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Warm Audio WA-19 Dynamic Microphone (Nickel)

BH #WA19N • MFR #WA-19N
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Warm Audio WA-19 Dynamic Microphone (Nickel)
Key Features
  • For Live and Studio Use
  • Recreates Famed '60s Studio Dynamic Mic
  • Very High Max SPL of 145 dB
  • Cardioid Polar Pattern
Balancing dynamic versatility with condenser-like sound qualities, the nickel WA-19 from Warm Audio is a dynamic studio microphone that recreates a classic mic from the '60s. With an exceptionally high max SPL of 145 dB and a variable high-pass filter with a 0 to 10 dB range, you can handle many sources, such as drums, piano, vocals, and guitar.
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Warm Audio WA-19 Overview

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Balancing dynamic versatility with condenser-like sound qualities, the nickel WA-19 from Warm Audio is a dynamic studio microphone that recreates a classic mic from the '60s. With an exceptionally high max SPL of 145 dB and a variable high-pass filter with a 0 to 10 dB range, you can handle many sources, such as drums, piano, vocals, and guitar.

Just like the original, the WA-19 sports impressive clarity and richness in its sound character, lending the microphone well to many live and studio applications. The reduced proximity effect is especially useful with live vocals and studio instruments, allowing for a more accurate capture. The thin, pencil-style body makes the WA-19 easy to place in an optimal position without obstruction, while the rugged metal construction ensures the mic will survive tours or years of audio work within studios and live venues.

Ideal Applications
  • Drum overheads
  • Hi-hat
  • Snare bottom
  • Studio and live vocals
  • Guitar cabs
  • Acoustic guitar
  • Toms
  • Piano
Dynamic Capabilities, Condenser-Like Character
The WA-19 features a custom, hand-assembled dynamic cardioid humbucking capsule that blends the critical noise rejection of a dynamic, but with more clarity and airy top end for richer detail than most studio dynamics.
Control the Boom and Bass
The WA-19 includes a variable acoustic high-pass filter ring that cuts up to 10 dB at 50 Hz, ideal for tightening up the tone and adding upper-midrange emphasis without any electronic phase shift often incurred from preamp high-pass filters. Additionally, ventilated slots on the side of the WA-19 body reduce proximity effect, eliminating boomy bass associated with placing the mic closer to louder sources.
Easy to Place
The thin pencil-style body design of the WA-19 allows for easy mic placement in crowded studio or live performance situations where mics are on top of each other—such as when recording acoustic guitar and vocals simultaneously, tracking a whole band, or miking a full drum kit. WA-19 has a dynamic humbucking coil that helps the mic deliver elite off-axis rejection, especially in the bass/lower midrange with minimal noise, making it easy to grab tight snare bottom tones without aggressive kick drum bleed.
Hand-Tested in Austin, Texas
Like all Warm Audio gear, every single WA-19 is meticulously hand-tested and inspected by trained technicians in Austin, TX USA.
UPC: 850031640429

Warm Audio WA-19 Specs

Key Specs
Microphone Type
Handheld
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Element Type
Dynamic
Controls
Low Cut/HPF
Frequency Response
30 Hz to 18 kHz
Maximum SPL
145 dB
Analog Output
1x XLR 3-Pin Male
Power Sources
No Power Required
Microphone
Microphone Type
Handheld
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Element Type
Dynamic
Sound Field
Mono
Orientation
End Address
Controls
Low Cut/HPF
Pad
No
Filter & EQ
Low-Cut Filter: 50 Hz
Circuitry
Solid-State
Performance
Frequency Response
30 Hz to 18 kHz
Maximum SPL
145 dB
Connectivity
Analog Output Connector
1x XLR 3-Pin Male
Power
Power Sources
No Power Required
Physical
Color
Black
Mounting Thread Size
No Mount Included
Dimensions
ø: 1.4 x L: 6" / ø: 3.6 x L: 15.2 cm
Weight
0.5 lb / 0.2 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.955 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
10.3 x 4.7 x 2.9"

Warm Audio WA-19 Reviews

Affordable Game Changer!

By Gregory
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2024-07-03

This little mic really shines in places that nothing else quite works. It captures transients like a small condenser, but without the extra crispiness the condenser brings. I've used it on guitars and ukuleles with a wonderful response. You can get up close without it getting boomy like most dynamics, and it doesn't capture the room noise like a condenser. Its size is also greatly appreciated... easy placement. I used it on some background vocals, too, with a nice airy/smooth result. It feels as though it's built like a tank, too. I've never used the original AKG version this was modeled after, but this new one will be cherished in my collection and used regularly!!

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