Description
Warm Audio WA-251 Large-Diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone is a large-diaphragm tube condenser microphone in the classic ’251 style, with a custom all-brass CK-12-style capsule, a JJ Slovak 12AY7 vacuum tube and a custom CineMag USA transformer. It has cardioid, omni and figure-8 polar patterns.
Specifications
| SKU | HL00323635 |
|---|---|
| Model | WA-251 |
| Type | Large-diaphragm tube condenser microphone |
| Design | Faithful replica of the classic ’251-style large-diaphragm condenser mic |
| Capsule | Custom all-brass CK-12-style capsule |
| Transformer | Custom CineMag USA transformer |
| Tube | JJ Slovak 12AY7 vacuum tube |
| Cable | Gotham 5-meter GAC-7 7-pin tube microphone cable |
| Capacitors | WIMA, Solen French and polystyrene capacitors |
| Polar patterns | Cardioid, omni, figure-8 |
| Dynamic range | 125 dBA |
| Maximum SPL | 132 dB (<0.5% THD) |
| Frequency range | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Output impedance | 200 ohms |
| Rated load impedance | ≥2k ohms |
| S/N ratio | 80 dBA |
| Equivalent noise | 12 dBA (IEC651) |
| Power supply | External IEC grounded PSU |
What is included
- Warm Audio WA-251 microphone
- Gotham 5-meter GAC-7 7-pin tube microphone cable
- Wood box
- External IEC grounded power supply
- Shockmount
Common questions
What polar patterns does the Warm Audio WA-251 have?
The Warm Audio WA-251 has three polar patterns: cardioid, omni and figure-8.
What tube is in the Warm Audio WA-251?
The Warm Audio WA-251 uses a JJ Slovak 12AY7 vacuum tube with a custom all-brass CK-12-style capsule and a custom CineMag USA transformer.
How is the Warm Audio WA-251 powered?
The Warm Audio WA-251 runs from an external IEC grounded power supply, connected with a Gotham 5-meter GAC-7 7-pin tube microphone cable.
What comes with the Warm Audio WA-251?
The Warm Audio WA-251 comes with a 7-pin cable, a wood box, a power supply and a shockmount.
What is the max SPL of the Warm Audio WA-251?
The Warm Audio WA-251 has a maximum SPL of 132 dB at under 0.5% THD and a dynamic range of 125 dBA.
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