Warm Audio WA-251 - Sound Like A Legend
The Warm Audio WA-251 is a tribute to the classic '251 microphone, offering legendary sound at an affordable price. This large-diaphragm, multi-pattern condenser microphone features an all-brass capsule designed to capture the smoothness, rich top end, and warm vintage tones of the original CK12 capsule. The WA-251 is equipped with a Slovak Republic JJ 12AY7 vacuum tube, providing a tonally smooth and vintage sound. Its American-made CineMag USA output transformer delivers a present top end and a large bottom end reminiscent of the classic '251.
This microphone is versatile and ideal for vocals, acoustic/electric instruments, drums, piano, strings, brass, woodwinds, and more. With three polar patterns (cardioid, omni, figure-of-eight), the WA-251 suits various recording scenarios. The package includes the microphone, wood box, PSU, shock mount, and Gotham cable, making it an excellent choice for both professional and home studios.
Specifications & Features:
- All vacuum tube, large diaphragm, transformer-balanced condenser microphone
- Slovak Republic JJ 12AY7 vacuum tube
- All-brass edge-terminated capsule for vintage CK12-style sound
- American-made CineMag USA output transformer
- Three polar patterns: cardioid, omni, figure-of-eight
- Frequency Range: 20 Hz~20 kHz
- Output Impedance: 200 ohms
- Maximum SPL: 132dB (<0.5% THD)
- Equivalent Noise: 12dBA (IEC651)
- External IEC grounded PSU
- Dynamic Range: 125dBA
- Weight (mic, PSU, shock mount, cables): 12 lbs
- Includes microphone, wood box, PSU, shock mount, and Gotham cable.
