Warm Audio
B-Stock Warm Audio WA-8000
B-Stock Warm Audio WA-8000
Warsaw Showroom
Nowogrodzka 6
102
00-513 Warszawa
Pologne
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The B-Stock Warm Audio WA-8000 is a large-diaphragm tube condenser microphone that faithfully recreates the sonic signature of the legendary studio centerpiece responsible for countless modern R&B, hip-hop, and pop hits. This B-Stock unit delivers uncompromising technical performance and component quality at a reduced cost. Built with an all-brass K67-style capsule, a custom Swedish Lundahl transformer, and a rigorously tested NOS 6AU6 vacuum tube, the WA-8000 provides the unmistakable airy top-end and hyper-detailed midrange demanded by top-tier recording engineers.
Mix-Ready Highs Without Harshness
Achieving an upfront, modern vocal sound often results in brittle high frequencies and exaggerated sibilance. The WA-8000 circumvents this issue with a meticulously tensioned capsule that delivers a massive high-frequency presence while remaining silky and tightly controlled. This drastically reduces the need for heavy EQ and aggressive de-essing during the mixing phase, allowing engineers to capture a polished, radio-ready vocal track straight at the source without battling harsh artifacts.
Thermal Stability and Low Noise Floor
High-performance tube microphones are frequently plagued by thermal noise and circuit drift. The prominent external heat sink on the WA-8000 actively draws heat away from the 6AU6 tube and the internal circuitry. This active thermal management ensures the electronic components operate at optimal temperatures, resulting in a remarkably low noise floor and consistent sonic performance throughout grueling, extended tracking sessions.
KEY FEATURES
- Custom all-brass K67-style capsule inspired by the original Japanese hardware.
- Custom-wound large-core Lundahl transformer for maximum headroom and transient detail.
- Carefully selected and strictly tested NOS 6AU6 vacuum tube.
- External tube mount and custom heat sink assembly to drastically lower the self-noise floor.
- Premium 7-pin GAC-7 cable manufactured by Gotham Audio in Switzerland.
- External power supply delivering stable voltage for optimal capsule and tube performance.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Microphone Type: Tube Condenser.
- Capsule: Dual backplate, gold-sputtered, all-brass K67 style.
- Vacuum Tube: NOS 6AU6.
- Transformer: Custom Lundahl.
- Polar Patterns: Cardioid, Omnidirectional.
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz.
- Max SPL: 131 dB (Cardioid), 134 dB (Omni).
- Signal to Noise Ratio: 76 dB (Cardioid), 73 dB (Omni).
- Output Impedance: 100 ohms.
- Power Source: External power supply unit (included).
- Weight (Mic only): Approx. 0.6 kg.
