The Warm Audio WA-19B is a highly versatile dynamic studio microphone that faithfully revives the distinct, punchy sound of legendary 1960s British recording sessions. Bridging the gap between the rugged durability of moving-coil designs and the articulate high-end of condenser microphones, it serves as a premier tracking tool for snare drums, acoustic guitars, and tight overhead applications. Its sleek, non-reflective black finish makes it an exceptional choice for broadcast, video podcasting, and live stage work where visual discretion is necessary.
Condenser-Like Clarity Meets High SPL Handling
Conventional dynamic microphones often exhibit a heavily rolled-off top end that obscures critical transient detail. The WA-19B resolves this limitation with a custom-tuned capsule that deliberately extends into the upper frequencies, capturing the sharp crack of a snare or the delicate shimmer of acoustic strings with surgical precision. Simultaneously, it comfortably handles massive sound pressure levels, allowing tracking engineers to place it millimeters away from a cranked guitar cabinet without inducing capsule distortion or transient smearing.
Variable Acoustic Filter and Humbucking Coil
Managing the proximity effect is a common hurdle when close-miking drum shells or resonant amplifiers. The WA-19B features a unique mechanical acoustic high-pass filter ring built directly into the chassis, allowing for up to -10 dB of physical attenuation at 50 Hz. This enables you to effectively thin out muddy low-end buildup before the signal even interacts with your preamp circuit. Additionally, an integrated humbucking coil actively rejects ambient electromagnetic interference (EMI) generated by nearby power supplies or heavy studio machinery.
KEY FEATURES
- Exact recreation of the iconic 1960s dynamic microphone essential to classic rock drum tones.
- Mechanical variable acoustic high-pass filter ring providing up to -10 dB of physical attenuation at 50 Hz.
- Extended high-frequency response capturing fast transients and condenser-like top-end articulation.
- Internal humbucking coil designed to actively reject ambient electromagnetic interference (EMI) and studio hum.
- Sleek matte black finish optimized to reduce light reflections during video shoots and live performances.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Microphone Type: Dynamic moving-coil
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency Response: 50 Hz – 18 kHz
- Output Impedance: 200 Ohms
- Sensitivity: -53 dBV/Pa (2.2 mV/Pa)
- High-Pass Filter: Variable acoustic ring (0 to -10 dB at 50 Hz)
- Connector: 3-pin balanced XLR
- Finish: Black (matte)
