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WARM AUDIO - WA-CX12 TUBE CONDENSER MICROPHONE
$1,549.00 CAD
Product Details
Faithful Recreation Of The Most Natural And Balanced Tube Microphone Of All Time
Coveted & Rare. Until Now.
The WA-CX12 is a faithful recreation of the most natural and balanced tube mic of all time. The WA-CX12 cuts no corners in achieving a highly accurate sound profile of the original, known for its organic tones and elevated room sounds. Some of the most notable artists to create music with the original include The Beatles, Lupe Fiasco, Tom Petty, Michael Jackson, Alanis Morissette, and Taylor Swift, just to name a few.
True Sound, No-Compromise Components
The WA-CX12 sound profile is known for capturing the real sound of a performance. Designed to provide clarity in the midrange and smooth out any high end harshness, the WA-CX12 delivers professional solo vocals, intricate piano performances, and epic, natural room sounds. Like the original, the WA-CX12 tone is mostly flat until a slight dip at 2kHz with a gradual boost between 5-10kHz.
Key Features
Like the original C12-style mic, the WA-CX12 includes all the features that deliver a complete and professional recording experience.
Unlike later nylon iterations of this capsule, the WA-CX12 faithfully replicates the clear open top end of the original all-brass CK12 capsule.
The WA-CX12 uses a premium 12AY7 vacuum tube to complement the CK12-style capsule for added warmth and clarity without harsh high end.
The custom USA-made AMI transformer drives the full natural sound captured by the capsule delivering that renowned Austrian sound.
The WA-CX12 has 9 polar patterns, providing ultimate flexibility and versatility in a variety of recording applications.
Technical Specifications
Product Description & External Specs
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Tube Condenser Microphone
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9 Polar Patterns - Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Figure-8, + 6 intermediate patterns
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Included Accessories: Custom Tweed Carrying Case, External IEC Grounded PSU, IEC Power Cable, Premium Gotham 5 Meter 7-Pin Tube Microphone Cable, Wood Microphone Box, Shockmount
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Weight: 17 Lbs, Mic Only: 2lbs 7oz | Dimensions: 11 ⅝” x 2” (29.5cm x 5cm)
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5-Year Warranty
Components & Internal Specs
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Custom Edge Terminated, All-Brass Vintage CK12-Style Capsule
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Custom TAB-Funkenwerk (AMI) USA Output Transformer
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Premium 12AY7 Vacuum Tube
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Premium Capacitors
Performance Specs
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Max SPL: 149dB
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Frequency Response: 30Hz-20kHz
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Output Impedance: 200 Ohms
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Signal-To-Noise Ratio: 73dB
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EIN / Self-Noise: 22dBA
Polar Patterns
WA-CX12 Omni-Directional Frequency Chart
WA-CX12 Figure 8 Frequency Chart
WA-CX12 Cardioid Frequency Chart
Components:
CK12-Style Capsule
The all-brass CK12-style capsule provides the performance of the vintage original, by smoothing out the top-end and delivering a pleasing, natural tone to the transformer. Unlike later nylon iterations of this capsule, the WA-CX12 faithfully replicates the clear open top end of the original all-brass CK12 capsule.
AMI USA-MADE Output Transformer
The history of TAB-Funkenwerk (AMI) transformers goes all the way back to the founding of the most sought-after German analog audio innovations. The TAB (AMI) transformer in the WA-CX12 is American-made with large-core German laminations and built to exacting standards as designed by Oliver Archut. The custom transformer drives the full natural sound captured by the capsule delivering that renowned Austrian sound.
Premium Tubes, Capacitors, & Boards
The WA-CX12 uses a premium 12AY7 vacuum tube that adds warmth and depth to the microphone’s signal. Like all Warm Audio products, we use premium capacitors in the circuit for ideal signal transfer. The PCB board in the WA-CX12 does not have solder masks which allows for the lowest noise floor possible, preventing crosstalk from added capacitance.
Authentic Appearance, Elite Build Quality, Premium Accessories
The WA-CX12 is encased in an ultra-durable nickel-plated brass body. Every WA-CX12 comes with a custom tweed carrying case housing the mic, wood mic case, premium Gotham 7-pin cable, IEC cable, shockmount, and external power supply. Every WA-CX12 is meticulously hand-inspected at Warm HQ in Austin,TX by real musicians and engineers with a passion for superior sound.
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