Warm Audio WA-84 Stereo Microphone Pair with Omni & Cardioid Capsules (Nickel)
Features
- Includes 2 Cardioid & 2 Omni Capsules
- CineMag USA Output Transformers
- Class-A Design + Fairchild FETs
- Vintage-Style Cardioid Capsules
- Polystyrene and Wima Capacitors
- -10 dB Pad
Description
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 connector ensures a solid connection to a microphone cable (available separately). 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 shock-mounts, two microphone clips, two windscreens, and a carrying case.
Specifications
Microphone
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) |
Performance
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 |
Connectivity
Output Connectors (Analog) | 1 x XLR 3-Pin Male (Locking, on Mic) |
Headphone Connector | None |
Power
Bus Power | None |
Operating Voltage | 48 V (Phantom Power) |
In The Box
- Warm Audio WA-84 Stereo Microphone Pair with Omni & Cardioid Capsules (Nickel)
- 2 x Cardioid Capsules
- 2 x Omni Capsules
- 2 x Shockmounts
- 2 x Mic Clips
- 2 x Windscreens
- Carrying Case
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Details
- Product: Warm Audio WA-84 Stereo Microphone Pair with Omni & Cardioid Capsules (Nickel)
- Manufacturer: Warm Audio
- Model: WA84-OC-N-ST
- SKU: WA84-OC-N-ST
- RM Product #: 93735