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Warm Audio WA-251 Large-diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone
The Warm Audio WA-251 is a faithful replica of the classic ’251-style large-diaphragm condenser microphone. The original, introduced in 1960, is reverentially considered to be one of the most gorgeous-sounding mics ever made. With rare working-condition vintage ’251s going for big money, the WA-251 is a no-brainer if you’re after that uniquely smooth, present, and open sound you’ve heard on countless hits. Simply put, this microphone delivers sumptuous results on any instrument. Stock your mic locker with a meticulous rendition of a classic: the Warm Audio WA-251.
Features:
- Faithful replica of the classic ’251-style large-diaphragm condenser mic
- Custom all-brass CK-12-style capsule
- Custom CineMag USA transformer
- JJ Slovak 12AY7 vacuum tube
- Gotham 5-meter GAC-7 7-pin tube microphone cable
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Technical Specification
- Microphone Type: Tube Condenser
- Mono/Stereo: Mono
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Figure-8
- Diaphragm Size: Large diaphragm
- Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
- Max SPL: 132dB SPL
- Output Impedance: 200 ohms
- Signal to Noise Ratio: 80dB (A weighted)
- Self Noise: 12dB (A weighted)
- Tube: JJ Slovak 12AY7
- Features: Custom CineMag USA transformer
- Power Source: External Power Supply
- Connector: 7-pin (mic), XLR (power supply)
- Dimensions: 9.72" x 1.81"
- Warranty: 1 year
What Is In The Box
- Warm Audio WA-251 Large-diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone
- Shockmount
- Gotham Cable
- Wood box
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Manufacture Description
Sound Like A Legend
The WA-251 was created to offer a classic microphone design to a new generation of recording artists at an affordable price. We spent a great deal of time listening to different ‘251 microphones to determine what people liked about them and why, how various styles of components impact the tone, and how to give the WA-251 microphone a signature that pays homage to the vintage classic, but also stands out on its own.
The WA-251 is an all vacuum tube, large diaphragm, transformer balanced, multi-pattern, large condenser microphone, based on the classic ‘251 that has been used on countless hit records for the last 50+ years. The WA-251 is designed for pro studio, home studio, live, and broadcast applications and sounds great on vocals, acoustic/electric guitars, acoustic/electric bass, drums, piano, strings, brass/woodwind instruments, and an array of other sources.
Design
The classic ‘251 became extremely popular as a vocal microphone in the 1960’s and is now considered to be one of the greatest condenser microphones ever created. The classic ‘251 is still widely used today in professional recording studios but has become extremely rare and cost prohibitive to acquire.
Designing our WA-251 to sound like the classic ‘251 was no easy task, especially since some of the vintage components are no longer manufactured or available. We are pleased to release such a gorgeous sounding classic to the market at a price that’s reachable to more people than ever before.
All Brass Capsule
The WA-12-B-60V is an all-brass, edge-terminated capsule that captures all the smoothness, rich top end, and warm vintage sonics of the original CK12 capsule. The WA-12-B-60V uses a variant CEK-12 back plate as a basis, which overcomes manufacturing limitations of the original CK12 capsule. The o-ring and housing of the WA-12-B-60V are all made from brass (no teflon parts), and the diaphragm is 24k gold sputtered 6 micron, NOS PET film (mylar). The end result is a very consistent, reliable capsule which matches the frequency response and tonality of the classic 1970's classic