WARM AUDIO - WA-84-OC-N-ST MULTI-PATTERN SMALL-DIAPHRAGM CONDENSER MICROPHONE (STEREO PAIR)

Precise Reproduction Of The Industry Standard

The Studio Standard Premium SDC

The WA-84 is a precise reproduction of the industry standard small-diaphragm condenser mic in a premium stereo package! Unlike modern transformerless recreations, vintage units are prized for the rich & detailed tone that reproduce smooth yet detailed high end. The premium package delivers the added choice of elite noise rejection of cardioid capsules, or the spacious ambient tones of omnidirectional capsules. The originals have been loved by artists like James Taylor, Fleetwood Mac, Paul Simon, Steve Gadd and many more.

Clear, Focused Tone

Like the original vintage units, the WA-84 delivers open clarity with powerful noise rejection. Unlike modern reissues that skip the transformer and “update” the circuit, the WA-84 captures creamy smooth top-end and the BEEFY mid to bottom-end that made the original the studio legend that it is. The class-A circuitry, premium transformer, and meticulous design allow the WA-84 to capture precise detail in performances with professional sound isolation. The slight 8 - 10 kHz dip / 11 - 20 kHz bump smooths out harsh highs without any lost brilliance. Choose the standard cardioid capsules for rich isolated tones, or fit the omnidirectional capsules to capture intricate ambient noise and room reflections.

Key Features

Unlike modern transformerless reissues, the WA-84 uses a custom USA-made CineMag transformer that helps deliver rich detail, clear top-end, and tight bottom end of the original mics without losing that unmistakable ‘analog’ sound. 

The carefully-crafted capsules provide the elite performance of the vintage original. The cardioid capsule has a smooth 9-10K dip to tame harsh high end while the omni capsule has a slight bump in that range to capture detailed room reflections.

The WA-84 proudly utilizes WIMA, polystyrene and tantalum through-hole capacitors throughout the whole circuit for ideal signal transfer from capsule-to-transformer.

The available -10 dB pad provides more headroom to record loud sources with the impressive detail of a condenser plus elite noise-rejection.

 

Technical Specifications

Product Description & External Specs

• Small-Diaphragm, Transformer-Balanced Condenser Microphone

• Included Cardioid & Omnidirectional Capsules

• Package Includes: WA-84 Mics With Cardioid Capsules, Omni Capsules, Shockmount, Hardmount & Windscreen, And Carrying Case

• Weight: 122g Each

• Finish Options: Nickel

• 5-Year Warranty

Components & Internal Specs

• Custom CineMag USA Transformer

• Fully Discrete Vintage-Style Signal Path

• Vintage KK84-Style Cardioid Capsule Reproduction

• Requires 48v Phantom Power

Performance Specs

• Frequency Range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz

• Sensitivity: -39 dB Or 11 MV/PA @ 1kHz

• Output Impedance: 200ω

• Rated Load Impedance: ≥1kω

• Pad: 0 dB Or -10 dB

• Maximum SPL: 123/133 dB @ 1 kHz, 0.5% THD, 0/-10 dB

• S/N Ratio: 78 dBa (IEC651)

• Equivalent Noise: 16 dBa (IEC651)

• Dynamic Range: 107 dBa (IEC651)

 

Polar Patterns

Cardioid Frequency Chart

Omni Frequency Chart

Components

Premium Components - Elite Build Quality - Superior Sound

KK84-Style Capsule

The WA-84 utilizes a custom KK84-style capsule designed to deliver the performance of the original vintage mics. The WA-84’s capsule is carefully manufactured and is precisely reproduced to vintage specs. Experience incredible detail and precise noise rejection across the 20Hz - 20kHz frequency response. With an especially sweet high-end and detailed lows and mids - the capsule inside the WA-84 will quickly make this a favorite mic for sources that require intricate detail and isolation. 

American-Made Transformer From Cinemag

The WA-84 utilizes an American-made CineMag USA transformer. CineMag has a rich history of manufacturing some of the most sought-after American-made transformers. CineMag products date all the way back to World War II (as Reichenbach Engineering) and were pivotal in creating some of the most legendary audio products in the last 100 years. This transformer helps provide the creamy smooth top-end and the BEEFY mid to bottom-end one would hope to get from a vintage 84-style small diaphragm condenser microphone.

100% Discrete Analog Circuit

The WA-84 is a fully discrete Class-A circuit that utilizes polystyrene / WIMA / tantalum capacitors, a Fairchild FET, and meticulous through-hole construction.

Hand-Test, Elite Build Quality

Every single WA-84 is meticulously hand-inspected at Warm HQ in Austin,TX by real musicians and engineers with passion for superior sound.