Warm Audio WA-CX12 Large-Diaphragm 9-Pattern Tube Condenser Microphone Kit

Set your studio up for warm, classic, high-fidelity tracking with this Kit that combines a Warm Audio WA-CX12 Large-Diaphragm 9-Pattern Tube Condenser Microphone with a single-channel microphone preamp. With nine patterns to choose from, you can cover many sound sources, all captured with a natural sound character.

Warm Audio WA-CX12 Large-Diaphragm 9-Pattern Tube Condenser Microphone

Bring the classic, high-fidelity sound of an AKG C12 to your studio with the Warm Audio WA-CX12 Large-Diaphragm 9-Pattern Tube Condenser Microphone, a faithful recreation of one of the most natural-sounding, unattainable tube condenser microphones of all time. Used over and over again by some of the world's most recognized engineers and artists, the original microphone stands out as open, airy, and nuanced due to its ability to emphasize "musical" midrange and smooth out high-end harshness. Great for solo vocalists, pianos performances, guitar and bass cabinets, and epic room sounds, the mic is a popular choice for rock, pop, jazz, and RnB recordings.

Pairing a CK12-style capsule with a large-core TAB-Funkenwerk USA output transformer, no-compromise premium components, and Warm Audio's elite build quality, the WA-CX12 delivers that iconic sound that no personal or professional mic locker is complete without.

Faithful Recreation of the Original AKG C12

Warm Audio's WA-CX12 specifically recreates the original run of C12s produced by AKG in Austria from 1953 to 1963 (with less than 2500 made).

Custom, Solid Brass CK12-Style Capsule

The WA-12-B-60V dual capsule is edge-terminated and custom-machined out of solid brass. It is meticulously spec'd to match the detail and warmth of the original.

Premium Tube and Capacitors

Rigorously tested, hand-selected 12AY7 vacuum tube and capacitors.

Custom TAB-Funkenwerk (AMI) USA Output Transformer

The large-core, imported German laminations drive all of the full natural sound captured by the capsule.

Smooth Highs and Vibrant Midrange

The WA-CX12 captures organic and natural sounding tones with pleasing high end and colorful midrange to capture nuanced, musical recordings.

9 Polar Patterns

Including cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-8 patterns plus 6 intermediate stages for ultimate versatility, especially in stereo-pairs.

Boutique 7-Pin GAC-7 Tube-Microphone Cable from Gotham Switzerland

Using vintage-correct construction methods and highly upgraded components, the 16.4', 7-pin mic cable achieves near-perfect signal transfer.

Vintage Hard Carrying Case for All Components

Safely transport your mic anywhere with the custom, ultra-durable, vintage-vibe tweed carrying case.

A Studio Staple for Accurate Recordings

• Solo vocalists
• Piano (stereo pairs)
• Room mic
• Guitar and bass amp mic (close and distant)
• Choral/group vocals
• String sections

EAN: 850031640108

Warm Audio WA12 MKII Single-Channel Preamplifier (Black)

Handle all of your single-channel audio recording needs with the black Warm Audio WA12 MkII, a preampliflier for professionals on a budget. This is a discrete, dual-transformer, high voltage mic pre that offers high headroom, a low noise floor, and sonics designed to impart a larger-than-life quality.

Based around an X731 opamp derived from the Melcor 1731, the pre offers a sound that can be warm or clean, saturated or transparent, depending on how hard you drive it. Drive it softly or hard, it won't change the essential sonorous quality of the unit.

It's also customizable for the DIY crowd: Because the unit was designed around the X731 opamp, the pre can accept any discrete opamp on the market that conforms to the 16V, 2520 pinout standard. In addition to the opamps, the WA12 MkII employs CineMag USA transformers, as well as other components that allow it to compete with units far more costly.

This preamp offers XLR and 1/4" connections for mic level, line level, or Hi-Z instruments. You'll also have your choice of XLR or 1/4" TRS outputs. A pad switch is on hand, as are a polarity switch and a button to supply 48V phantom power to condenser mics. A tone control lets you change the impedance from 600 to 150 ohms, which will have an effect on the sound.

Key Features at a Glance

• Utilizes premium grade input and output USA CineMag transformers
• 71 dB of gain, fully discrete signal path
• Can be replaced with other 6-pin 2520-foot print opamps for varying tone/flavor
• Tone button switches the input impedance from 600 ohms to 150 ohms, changing the tone of both the microphone and Hi-Z inputs
• 2-megohm Hi-Z input on front panel, sends instrument signal through entire circuit including both Cinemag transformers and the discrete opamp
• Suitable for guitars, bass, keyboards, and other instruments that have a 1/4" output jack
• Output attenuation control (after the CineMag output transformer) allows for driving the preamp and transformers into saturation
• LED meter gain indication
• External power plug

EAN: 850016400611