Warm Audio WA-44 – faithful recreation of legendary 1930s RCA 44-BX ribbon microphone, delivering warm, vintage tone with rich mids, powerful bass, and tamed highs. Features custom 2.5-micron ribbon, neodymium magnet, and USA-made CineMag transformer for authentic character. Ideal for vocals, horns, drums, piano, and acoustic guitar. Figure-8 polar pattern provides excellent off-axis rejection with proximity effect for close-miking. Rugged metal construction weighing over 6 lbs, hand-tested in Austin, TX.
The device excels on loud sources with sultry tone, low sensitivity requires preamp (recommended Warm Lifter for +26 dB gain). Compatible with modern preamps, protected against phantom power.
MAIN FEATURES
- Figure-8 polar pattern with superior off-axis rejection
- Custom 2.5 μm x 4.7 mm x 59.7 mm ribbon for vintage detail
- Powerful neodymium magnet and CineMag transformer for warmth and reliability
- Powerful bass with proximity effect, rich mids, rolled-off highs
- Perfect for vocals, brass, drums, acoustics; tames harshness
- Heavy-duty metal body with Gotham XLR cable and embroidered case
- Hand-tested, boutique quality without compromise
- Recommended Warm Lifter for gain staging with ribbons
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Type: Passive ribbon microphone
- Polar Pattern: Figure-8
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
- Max SPL: 140 dB
- Output Impedance: 270 Ohm
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 70 x 70 x 380 mm
- Weight: 2.7 kg
- Included: Gotham XLR cable, embroidered case, stand