overall size of the image recorded in the stereo field by reducing the phase shift and spurious effect often present in poorly designed cables.
- Custom Japanese Ribbon
The WA-44 features a 99.1% pure aluminum ribbon, custom made in Japan, reminiscent of vintage RCA 44 pickups. With a nearly identical length of 60mm and a thickness of 2.5 microns, this ribbon stands out, enriching the sound compared to smaller ribbon designs. Ribbon purity is essential for detail and frequency response; even slight impurities can dull output and clarity, increasing background noise.
- Large CineMag Transformer, Made in USA
The WA-44 uses a custom-made CineMag output transformer in the USA. This transformer gives the mic the rich depth and character of the ribbon, including lush mids and smooth highs. The CineMag inside the WA-44 also allows for excellent compatibility with modern preamps and studio equipment, even providing some protection against accidental use of 48V phantom power.
- Robust Neodymium Magnet
The WA-44's ribbon is suspended between the poles of a premium neodymium magnet. While vintage RCA 44 ribbon mics used AlNiCo magnets, neodymium magnets are significantly more powerful and have become the new standard in premium ribbon mic manufacturing. This allows for more efficient conversion of sound energy into an electrical signal. Neodymium is also much less likely to degrade, ensuring increased longevity with regular use.
- Gotham AG Premium Cable
Often overlooked, the cable connecting a mic to its preamplifier is a critical part of the signal chain. The WA-44 uses a Star-Quad shielded XLR pigtail cable from Gotham, Switzerland. The design and manufacturing quality of this cable increases the presence of high frequencies and the overall size of the image recorded in the stereo field by reducing the phase shift and spurious effect often present in poorly designed cables.
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Warm Audio - WA-44
Warm Audio - WA-44
NEW
982,50 €
excl VAT
with eco participation: 0,50 €
In Stock
Usually shipped within 5 days
+infos
Warranty 3 years
Antonin
Tristan
Need help ?
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