Success requires a cornerstone built on solid ground. Get both with the WA-8000 large diaphragm tube condenser microphone / WA12 MKII BLACK discrete mic preamp bundle.

Inspired by a '90s studio legend, the WA-8000 delivers a natural, airy top end, clear midrange, and detailed character that flatters vocals, acoustic instruments, and voiceover work alike. Its K67-style capsule, paired with a NOS 6AU6 vacuum tube, brings smooth warmth and harmonic depth, while a custom heat sink keeps internal temperatures in check to maintain low self-noise and distortion. Whether you're tracking a lead vocal or setting it up as a room mic (especially effective in stereo), the WA-8000 delivers the kind of spacious, polished sound that shaped decades of R&B and hip-hop. Premium accessories like a custom power supply and Swiss-made GAC-7 cable are included, ensuring every link in the signal chain holds up its end.

Pair it with the WA12 MKII BLACK and you get a front-end signal chain with vintage weight and dimension. This preamp is modeled after classic American console designs, possessing 71 dB of discrete analog gain, powered by a CineMag transformer-balanced path that imparts a distinctively punchy and harmonically rich tone. With controls that let you dial in saturation or a more open response, plus onboard tools like a pad, polarity switch, and phantom power, you have access to every spice in the rack so you can season to taste. The Hi-Z input up front gives guitar and bass players a proper DI option too, rounding out this bundle as a serious upgrade for anyone looking to capture professional-level recordings with depth, warmth, and sonic authenticity.

Warm Audio WA-8000-WA12-K Includes

• WA-8000 Microphone
• External power supply
• IEC power cable
• Shock mount
• Gotham GAC-7 cable
• Custom hard case
• WA12 MKII Black Audio Interface

Warm Audio WA-8000-WA12-K Features

• WA-8000
  • Rigorously tested, military-grade 6AU6 tube
  • Custom transformer from Lundahl Sweden for the widest soundscape and most detail
  • All-brass K67-style capsule, wired straight to the tube Optimized to capture subtle nuances
  • External tube mount + heat sink that Lowers self-noise and draws heat away from internal components for optimal operating temperature
  • Boutique 7-pin GAC-7 tube cable from Gotham Switzerland
  • Includes hard carrying case for all component to safely transport your mic anywhere
• WA12 MKII BLACK
  • Preamp delivers 71 dB of discrete analog gain and CineMag USA transformer-balanced tone modeled after classic American consoles
  • Switchable output control allows you to push the transformers for saturation or back off for a clean, dynamic sound
  • Includes phase reverse, -20 dB pad, phantom power, and LED metering for handling a wide range of mics and sources
  • Front-panel Hi-Z input with dedicated JFET circuit offers a high-quality DI option for guitar, bass, or keys
  • A complete front-end bundle built for producers, engineers, and artists who demand tonal versatility and analog character in every session
  Warm Audio WA-8000-WA12-K Specifications
  • WA-8000
    • Self-Noise: 15dB (A-weighted) cardioid, 17dB (A-weighted) omni
    • Polar Patterns: 2 Patterns - Cardioid, Omni
    • Dynamic range: 113dBA
    • Maximum SPL: 131dB (cardioid), 134dB (omni)
    • Frequency Range: 20 Hz~20 kHz
    • Output Impedance: 100 ohms
    • Rated Load Impedance: ≥1kOhms
    • S/N Ratio: 76dB (cardioid), 73dB (omni)
    • External IEC Grounded PSU
    • Total Weight: 13.3Lbs
    • Mic Length: 7.5 Inches
    • Mic Diameter: 2.5 Inches
  • WA12 MKII Black
    • Single-Channel American Mic Pre & Instrument DI
    • Inputs - Microphone XLR & Active Instrument 2meg Ohm Hi-Z
    • Outputs - Transformer Balanced XLR & TRS
    • Tone Button Input Impedance - Switches From 600 Ohms To 150 Ohms (Affects The Tone Of Both The Mic And Hi-Z Inputs)
    • -20db Pad - Pads Both Mic And Instrument DI Inputs
    • +48 Volt Phantom Power
    • LED Metering
    • Output Attenuation Control (Positioned After The Cinemag Output Transformer) Allows For Driving The Preamp And Transformers Into Saturation
    • Chassis Depth: 10” 25 cm
    • 5-Year Warranty
    • Fully Discrete, Transformer-Coupled, Through-Hole Component Topology
    • Utilizes Premium-Grade Input And Output Transformers From Cinemag USA
    • Uses A 1731-Style Discrete Op-Amp Socketed For Convenience. Can Be User-Replaced With Most 6-Pin (2520 Footprint), Discrete Op-Amps For Varying Flavor & Tone
    • Internal Power Supply (Grounded, 3-Pin Cable)
    • 71 dB Of Gain