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Warm Audio WA-44 Studio Ribbon Microphone

Warm Audio WA-44 Studio Ribbon Microphone

Retailing in the region of £865.00

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Description

The Warm Audio WA-44 Studio Ribbon Microphone is New Delivered to all areas of the UK using our roadie delivery service.

The WA-44 is a faithful recreation of the most iconic studio ribbon microphone of all time. Just like the legendary RCA 44 ribbons of the 1930s, the WA-44 delivers warm, vintage, sultry tones and excels on loud audio sources. The tight figure-8 polar pattern removes side-address noise while its custom, vintage-matched ribbon and magnet together with a CineMag transformer deliver powerful bass with a pronounced proximity effect, lush mids, and a tamed top end, reducing excessive high end harshness. Featuring premium components and elite build quality, the WA-44 is the perfect choice for capturing lead tones on vocals, horns, acoustics, drums, piano, voice work and much more. 

Timeless Ribbon Tone:

Delivering the iconic tonal experience at the center of recording and broadcast history, the WA-44 faithfully recreates the warm and vintage tones of the legendary RCA 44 ribbon mic of the 1930s. 

Rich Lows & Mids, No Harsh Highs:

True to the vintage original, the WA-44 captures powerful bass & rich midrange with enhanced proximity effect. The WA-44 shows off its warm forgiving tone by taming top end harshness for smooth lead tones on vocals, horns, drums, and more. 

Sultry On Any Source:

Like its inspiration, the WA-44 excels on loud audio sources and removes side-address noise with the tight figure-8 polar pattern. A great choice for vocal recordings that benefit from a reduction in high-end frequencies, the WA-44 is also ideal for capturing haunting horn sections, resonant acoustic instruments, sultry strings, flat drum sounds, deep piano tones, and much more.

Vintage Build, Premium Components:

With a boutique-quality build design, the WA-44 is manufactured with exacting quality standards to match the most prized original RCA 44 vintage mics. The WA-44 pairs a true-to-length, custom-crafted Japanese ribbon with a heavy, true-to-size Neodymium magnet powered by a USA-Made CineMag transformer to deliver true-to-vintage tone with added durability. Weighing in at over six pounds and including a Star-Quad shielded Gotham XLR cable connector and embroidered case, all of these components come together to revive a classic mic with a premium, vintage build.

Hand-Tested In Austin, TX:

Like all Warm Audio gear, every single WA-44 is meticulously hand-tested and inspected by trained technicians with a passion for making music in Austin, TX USA.

Specifications:

  • Custom CineMag USA Transformer 
  • Powerful Neodymium Magnet 
  • 99.1% Aluminum, 2.5-Micron thick Ribbon (4.7mm x 59.7mm)
  • Polar Pattern: Figure-8
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz-20 kHz (+/- 12db)
  • Max SPL: 140dB
  • Output Impedance: 270 ohms
  • Pigtail XLR Gotham Cable With Star Quad Shielding 
  • L: 12.5” | W: 4.75” D: 2.7” | Weight: 6.2 lbs
  • Included Accessories: 3/8" Mic Stand Adapter, Embroidered Microphone “Sock”, Embroidered Microphone Case

Additional information

Weight 3.92 lbs

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Warm Audio

Warm Audio is a modern manufacturer focused on recreating classic studio microphone designs using contemporary components and accessible pricing. The brand is known for delivering vintage-inspired sound while maintaining reliable build quality and practical features for modern recording setups.

Warm Audio microphones are commonly used for vocals, acoustic instruments, and studio recording where character and warmth are desired. MicPro suggests Warm Audio for users looking for classic-style tones and studio character without the cost of original vintage equipment.

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Microphones

Microphones are essential tools for capturing sound in recording, broadcast, and live performance. Different microphone types are designed for different sources, environments, and uses, from studio vocals and instruments to live sound and field recording. Choosing the right microphone depends on factors such as sound source, room acoustics, sensitivity, and the character you want to capture.

Ribbon Microphones

Ribbon microphones are valued for their smooth, natural sound and warm tonal character. They are often used on vocals, brass, guitar amps, and room recordings, where a softer high end and rich midrange are desirable. Ribbon microphones are more delicate than other types and typically require careful handling, but they are prized in studio environments for their classic sound and depth.

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Ribbon

Ribbon microphones are prized for their smooth, natural sound and warm tonal character. They are especially valued in studio recording for capturing sources without harshness, making them ideal for vocals, guitar amplifiers, brass, strings and drum overheads where detail and depth are needed without exaggerated high frequencies.

Using a thin metal ribbon suspended in a magnetic field, ribbon microphones respond quickly to transients and deliver a rich, balanced midrange. They are often chosen when a classic, vintage-style sound is desired, and they work particularly well in controlled studio environments where their sensitivity and tonal subtlety can be fully appreciated.

Studio

Studio microphones are designed for high-quality recording where detail, accuracy and tonal balance are essential. They are used in professional and home studios to capture vocals and instruments with clarity, depth and a wide frequency response.

Commonly condenser or ribbon designs, studio mics are valued for their sensitivity and ability to pick up subtle nuances. They are ideal for vocals, acoustic instruments, drum overheads and detailed sound sources, making them a core part of any recording setup where sound quality is the priority.

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