Warm Audio WA-84 Small Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Nickel

The Warm Audio WA-84 condenser microphone is a small diaphragm cardioid mic created to mimic classic microphone circuitry. The WA-84 is a Class A design that contains WIMA and polystyrene capacitors, Fairchild FET and a CineMag USA transformer. With a custom vintage style capsule Warm Audio has managed to recreate the 84’ mic style and sound, at a greater accessibility for all musicians. This mic gives you big sound in a compact size and does well in a variety of applications, including studio or live use.

Vintage Acoustics In A Modern Recreation

The CineMag transformer is a high-quality American made transformer that is key in giving this mic the full, rich low-end and smooth, buttery top-end that mimics the revered 84’ small diaphragm condenser sound. The capsule has been carefully engineered by an Australian supplier to reproduce classic componentry that helps to deliver excellent vintage-style sonic character. The polystyrene and WIMA capacitors and Fairchild FET help to give this mic a balanced sound that does great with many different types of instruments such as acoustic guitar, strings, woodwinds, bass, piano and drums, as well as doing excellent with vocals this mic is extremely versatile.

Compact Size With A Big Sound

The WA-84 has a cardioid directional pattern and the transformer has a large core which gives a powerful sound despite its small size. Thanks to the redesigned classic circuitry the tone has a warm and rich quality that you would want from a vintage mic but with modern components that help to overcome limitations of the original.