Product Overview
Introducing the Vocal Chain bundle from Warm Audio, featuring the WA-47 microphone, WA-2A compressor, and WA-MPX preamp. This curated collection offers a warm, front-and-center sound.
The WA-47, inspired by the classic '47 mic used on countless hit records, is a large diaphragm, condenser microphone with an all-vacuum tube design and nine polar patterns. It delivers professional-quality sound for a variety of sources, from vocals to instruments.
The WA-2A compressor is an opto (light-controlled) all-tube compressor with a discrete signal path, custom Cinemag USA transformers, and premium vacuum tubes, providing smooth, musical compression.
The WA-MPX preamp, emulating the iconic tube electronics of a classic American tape machine, features handwired assembly and custom CineMag transformers, delivering vintage warmth and punch.
Together, the WA-47, WA-2A, and WA-MPX create a versatile vocal chain, perfect for achieving professional-grade recordings.
Warm Audio Classic Vocal Bundle Includes:
- WA-47
- WA-47 Microphone
- Wood box
- PSU
- Shockmount
- Gotham 7-pin GAC-7 cable
- IEC power cable
- (1) WA2A
- (1) WA-MPX
Warm Audio Classic Vocal Bundle Features:
- WA-47
- WA-47-B-50v capsule is a true reproduction of the large, dual-diaphragm K47-style capsule found in the original U47 mic
- TAB (AMI) transformer in the WA-47 is American-made with large-core German laminations and built to exacting standards as designed by Oliver Archut
- Premium 5751 vacuum tube in the WA-47 delivers true analog tone with exceptionally low gain and self-noise
- Ultra-durable nickel-plated brass body with an updated headbasket shape adding additional space around the capsule
- Carefully built 7 pin GAC-7 cable increases top end presence and the overall size of the recorded image in the stereo field
- WA2A
- USA-made CineMag input and output transformers
- USA-made Kenetek T4B opto attenuator. Socketed to allow for retro-fitting with vintage (or other) opto-cells
- Premium Tung-Sol and Electro-Harmonix tubes. 2 x 12AX7, 1 x 12BH7, 1 x 6AQ5 (or 6P1 - interchangeable)
- Variable Pre-emphasis knob (via the back-panel) allows for compression hi-pass filtering
- Stereo-link capability via TRS connector and knob on back panel
- WA-MPX
- For Home and Studio Recording
- Authentic Reproduction of AMPEX 351 Pre
- 3 Discrete Tubes: 2 x 12AX7, 12AU7
- Selectable Tape Saturation
- 80 Hz HPF, 2 kHz LPF
- 90 dB of Gain per Channel, 20 dB Boost
- Polarity and Tone Control
- XLR Mic, TS Instrument, TRS Line Inputs
- Custom-Wound CineMag Transformers
- Steel Chassis, Bakelite-Style Knobs
Warm Audio Classic Vocal Bundle Specifications:
- WA-47
- Custom true '47 capsule reproduction (k47 style) - Model# WA-47-B-80v
- Capsule makeup: Gold sputtered, dual large diaphragm, single backplate, 6 microns NOS mylar (PET film)
- TAB-Funkenwerk (AMI) USA output transformer
- JJ Slovak 5751 vacuum tube
- Gotham 5 meter GAC-7, 7-pin tube microphone cable
- Wima, Solen French, and Polystyrene capacitors
- Polar Patterns: 9 patterns - Cardioid, Omni, figure-of-eight + 6 mixed patterns
- Self-noise: 11dBA
- Dynamic range: 130 dBA
- Maximum SPL: 140 dB
- Frequency Range: 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz
- Output Impedance: 200 ohms
- Rated Load Impedance: =2 kOhms
- S/N Ratio: 82 dBA
- Equivalent Noise: 10 dBA (IEC651)
- External IEC grounded PSU
- Total Weight: 9 lbs.
- Mic Dimensions (Ø x L): 90 x 254mm
- WA2A
- XLR and TRS balanced line level inputs - 600 Ω impedance
- XLR and TRS balanced line level outputs - 600 Ω impedance
- Frequency Response +/- 1 dB, 15 Hz to 20 kHz
- Gain 40 dB +/- 1 dB
- Input Level + 16 dB maximum
- Output Level +10 dB nominal, + 16 dB maximum
- Distortion Less than 0.5 % THD at +/- 10 dBm
- Noise = - 74 dB
- Attack Time: 10 milliseconds
- Release Time: 0.06 seconds for 50% release; 0.5 to 5 seconds for complete release
- Meter: shows both dB gain reduction and dB output
- Power: 115/230 volts (switchable), 50/60 Hz
- Dimensions:
- 19" rack-mount chassis, 2U
- 19" x 7" x 3.5"
- Weight: 12 lbs.
- WA-MPX
- Preamp Type: Tube
- Number of Channels: 1
- Phantom Power: Yes
- Polarity Switch: Yes
- EQ: 80 Hz highpass filter, 2 kHz lowpass filter
- Tubes: (2) 12AX7, 12AU7
- Analog Inputs: XLR, 1/4" TRS, 1/4" Hi-Z (front)
- Analog Outputs: XLR, 1/4" TRS
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Rack Spaces: 2 U
- Power Source: Standard IEC AC cable
- Height: 3.5"
- Width: 19"