Warm Audio WA-84 Nickel
Based on classic microphone circuitry, the nickel Warm Audio WA-84 is a fully discrete, small-diaphragm condenser microphone well suited for professional studios, home studios, live sound, and broadcast applications. The WA-84 excels at capturing a variety of sources including acoustic/electric guitars, acoustic/electric bass, drums, pianos, strings, brass, woodwinds, and an array of other instruments.
The WA-84 features a heavy nickel CineMag USA transformer in its signal path to warm up and enlarge the sound source. Also, included are audiophile components including polystyrene and Wima capacitors and a Fairchild FET, which all contribute to produce a gorgeous sounding circuit with great signal integrity and a smooth boutique tone and a creamy-smooth top-end and a beefy mid-to-bottom.
The cardioid capsule is replaceable and is easily unscrewed from the body. The enclosure features a -10 dB pad to attenuate loud sources, while the gold-plated 3-pin XLR connector ensures a solid connection to an optional microphone cable. The WA-84 offers a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz and can capture sources with a maximum SPL of 133 dB (with the -10 dB pad engaged). The Warm Audio WA-84 includes a shockmount, a microphone clip, a windscreen, and a carrying case.
Utilizes a CineMag USA transformer
Directional Pattern: Cardioid
Fully discrete vintage-style signal path
Vintage capsule reproduction
+48V phantom powered
Frequency Range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Pad: 0 or -10 dB
Maximum SPL: 123/133 dB (0/-10 dB)
Connector: 3-pin gold-plated XLR
Package Includes: Microphone, cardioid capsule, shockmount, mic clip, windscreen, and carrying case
Microphone
Form Factor Stand/Boom Mount
Sound Field Mono
Operating Principle Pressure Gradient
Capsule Condenser
Polar Pattern Cardioid
Orientation End Address
Circuitry Solid-State
Pad -10 dB
High-Pass Filter None
Tone Adjustment None
On-Board Controls Pad
Windscreen Foam (Included)
Performance
Frequency Range 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL 133 dB SPL
Impedance 200 Ohms
Load Impedance 1 Kilohms
Sensitivity -39 dB at 1 kHz
Dynamic Range 107 dB A-Weighted
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 78 dB A-Weighted
Equivalent Noise Level 16 dB A-Weighted
Connectivity
Output Connectors (Analog) 1 x XLR 3-Pin Male (Locking, on Mic)
Power
Operating Voltage 48 V (Phantom Power)
Physical
Color Nickel
Mounting Mic Clip/Stand Adapter, Shockmount (Included)
Construction Material Metal
Dimensions ø: 0.87 x L: 5.2" / ø: 22 x L: 132 mm
Weight 4.3 oz / 122 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight 2.57 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 12 x 7.4 x 4"
