Warm Audio WA-14 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone | MaxStrata®
Warm Audio WA-14 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
Rediscover Timeless Sound with the WA-14 Classic Condenser Microphone!
Transport your recordings back to the golden era of music with our WA-14, a classic condenser microphone inspired by the iconic 1970s sound that graced countless hit records. Featuring a custom all-brass CK12-style capsule, a CineMag USA transformer, and a fully discrete signal path, the WA-14 brings vintage authenticity to your studio without breaking the bank.
Versatile Performance
The WA-14 is your go-to microphone for capturing punchy/warm lead vocals, acoustic/electric guitars, bass, drums/percussion, strings/orchestral material, and more. Experience the realism and thickness reminiscent of vintage microphones, now available at an affordable price.
All Brass Capsule Excellence
Meet the WA-12, an all-brass, edge-terminated capsule that mirrors the smoothness, rich top end, and warm vintage sonics of the original CK12 capsule. Overcoming manufacturing limitations, it utilizes a variant CEK-12 back plate for exceptional performance. Crafted with an all-brass o-ring and housing (no teflon parts), and a 24k gold sputtered 6-micron, NOS PET film diaphragm (mylar), the WA-12-B-60V ensures consistency, reliability, and a frequency response that echoes the classic 1970s capsule.
Born Out of Passion
Discover the Warm Audio difference with our WA (Warm Audio) brand of capsules. Years of research, a lifetime of listening, and a passion for exceptional sound come together to offer you more quality and value than ever in an affordable microphone. Each capsule is meticulously crafted in a small assembly house, undergoes visual inspection and electrical testing, and is packaged in its protective jewel case until it’s ready to enhance your recordings. With all brass parts (no cost-saving materials) and a careful selection of high purity NOS Mylar (PET film), our capsules guarantee a lifetime of great recordings and enjoyment.
Make Every Recording Count
Trust in the WA-14 to elevate your studio sessions with its classic condenser magic. Immerse yourself in the warmth of vintage tones, brought to you by Warm Audio’s commitment to quality and passion for great sound. Your journey to a lifetime of great recordings and enjoyment starts here!
What’s In the Box?
- (1) Warm Audio WA-14 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
- (1) Shock Mount
- (1) Hard Mount
- (1) Zipper Pouch
Specifications
- Authentic Recreation Of The Most Truthful Studio Mic Of All Time
- Based On Early-70s “EB” 414-Style Mics With All-Brass CK12 Capsules & Transformers
- Sequential Pairs Matched Within +/- 1dB
- Custom Edge-Terminated, Dual-Diaphragm, 34mm, All-Brass CK12-Style Capsule
- Custom CineMag USA Transformer
- Frequency Range: 20Hz To 20kHz
- Output Pad: 0dB, -10dB, -20dB
- Polar Patterns: Cardioid, Figure-8, & Omnidirectional
- Output Impedance: 150 Ohms
- 3-Pin, Gold-Plated XLR
- Self Noise: 16 DB(A) +/- 1dB
- Max SPL: 165 DB
- Sensitivity At 1000Hz (All Patterns): 9 MV/Pa
- Requires +48V Phantom Power
- Color: Black
