Warm Audio WA-8000 w/ Free WA-12 MKII Mic PreAmp

Please note: This limited-time-only bundle contains a Warm Audio WA-8000 large diaphragm condenser microphone and a free WA-12 MKII Mic PreAmp. Available only while stocks last.

Warm Audio WA-8000 - True reproduction of a 90s modern-classic that delivered R&B, hip-hop, and rap hits.

The WA-8000 is a nod to a very special large diaphragm tube condenser microphone that made its way onto countless platinum recordings starting in the early 90s and continuing today. The sound of this mic has delivered hits for artists ranging from Dr. Dre, Mariah Carey, Boyz II Men and Brian McKnight to Eminem, Rihanna, Drake and more. The original stood out, boasting a natural and open top end, supremely clear midrange, and the ability to render detail in a vocal performance unlike most other mics on the planet. The WA-8000 rises to the occasion and delivers all that top end, beat by beat, at a price that will leave you hypnotized.

FEATURES

• New Old Stock 6AU6 tube: Rigorously tested, military-grade 6AU6 tube

• Custom transformer from Lundahl Sweden: The highest grade transformers for the widest soundscape and most detail.

• All-brass K67-style capsule, wired straight to the tube: Custom machined out of solid brass. Optimized to capture subtle nuances

• External tube mount + heat sink: Lowers self-noise and draws heat away from internal components for optimal operating temperature.

• Boutique 7-pin GAC-7 tube cable from Gotham Switzerland: Vintage-correct construction methods, highly upgraded components, near-perfect signal transfer. 

• Includes hard carrying case for all components: Safely transport your mic anywhere with the ultra-durable Warm Audio carrying case.

True To The Legacy. True To The Sound
The team at Warm audio did not take lightly the task of bringing a microphone with this legacy to market. It’s not enough to simply measure components and hit “print” - and that's why the WA-8000 has a custom K-67 inspired all-brass capsule, Lundahl Sweden transformer, NOS 6AU6 tube and the most premium 7-pin cable solution from Gotham Switzerland.

As with all Warm Audio products, we focus heavily on quality components to ensure we release the best sounding product possible. The WA-8000 is packed with premium components that are carefully sourced from the top pro audio component suppliers in the world.

The Hits You Love Become The Hits You Make
The WA-8000 is easily recognizable by its open top end, crystal clear midrange, and an uncanny ability to capture every detail of acoustic sources. While most commonly known for modern R&B, Rap, and Hip-hop, the WA-8000 gives you that unmistakable “airy” and polished sound associated with some of the most hi-fidelity recordings of the 90’s and beyond. While vocals and voiceover work may immediately come to mind, the WA-8000 also makes an incredible room microphone for sessions demanding an unparalleled level of detail. Not exclusively a microphone for Rap/Hip-Hop and R&B, the WA-8000 is a true studio workhorse equipped to capture any voice or acoustic instrument with elite results.

A Look Inside
Custom K-67 Inspired All-Brass Capsule
Using an upgraded all-brass, custom K-67 inspired capsule coupled with the original circuit design, the WA-8000 is able to achieve true-to-spec results. The capsule is a significant part of the WA-8000’s ability to capture every subtle nuance of vocal and acoustic performances.

Transformer From Lundahl Sweden
We paired the true-to-spec capsule and circuit design with a large-core transformer, custom made for the WA-8000 from Lundahl in Sweden. Transformer selection plays a critical role in the open top end and enormous soundscape that listeners quickly recognize when selecting the WA-8000 to capture an intricate performance.

Rigorously Tested Tube And Cooling System
The WA-8000 uses an NOS (New Old Stock) 6AU6 vacuum tube to match the tonal character of the original. Paired with the tube is a custom-designed heat sink that is essential in reducing heat inside the mic, allowing the tube to operate at optimal temperature. When the tube can operate without overheating, self-noise and distortion virtually disappear, adding to the mic’s astonishingly clean sonic character.

Premium Cable From Gotham Switzerland
Often overlooked, the cable connecting a tube microphone to its power supply is quite a critical element of the signal chain. The WA-8000 uses a custom GAC-7 7-pin cable from Gotham, Switzerland. The design and build quality of this cable increases top end presence and the overall size of the recorded image in the stereo field by reducing phase shift and the parasitic effect often found in poorly built cables.

SPECIFICATIONS

Custom, All-Brass K67-Inspired Capsule
Capsule Makeup: Gold Sputtered, Dual Large Diaphragm, Single Backplate, 6 Microns NOS Mylar (PET Film)
Custom Transformer From Lundahl Sweden
New-Old-Stock 6AU6 Vacuum Tube
Gotham 5 Meter GAC-7, 7-Pin Tube Microphone Cable
Wima Capacitors
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
Includes: WA-8000 Microphone, External Power Supply, IEC Power Cable, Shock Mount, Gotham GAC-7 Cable, And Custom Hard Case

Warm Audio WA12 MKII Single-Channel American Mic Pre - Truly recreating the iconic sound of punchy, clean-to-mean console preamps

Raising The Volume
A lot of preamps on the market do a good job of raising the volume of microphones and instruments, but many pres today are doing only that: raising the volume. These “super clean” designs often leave the signal exiting the preamp sounding much the same as it did entering it, which ends up requiring a lot of work in post-production to get instruments to wake up and sound big in a mix.

If you’re looking for a preamp to actually improve and shape your signal instead, you will most definitely love the WA12 MKII Black. This preamp is designed to transform the tone of plain instruments and vocals into exciting sounds that can stand on their own - so if your mixes lack depth, struggle to sound alive, or are just missing that professional touch you’ve always wanted, the the WA12 MKII Black is the affordable answer.

Packed With Performance
The WA12 MKII Black is a completely discrete, high voltage, dual-transformer microphone preamplifier design with high gain (+71dB), high headroom, low noise, and exciting sonic performance – which makes it an ideal choice for all types of recording applications. A high-quality mic preamp is one of the most critical pieces needed to achieve that elusive ‘larger than life’ sound, and the WA12 MKII Black delivers on that promise every single time.

Premium Components
The WA12 MKII Black is based around the X731 discrete op-amp, which is our 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.

Our ears played a big part in the process of designing the WA12 MKII Black, and we didn’t stop tweaking until anything we ran through it sounded better. Using CineMag USA transformers and an all-discrete signal path, we ensured that this preamp would have the building blocks to compete with the best-sounding preamps on the market, and we’re very proud to offer such a robust and professional design in a small and affordable package.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Utilizes Premium-grade Input And Output Transformers From Cinemag Usa

• Fully Discrete Design With A Robust 71db Of Gain

• 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

• 20db Pad.

• Tone Button - Switches The Input Impedance From 150 To 600 Ohms And Changes The Tone Of Both The Mic And Hi-z Inputs

• Mic Level Balanced Input: Xlr

• 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

• Balanced Outputs: Xlr And 1/4″/trs

• 48 Volt Phantom Power

• Led Meter Gain Indication

• Output Attenuation Control (positioned After The Cinemag Output Transformer) Allows For Driving The Preamp And Transformers Into Saturation

• Switchable 115/230 Volt Iec Power Inlet