WARM AUDIO - WA-19-B DYNAMIC STUDIO MICROPHONE

Faithfully Recreating One Of The Most Favored Studio & Live Dynamic Mics Of The 1960s

Bringing Back A Favorite For Studio & Stage

The WA-19 faithfully recreates one of the most favored studio and live dynamic mics of the 1960s. Like the original adored by live and studio engineers, the WA-19 delivers a unique combination of dynamic mic functionality and studio-worthy condenser tones. With the critical noise rejection & reduced proximity effect of a dynamic, the WA-19 captures vibrant top-end for enhanced detail, surpassing many studio dynamic microphones. This sound has been leveraged by artists like The Beatles, Tame Impala, Slayer (Kerry King), and many more.

A Bold Transducer & Critical Audio Features

To deliver the sound profile of the lauded original, the WA-19 features a custom, hand-assembled dynamic cardioid humbucking capsule that blends the critical noise rejection of a dynamic microphone with the top-end clarity of a condenser. The WA-19 includes a variable acoustic high-pass filter ring that cuts up to 10dB at 50 Hz, ideal for tightening up the tone and adding upper-midrange emphasis without any electronic phase shift often incurred from preamp high-pass filters. Additionally, ventilated slots on the side of the WA-19 body reduce proximity effect, eliminating boomy bass associated with placing the mic closer to louder sources and make editing a breeze as there are less unwanted bass frequencies competing in the mix.

The WA-19 showcases a uniquely crafted brass dynamic cardioid humbucking capsule, meticulously assembled by hand. This capsule combines the essential noise rejection of a dynamic microphone, while also delivering heightened clarity and a vibrant top-end for enhanced detail, surpassing many studio dynamic microphones.

Vents located down the side of the WA-19 help reduce proximity effect, ensuring troublesome bass due to close micing of loud sources is removed. This makes editing a breeze as there are less unwanted bass frequencies competing in the mix.

The WA-19 comes equipped with a versatile acoustic high-pass filter ring capable of reducing up to 10dB at 50 Hz. The filter itself modifies the space behind the transducer in the WA-19 to remove unwanted sub bass. This feature is perfect for refining the tone, emphasizing the upper midrange, and avoiding the typical electronic phase shift associated with preamp high-pass filters.

Technical Specifications

Product Description & External Specs

• Faithful Recreation Of a Lauded Dynamic Cardioid Studio Microphone Of The 60s

• Variable 50Hz Acoustic High-Pass Filter with 0 to -10dB Range

• Connector: XLR

• Color: Nickel or Black

• Length: 6” | Diameter: 1.4” | Weight: .5 lbs

• 5-Year Warranty

Components & Internal Specs

• Custom-made, hand-tensioned dynamic transducer modeled after the original 19 with upgraded build quality.

Performance Specs

• Polar Pattern: Cardioid | Impedance: 200 Ohms

• Frequency Response: 30Hz – 18Khz

• Max SPL: 145dB

• Sensitivity (Modern Measurement): -53dB +/-3dB at 1Khz (0dB=1V/Pa)

• Sensitivity (Vintage Measurement): -74dBv re.1 v/dyne/cm²

 

Polar Patterns

Cardioid Frequency Chart

Premium Components - Elite Build Quality - Superior Sound

Custom, Hand-Tensioned Dynamic Transducer

The dynamic humbucking transducer inside the WA-19 is custom and hand-tensioned. The capsule is modeled after the original 19 for accurate performance reproduction.

Modern, Elite Build Quality

The transducer and metalwork on the WA-19 uses upgraded, modern manufacturing improvements to dramatically increase reliability and longevity of a popular studio and live sound.

Hand-Tested In Austin, TX USA

Every single WA-19 is meticulously hand tested & inspected at Warm HQ in Austin, TX by real musicians and engineers with passion for superior sound.