Warm Audio WA-47jr: Vintage Character in a Modern Workflow
The Warm Audio WA-47jr is designed for studios that want the unmistakable sound of a vintage ’47 microphone, but prefer the simplicity and speed of a FET design. Where original tube microphones are often fragile and costly, the WA-47jr offers a robust and affordable alternative that excels on almost any source.
High Quality Components: The Core of Sound
Warm Audio is known for using components that you normally only find in much more expensive microphones. The WA-47jr is no exception:
Custom K47-style Capsule: This capsule (model WA-47-B-80v) is a faithful reproduction of the vintage capsule that was responsible for the midrange “magic” of the original ’47.
Fairchild FETs: The use of discrete Fairchild field effect transistors provides a signal transfer that is both clean and musical, with that typical analog rounding.
WIMA & Polystyrene Capacitors: Ensure impeccable signal integrity and an extremely low noise floor.
Unprecedented Versatility
With three switchable aiming characteristics, the WA-47jr is a true all-rounder:
Cardioid: Perfect for vocals, voiceovers and acoustic guitars with excellent focus.
Omnidirectional: Ideal for choirs, pianos or capturing natural room acoustics.
Figure-8: Indispensable for duo recording or M/S (Mid-Side) stereo techniques.
Smart Features for Practice
The WA-47jr is equipped with a -10 dB pad to effortlessly capture even the loudest sources, such as kick drums or electric guitar amps. The built-in 70 Hz High-Pass filter helps you address unwanted low-frequency rumble and proximity effect right at the source. This saves you valuable time during mixing.
Technical specifications
Type: Large-diaphragm FET condenser microphone.
Capsule: WA-47-B-80v (Gold sputtered, 6 micron mylar).
Directional characteristics: Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Figure-8.
Frequency range: 20 Hz – 20 kHz.
Pad: -10 dB switchable.
Low Cut: 70 Hz switchable.
Eigen noise: 9 dBA (extremely quiet).
Dynamic range: 138 dBA.
Connection: gold-plated 3-pin XLR.
