WARM AUDIO WA-44

A faithful reproduction of the most iconic studio ribbon microphone of all time, WA-44 is the first ribbon microphone created by Warm Audio and draws its inspiration from the iconic RCA 44 microphone, which in almost a century of history has been used in the most important recording and broadcasting contexts, from radio in the 1930s to all the main production phases of world discography, in particular in the 1950s and 60s, with recording sessions featuring figures such as Elvis Presley, Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole, etc. Given its peculiar characteristics, the warmth and precision guaranteed by the use of the transduction tape, this microphone is still widely used by contemporary artists such as Beck, Wilco and many others. The WA-44 combines a custom-made 99.1% Japanese aluminum ribbon with a heavy, large neodymium magnet, powered by a U.S.-made CineMag transformer, to offer the classic ribbon sound but with a longer lifespan. Offering the iconic tonal experience that made the history of radio recordings and broadcasting, the WA-44 faithfully recreates the warm, vintage tones of the legendary RCA 44 ribbon microphone from the 1930s. Like the model it is inspired by, the WA-44 excels on high volume audio sources and removes unwanted noise thanks to its narrow figure-8 polar pattern. Ideal for voice recordings that benefit from a reduction in high frequencies, the WA-44 is also ideal for capturing trumpet sections, strings, piano, drums and much more. WA-44 weighs over two kilos and is supplied with a Gotham XLR Star-Quad shielded cable and a high-quality case, all these components come together to revive a classic microphone with a quality vintage structure.