Pieńków, Poland
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WA-67: Another Legend Reborn
The original ’67 became one of the most sought-after and
widely-used studio microphones of its time, recording a massive
collection of some of the most memorable songs of the last 50 years -
we’re talking about classic tracks from artists as varied as The
Beatles, Led Zeppelin, The Temptations and Nirvana! The original mics
are still sought after, but they can command upwards of $8000 for a
pristine unit, putting them far out of reach for most recordists.
Thankfully, Warm Audio has now changed that scenario with the release
of the new WA-67! Based around an EF86 pentode tube and having the same
smooth and creamy tone of the original, the WA-67 excels at recording
just about anything that you put it in front of, and it may immediately
become your go-to choice for vocals, guitars, drum toms and overheads,
pianos, brass and strings.
Going All Out
At Warm, we’re passionate about killer studio tools and we take our
responsibility to our customers seriously. That means that we don’t
make “look-alike” gear that doesn’t deliver, and we take considerable
time and effort to get as close as possible to both the heart and the
soul of an original design. We went to great lengths to recreate the
discrete circuit of the original microphone, using boutique components
throughout to ensure that nothing got in the way of pure tube magic. The
sound and vibe of the original ’67 is recreated in our WA-67, and we
take great pride in being able to make such a high-quality microphone
available to everyone at an unheard of price.
The Capsule: The Heart of a Microphone
Even if you stuff a microphone full of premium
components, if the capsule isn’t right, nothing is - it’s that critical.
Knowing this we went to great lengths to recreate the capsule from the
original ’67, making sure that ours performs the same way, has the same
frequency response and contributes to the same chewy character as the
original. That meant not only ensuring that the hole pattern was
identical, but we also made sure to craft the entire assembly out of
brass (including the mounting rings) just like the original design. It
takes more time and it’s more expensive than using multiple types of
material, but we felt that it was critical to go the extra mile on this
microphone. The results speak for themselves - the WA-67 sounds
absolutely stellar!
The Guts and the Glory
The EF-86 tube is well-known in the industry for having
characteristics that are consistently flattering to audio sources, and
it’s one of the reasons why the original ’67 microphone remains sought
after (and why some modern audio manufacturers use it in their own
hyper-expensive microphones and preamps). We knew that it was critical
to get absolutely right in the WA-67, and we’re thrilled with the
results.
Going even further, in order to accentuate and complement the custom
capsule and EF86 tube, we used top-shelf components to complete our
version of the original circuit. We used high-bandwidth polystyrene
capacitors, as well as boutique polypropylene caps from Wima and a large
output capacitor from Solen. Just as important in a tube design, we
also used a custom large-core transformer from Lundahl in Sweden, which
plays a significant role in the buttery smooth high frequency response
and huge three-dimensional sound of the WA-67. The microphone is also
encased in a beautiful nickel-plated brass body and headbasket, which
provides strength, additional shielding from extraneous handling noise
and the ultimate in audio performance.
Last but not certainly not least, the quality of the 7-pin cable
that connects a tube mic to its power supply is also of paramount
importance - it carries both audio signals and voltage for the tube on
different pins, which means that it plays an integral role in the
performance of the microphone. That’s why we’ve partnered with high-end
manufacturer Gotham Audio of Switzerland to use their high-end GAC-7
cable with the WA-67. This special cable is integral to the sound and
performance of the microphone, and adds the finishing touch to the WA-67
system.
Technical Specifications
Large diaphragm studio condenser microphone
Faithful re-creation of the classic ’67-style pentode tube circuit
EF86 pentode tube for creamy smooth clarity and brilliance
Custom large-core transformer from Lundahl Sweden
Custom all-brass large K67-style vintage capsule re-creation
Gold-sputtered Mylar diaphragm, 6 microns thick
High-bandwidth polystyrene capacitors
Boutique capacitors from Wima and Solen
Nickel-plated brass microphone body and headbasket for ultimate acoustic performance
Premium 7-pin tube cable from Gotham Switzerland
Polar Patterns: Cardioid, Omni, Figure-of-Eight
Switchable hi-pass filter
Switchable -10 db pad
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Rated impedance: 200 ohms
Rated load impedance: 1kilohms
Equivalent noise level (A-weighted): 17 dB-A
Maximum SPL for THD 0.5%: 138 dB
Signal to noise ratio (A-weighted): 78 dB
Microphone includes: wood box, shockmount, hardmount, power supply, 7-pin mic cable
Original Pricezł4,654.88
6% price drop
New Pricezł4,388.89
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