Product Overview
Introducing the Vocal Chain bundle from Warm Audio, featuring the WA-8000 microphone, WA-1B compressor, and WA73-EQ preamp for a polished, studio-quality sound.
The WA-8000 microphone delivers a natural open top end, clear midrange, and signature detail, ideal for vocals, acoustic instruments, and voiceover work. It uses a NOS 6AU6 vacuum tube for warmth and depth, with a custom heat sink to reduce noise and distortion.
The WA-1B compressor combines smooth tube-optical warmth with precise control, modeled after a favorite of top producers. It features custom Lundahl transformers, select tubes, and a high-precision optical element for fast, accurate operation with authentic analog warmth.
The WA73-EQ preamp replicates the classic British 1073 preamp-EQ, renowned for its influence on pop and rock records for over 50 years. Warm Audio’s meticulous design ensures the WA73-EQ delivers the familiar tone and sound characteristics of the vintage models.
Together, the WA-8000, WA-1B, and WA73-EQ create a powerful vocal chain for professional-grade recordings.
Warm Audio Modern Vocal Bundle Includes:
- WA-8000
- WA-8000 microphone
- External power supply
- IEC power cable
- Shock mount
- Gotham GAC-7 cable
- Custom hard case
- WA-1B
- WA-73EQ
Warm Audio Modern Vocal Bundle Features:
- WA-8000
- Rigorously tested, military-grade 6AU6 tube
- Custom transformer from Lundahl Sweden for the widest soundscape and most detail
- All-brass K67-style capsule, wired straight to the tube Optimized to capture subtle nuances
- External tube mount + heat sink that Lowers self-noise and draws heat away from internal components for optimal operating temperature
- Boutique 7-pin GAC-7 tube cable from Gotham Switzerland
- Includes hard carrying case for all component to safely transport your mic anywhere
- WA-1B
- Tube-Opto Tone With Extended Control
- True-To-Original Controls
- Threshold
- Ratio
- Attack & Release
- Meter Switch
- On/Bypass
- Premium Components
- WA-73EQ
- Single Channel, Class A, 1073-style British Microphone Preamp with inductor-based 3 band EQ
- UK-made Carnhill Transformers
- UK-made Blore Edwards EQ dual-concentric switch potentiometers
- 4-position inductor-based hipass filter
- Hand-Wired, hand-assembled
- 19" rack-mountable
- Output control
- Fully discrete
Warm Audio Modern Vocal Bundle Specifications:
- WA-8000
- Self-Noise: 15dB (A-weighted) cardioid, 17dB (A-weighted) omni
- Polar Patterns: 2 Patterns - Cardioid, Omni
- Dynamic range: 113dBA
- Maximum SPL: 131dB (cardioid), 134dB (omni)
- Frequency Range: 20 Hz~20 kHz
- Output Impedance: 100 ohms
- Rated Load Impedance: ≥1kOhms
- S/N Ratio: 76dB (cardioid), 73dB (omni)
- External IEC Grounded PSU
- Total Weight: 13.3Lbs
- Mic Length: 7.5 Inches
- Mic Diameter: 2.5 Inches
- WA-1B
- Frequency response @ -3 dB: 5 Hz to 25 kHz
- Self-Noise: < -75 dBU @ 30 dB gain
- CMRR: > 60 dB @ 10 kHz
- Ratio from 2:1 to 10:1
- Variable Threshold: Off to -40 dBU
- Continuously variable attack and release times: fast-slow
- Output gain: Off to +30 dBU
- Input impedance: 600Ω
- Two bus connectors to connect multiple sidechains
- Meter (VU) input, output, or compression amount
- Linear, low-noise power supply with toroidal power transformer
- WA-73EQ
- 80dB of gain – resistor-stepped gain switch
- TONE button – Changes input transformer impedance for varying tone
- Polarity switch
- 48v phantom power
- Boost/Cut controls:
- Low Band: 35, 60, 110, 220 Hz
- Mid Band: 360, 700, 1600, 3200, 4800, 7200 Hz
- High Band: 10, 12, 16 kHz
- Additional high band frequency EQ points added (compared to vintage 1073)
- 4-position inductor-based hipass filter: 50/80/160/300 Hz
- XLR mic inputs (front & back)
- Line-level TRS input
- TS Send/Receive insert jacks
- XLR & TRS line-level outputs
- Direct In, instrument input
- 1RU 19" rack-mountable
- Output level control
- LED level indication
- Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz +/-.5 dB
- Internal IEC 115v/230v power inlet
