Another modern classic microphone from Warm

Its acclaimed compressors and preamps disrupted the price/performance ratio of professional audio. When Warm Audio turned its attention to microphones, they set their sights high: the most iconic large-diaphragm FET condenser microphones in history. Here's the WA-14. It's based on a studio classic. Flash back to any top recording facility in the late 1970s. You'll see its venerable progenitor everywhere. On pianos, guitars, overheads, vocals, brass, percussion — you name it. Many engineers who have worked with this perennial studio favorite know that the all-brass, rim-terminated dual-membrane/backplate CK12 capsule is a key ingredient in this microphone's legendary sound. Warm Audio followed this timeless design closely when it designed its own LK-12-B-60V Lens Kondensator for the WA-14. Stellar performance, top-of-the-line parts,

What can the WA-14 do for you?

Every studio needs at least one pair of high-quality large-diaphragm condenser microphones, and the Warm Audio WA-14 is designed after a legendary one. You can use the WA-14 on anything — with world-class results. It makes the vocals shine. It makes the pianos look beautiful on the track. It's a must-have for acoustic guitars. It is also an ideal choice for vibraphone, marimba, strings and wind instruments. Its three polar patterns—cardioid, omni, and figure-8—further enhance the WA-14's impressive versatility, allowing you to experiment with stereo capture techniques such as spaced pair (A/B), XY (including Blumlein), ORTF matrix, and Side Medium (MS). With this microphone, you can't go wrong.

Quality components make a big difference

Warm Audio doesn't skimp on components, but they order parts and assemble them in quantity, which keeps costs low and provides incredible value. The WA-14 is built with premium components such as the Lens Kondensator LK-12-B-60V (a high-quality reproduction of the coveted vintage CK12 capsule) and a genuine US-made Cinemag output transformer. It has a fully discrete signal path with tantalum, polystyrene and WIMA capacitors. Premium parts and meticulous design deliver a superior-sounding microphone—one that doesn't cost a fortune. Try the WA-14 in your studio and you'll hear what we're talking about.

Characteristics

• Large diaphragm condenser microphone with classic circuit topology;
• Cardioid, figure 8 and omnidirectional polar patterns;
• LK-12-B-60V Lens Kondensator CK12 capsule;
• CineMag USA custom transformer;
• Fully discrete signal path with tantalum, polystyrene and WIMA capacitors;
• Frequency range: 20Hz–20kHz;
• Selectable 10dB/20dB output pad;
• Impedance: 150 ohms;
• Requires 48V phantom power;
• Includes shock mount and 1 year warranty.

Specifications

• Microphone type: condenser;
• Polar pattern: cardioid, figure-8, omnidirectional;
• Diaphragm size: 25.4mm;
• Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz;
• Maximum SPL: 150 dB SPL;
• Output impedance: 150 ohms;
• Pads: -10dB, -20dB;
• Color: black with silver grid;
• Connector: gold-plated XLR;
• Power source: phantom power (48V);
• Accessories included: shockmount, soft case with zipper;
• Manufacturer part number: WA-14.