Warm Audio WA-47jr (Black)
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Description
Offered here in a black finish, the Warm Audio WA-47jr is a large-diaphragm FET condenser microphone designed to provide the tonal characteristics of classic solid-state U47 microphones for vocalists, musicians, and recording engineers in home, project, and commercial recording studios. Thanks to three polar patterns—cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-8—selectable from a switch on the front of the body, its versatility allows it to excel at anything from dry, close-up vocals to ambient room sounds. A -10 dB pad switch raises the maximum SPL from 147 dB to a high of 157 dB, enabling safe use when miking kick drums and cranked guitar and bass amps. Excessive low frequencies from proximity effect are easily reduced via the high-pass filter, which rolls off lows below 70 Hz.
The K47-style capsule reproduction features dual gold-sputtered, 6-micron Mylar diaphragms with a single backplate. The fully discrete signal path includes Toshiba FETs, WIMA film capacitors, and Panasonic electrolytic capacitors to deliver the clean tone associated with transformerless microphones. With a gold-plated XLR 3-pin connector and operability via 48V phantom power, it is compatible with most mixing consoles and mic preamps. It comes with a vibration-reducing shockmount and a compact hardmount to allow flexibility in placement and positioning.
Custom Capsule
The WA-47jr utilizes a custom reproduction of the vintage K47-style capsule that was used in the classic U47 microphone—designed with the same pattern and frequency response. Warm Audio's version of this capsule (model WA-47-B-80v) is carefully manufactured by an Australian capsule manufacturer whose precision and consistency allows sonic replication of the most important piece of this classic style of microphone.
Low Noise
The WA-47jr's discrete signal path pairs with the true U47-style capsule to obtain a very similar tone to the classic U47 microphone. The low self-noise of only 9 dBA enables pristine capture of quiet sound sources.
Tone-Impacting Components
The WA-47jr incorporates a modernized and simplified circuit design. Toshiba FETs, WIMA film capacitors, and Panasonic electrolytic capacitors contribute to the signature tone of the mic.
Configuration Flexibility
Three polar patterns and a -10 dB pad enable versatility for close and distant positions and loud and quiet sources. The 70 Hz high-pass filter aids in reducing rumble, proximity effect, and excessive low frequencies.
Features
- For Studio Voice and Instrument Miking
- Cardioid, Omni & Figure-8 Polar Patterns
- K47-Style Capsule Reproduction
- -10 dB Pad Prevents Distortion
- 70 Hz High-Pass Filter
- Includes Shockmount and Hardmount
- Gold-Sputtered, Dual Large Diaphragms
- Fully Discrete Signal Path
- Transformerless Balanced XLR Output
- Requires 48V Phantom Power
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What's in the box?
- Warm Audio WA-47jr Large-Diaphragm FET Condenser Microphone (Black)
- Shockmount
- Hardmount
- Zippered Storage Pouch
- Thread Adapter
Specification
| Microphone Type | Condenser |
| Mono/Stereo 2 | Mono |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Figure-Eight |
| Diaphragm Size | Dual large diaphragm |
| Frequency Range | 20 - 20 000 Hz |
| Max SPL | 147dB SPL, 157dB with pad |
| Impedance | 100 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 10mV/Pa or -40dB |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | 85dB (A weighted) |
| Self Noise | 9dB (A weighted) |
| Low Cut Filter | 70Hz |
| Outer Dimensions | 21 x 5.2 cm |
| Weight | 499 g |
| Color | Black |