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Warm Audio WA-CX12 Condenser Microphone with *Free* WA12 MKII Preamp

Original price $1,298.95 - Original price $1,298.95
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Clear and Classic - The Warm Audio WA-CX12 Condenser Microphone

The WA-CX12 is a faithful recreation of one of the most 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 natural. With no-compromise components and elite build quality, the WA-CX12 delivers that iconic sound that no personal or professional mic locker is complete without.

The WA12 MKII Black is based around the X731 discrete op-amp, which is Warm Audio's own reproduction of the classic Melcor 1731 - considered by some to be the warmer predecessor to the modern 2520-style op-amp. The X731 can achieve vibrant, clean and lifelike tones, but it can also be driven into mild saturation at much higher gain levels. While the effects of that saturation can range from subtle to obvious, they always remain very pleasing to the ear, and because it was designed around the X731 the WA12 MKII Black can accept any discrete op-amp on the market that conforms to the +/-16v, 2520 pinout standard.


WA-CX12

  • Faithful Recreation of the Most Natural and Balanced Tube Microphone of All Time: The WA-CX12 cuts no corners in achieving a highly accurate sound profile compared to the original, known for its organic tones and elevated room sounds
  • Smooth Highs and Vibrant Midrange: The WA-CX12 captures organic and natural sounding tone with pleasing high end and colorful midrange so you feel the performance come through
  • Custom, Solid Brass CK12-Style Capsule: Dual capsule, edge-terminated, and custom machined out of solid brass. Meticulously spec’d to match the detail and warmth of the original
  • Custom TAB-Funkenwerk USA Output Transformer: Large-core imported German laminations drive all of the full natural sound captured by the capsule
  • Premium Tube: Rigorously tested, hand-selected 12AY7 Vacuum Tube
  • 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 cable from Gotham Switzerland: Using vintage-correct construction methods and highly-upgraded components, our 7 pin cable achieves near-perfect signal transfer
  • Includes vintage hard carrying case for all components: Safely transport your mic anywhere with the custom, ultra-durable, vintage-vibe tweed carrying case

WA12 MKII

  • Utilizes a discrete 6-pin socketed 1731-style opamp, which can be swapped with other designs that conform to the 6-pin, 2520 footprint +/- 16VDC standard for varying tone and flavor
  • Tone button - switches the input impedance from 150 to 600 ohms and changes the tone of both the mic and hi-Z inputs
  • 2 MegOhm true hi-Z input on the front panel which sends the signal through the entire circuit, including both Cinemag transformers and the X731 opamp - great for guitars, bass, keys, keyboards and any instrument with a 1/4” output jack
  • Output attenuation control (positioned after the Cinemag output transformer) allows for driving the preamp and transformers into saturation


SPECIFICATIONS

WA-CX12

  • Finish: Custom edge terminated, all-brass vintage CK12-style capsule
  • Polar Patterns: 9 Patterns - Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Figure-8, + 6 additional mixed patterns
  • Max SPL: 149 dB
  • Frequency Response: 30 Hz - 20 kHz
  • Output Impedance: 200 ohms
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 73 dB
  • EIN / Self-noise: 32 dBA
  • Power Source: External IEC grounded PSU
  • Cable: Gotham 5 meter GAC-7, premium 7-pin tube microphone cable
  • Total Weight: 17 lbs, Mic only: 2 lbs 7 oz
  • Mic Dimensions: 11-5/8 x 2 inches (29.5 x 5c m)

WA12 MKII

  • Utilizes premium-grade input and output transformers from Cinemag USA
  • Fully discrete design with a robust 71dB of gain
  • 20db pad
  • Mic level balanced input: XLR
  • Balanced outputs: XLR and 1/4″/TRS
  • 48 volt Phantom Power
  • LED Meter gain indication
  • Switchable 115/230 volt IEC power inlet


Manufacturer: Warm Audio
Model: MAYPROMO2
SKU: I745774-N-3-WHXB


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