The Warm Audio WA-47jr SE Nickel is a transformerless large-diaphragm condenser microphone that distills the iconic '47 sonic signature into a streamlined, highly efficient package. By optimizing the design around a strictly fixed cardioid polar pattern, the Streamlined Edition (SE) provides tracking engineers, voice-over artists, and content creators with a fully discrete signal path and immediate readiness. The classic satin nickel finish offers a timeless aesthetic suited for any professional recording or broadcast environment.
Custom K47-Style Capsule
The foundation of the rich low end and forward, smooth midrange associated with the vintage '47 lies in its transducer design. The WA-47jr SE features a meticulously crafted single-backplate iteration of the legendary K47-style capsule, utilizing a gold-sputtered Mylar diaphragm. This specific acoustic architecture captures lead vocals, acoustic guitars, and intricate stringed instruments with exceptional detail and harmonic weight, allowing tracks to sit comfortably in a busy mix with minimal reliance on corrective equalization.
Discrete FET Path and Massive Headroom
Modern recording sessions demand pristine signal integrity and flexibility across varied sound sources. The discrete electronics inside the WA-47jr SE are engineered for an ultra-low self-noise floor, making it an excellent choice for intimate voice-over work, podcasts, and quiet acoustic passages. Simultaneously, the robust transformerless circuit can handle an immense maximum sound pressure level of up to 147 dB. This allows engineers to safely position the microphone right up against cranked guitar cabinets or heavy drum shells without introducing clipping or clipping the preamp input.
KEY FEATURES
- Custom gold-sputtered K47-style single-backplate capsule for a rich, vintage-inspired tone profile.
- Fixed cardioid polar pattern providing maximum rejection of off-axis bleed and untreated room reflections.
- Fully discrete, transformerless FET circuitry designed to maintain exceptionally low self-noise.
- Massive headroom capability, safely handling extreme sound pressure levels up to 147 dB SPL.
- Classic satin nickel chassis delivering a rugged build and a professional, vintage studio aesthetic.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Microphone Type: Large-diaphragm condenser (Transformerless FET)
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid (fixed)
- Capsule: K47-style, single-backplate, gold-sputtered
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
- Maximum SPL: 147 dB
- Output Impedance: 100 Ohms
- Sensitivity: 14 mV/Pa (-37 dBV)
- Connector: 3-pin XLR
- Power Requirement: +48V phantom power
- Included Accessories: Hard mount, protective leather storage pouch
