Description
The Warm Audio WA-8000 pays homage to a classic 90s tube microphone, delivering outstanding top end and mid range clarity with remarkable recording precision. Designed for professional studio use, this microphone captures every nuance of vocal and acoustic performances with a smooth and open sound signature. Featuring a custom K 67 inspired all brass capsule, a New Old Stock (NOS) 6AU6 vacuum tube, and a high quality Lundahl transformer, the WA-8000 ensures a rich and polished sound. Its custom designed heat sink minimises internal heating, reducing noise and distortion for optimal performance. Additionally, the microphone is equipped with a premium Gotham GAC 7 cable, enhancing the stereo image and overall sound quality. Ideal for genres such as R&B, Rap, Hip hop, and beyond, the WA-8000 brings the iconic 90s sound to today’s recordings at an accessible price point.
Key Features:
- Classic Tube Microphone Design:
Modelled on a renowned 90s microphone, offering the same high fidelity sound with modern enhancements for improved performance and durability. - Superior Component Quality:
Features a custom K 67 inspired all brass capsule, NOS 6AU6 vacuum tube, and a Lundahl transformer for authentic and detailed audio capture. - Enhanced Noise Reduction:
A custom designed heat sink lowers self noise by reducing internal tube heating, delivering cleaner recordings with minimal distortion.
Authentic Sound, Modern Performance:
The WA-8000 captures the essence of a classic microphone while improving key elements for superior sound quality. With its all brass K 67 inspired capsule, it preserves every detail in both vocal and instrumental recordings. The inclusion of a NOS 6AU6 vacuum tube ensures a warm, rich tonal character, reminiscent of the original design, while the custom heat sink stabilises temperature, reducing unwanted noise.
Premium Build and Engineering:
Built with high end components, the WA-8000 features a large core Lundahl transformer from Sweden, contributing to its signature open and airy top end. The microphone is paired with a premium Gotham GAC 7 cable from Switzerland, enhancing signal integrity and providing a wider stereo image. Every aspect of this microphone is designed to maintain fidelity and deliver a truly professional sound.
Versatile Recording Capabilities:
While the WA-8000 is widely associated with R&B, Rap, and Hip hop, it excels in multiple recording applications. Its dual polar patterns—cardioid and omni—make it suitable for both isolated vocal takes and full room ambience. Whether recording intimate vocal performances or detailed acoustic instruments, this microphone delivers a distinct, polished sound.
Specifications:
- Custom, all-brass K67-inspired capsule
- Capsule makeup: Gold sputtered, dual large diaphragm, single backplate, 6 microns NOS Mylar (PET film)
- Custom transformer from Lundahl Sweden
- New Old Stock 6AU6 vacuum tube
- Gotham 5 metre GAC-7, 7-pin tube microphone cable
- Wima capacitors
- Self-noise: 15dB (A-weighted) cardioid, 17dB (A-weighted) omni
- Polar patterns: Cardioid, Omni
- Dynamic range: 113dBA
- Maximum SPL: 131dB (Cardioid), 134dB (Omni)
- Frequency range: 20Hz – 20kHz
- Output impedance: 100 ohms
- Rated load impedance: ≥1kOhms
- S/N ratio: 76dB (Cardioid), 73dB (Omni)
- External IEC grounded PSU
- Total weight: 13.3lbs
- Mic length: 7.5 inches
- Mic diameter: 2.5 inches
- Includes: WA-8000 microphone, external power supply, IEC power cable, shock mount, Gotham GAC-7 cable, and custom hard case
