Warm Audio WA-251 LDC Tube Microphone

Vintage 251 style tube microphone with 3 polar patterns, shockmount, power supply, and wooden display case.

$849.00

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Description

Based on one of the most sought after microphones in recording history, the WA-251 promises to bring the rich warmth and silky top end to your studio!

Though the original 251 was only in production from 1959-62, it’s been heard on countless classic records. With the introduction of the WA-251, now is your chance to experience these timeless tones on vocals, drums, and any acoustic instrument.

 

Warm Audio WA-251 in one take:

  • Custom all-brass capsule replicating the response of the original CK12 capsule
  • Slovak Republic JJ 12AY7 tube for smooth, vintage sound
  • American made CineMag USA transformer for present highs and rich lows
  • High-quality 7-pin power supply cable from Gotham Audio
  • Switchable between Cardioid, Omni, and Fig-8 polar patterns
  • External power supply, wooden display case, and shockmount

Specifications:

  • CUSTOM WA-12-B-60V EDGE TERMINATED, DUAL-BACKPLATE,
    ALL-BRASS VINTAGE CK12-STYLE CAPSULE

  • CINEMAG USA OUTPUT TRANSFORMER

  • JJ SLOVAK 12AY7 VACUUM TUBE

  • GOTHAM 5 METER GAC-7, 7-PIN TUBE MICROPHONE CABLE

  • WIMA, SOLEN FRENCH, AND POLYSTYRENE CAPACITORS

  • POLAR PATTERNS: 3 PATTERNS – CARDIOID, OMNI, FIGURE-OF-EIGHT

  • FREQUENCY RANGE: 20 HZ~20 KHZ

  • OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: 200 OHMS

  • MAXIMUM SPL: 132DB  (<0.5% THD)
  • RATED LOAD IMPEDANCE: ≥2KOHMS

  • S/N RATIO: 80DBA

  • EQUIVALENT NOISE: 12DBA (IEC651)

  • EXTERNAL IEC GROUNDED PSU

  • TOTAL WEIGHT (MIC, PSU, SHOCKMOUNT, CABLES) – 12 LBS

  • MIC DIMENSIONS: 247MM X 46MM

  • DYNAMIC RANGE: 125DBA

  • INCLUDES: MICROPHONE, WOOD BOX, PSU, SHOCK-MOUNT AND GOTHAM CABLE.

 

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