Warm Audio WA-84 Overview
Based on classic microphone circuitry, the nickel Warm Audio WA-84 is a fully discrete, stereo pair of small-diaphragm condenser microphones with two sets of capsules (cardioid and omni) well suited for professional studios, home studios, live sound, and broadcast applications. The WA-84 excels at capturing a variety of sources including acoustic/electric guitars, acoustic/electric bass, drums, pianos, strings, brass, woodwinds, and an array of other instruments.
Each WA-84 features a CineMag USA transformer in its signal path to warm up and enlarge the sound source. Also, included are audiophile components including polystyrene and Wima capacitors and a Fairchild FET, which provide a gorgeous sounding circuit with great signal integrity and a smooth boutique tone, resulting in a creamy-smooth top end and a beefy mid-to-bottom.
Each microphone features a threaded body for easily switching between the included cardioid and omni capsules. The WA-84 capsules are carefully manufactured by an Australian capsule supplier and are precisely reproduced to vintage specifications. The enclosure features a -10 dB pad to attenuate loud sources, while the gold-plated, 3-pin XLR conector ensures a solid connection to a microphone cable (available seperately). The WA-84 offers a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz and can capture sources with a maximum SPL of 133 dB (with the -10 dB pad engaged). The Warm Audio WA-84 Stereo Pair includes two shockmounts, two microphone clips, two windscreens, and a carrying case.
- Stereo pair of vintage-style small condenser microphones with cardioid and omni capsules
- Each mic utilizes a CineMag USA transformer
- +48V phantom powered
- Frequency Range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
- Pad: 0 dB or -10 dB
- Maximum SPL: 123/133 dB (0/-10 dB)
- Connector: 3-pin gold-plated XLR
- Package Includes: Two microphones, two cardioid capsules, two omni capsules, two shockmounts, two mic clips, two windscreens, and a carrying case
Warm Audio WA-84 Specs
Form Factor | Stand/Boom Mount |
Sound Field | Mono |
Operating Principle | Pressure Gradient Pressure Operated |
Capsule | Condenser |
Polar Pattern | Cardioid, Omnidirectional |
Orientation | End Address |
Circuitry | Solid-State |
Pad | -10 dB |
High-Pass Filter | None |
Tone Adjustment | None |
Gain Adjustment | None |
Indicators | None |
On-Board Controls | Pad |
Windscreen | Foam (Included) |
Frequency Range | 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
Maximum SPL | 123 dB SPL Peak (1 kHz) 133 dB SPL Peak (1 kHz, with Pad) |
Impedance | 200 Ohms |
Load Impedance | 1 Kilohms |
Sensitivity | -39 dB at 1 kHz |
Dynamic Range | 107 dB A-Weighted |
Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 78 dB A-Weighted |
Equivalent Noise Level | 16 dB A-Weighted |
Output Connectors (Analog) | 1 x XLR 3-Pin Male (Locking, on Mic) |
Headphone Connector | None |
Bus Power | None |
Operating Voltage | 48 V (Phantom Power) |
Color | Nickel |
Mounting | Shockmount (Included) |
Construction Material | Metal |
Dimensions | ø: 0.87 x L: 5.2" / ø: 22 x L: 132 mm |
Weight | 4.3 oz / 122 g |
Package Weight | 4.11 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 13.6 x 11.4 x 3.9" |