Warm Audio Large-diaphragm Multi-pattern Tube Condenser Microphone, Gold

The WA-8000 is a side-address microphone, which means the mic should be positioned so that the sound source is facing the side of the grille, rather than the top of the microphone. When operating the WA-8000 in cardioid mode, speak into the front of the mic, above the pattern selector switch. In omnidirectional mode the entire surface of the grille will pick up sound.

Specifications

Product Description & External Specs

• Type: Tube Condenser Microphone
• Cable: Gotham 5 Meter GAC-7, 7-Pin Tube Microphone Cable
• Polar Patterns: 2 Patterns - Cardioid, Omni
• Power Supply: External IEC Grounded PSU
• Dimensions:
  • Total Weight: 13.3 lbs
  • Length: 7.5 inches
  • Diameter: 2.5 inches
• Included Accessories:
  • WA-8000 Microphone
  • External Power Supply
  • IEC Power Cable
  • Shock Mount
  • Gotham GAC-7 Cable
  • Custom Hard Case

Components & Internal Specs

• Capsule: Custom, All-Brass K67-Inspired
  • Makeup: Gold Sputtered, Dual Large Diaphragm, Single Backplate, 6 Microns NOS Mylar (PET Film)
• Transformer: Custom from Lundahl Sweden
• Vacuum Tube: New-Old-Stock 6AU6
• Capacitors: Wima Film Capacitors

Performance Specs

• Self-Noise:
  • 15dB (A-Weighted) Cardioid
  • 17dB (A-Weighted) Omni
• Dynamic Range: 113dBA
• Maximum SPL:
  • 131dB (Cardioid)
  • 134dB (Omni)
• Frequency Range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Output Impedance: 100 Ohms
• Rated Load Impedance: ≥1k Ohms
• S/N Ratio:
  • 76 dB (Cardioid)
  • 73 dB (Omni)