Warm Audio WA-44

WA-44 is the first ribbon microphone made by Warm Audio and draws its inspiration from the iconic RCA 44 microphone, which in nearly a century of history has been used in the most important contexts of recording and broadcasting, from radios in the 1930s to all the major production phases of world discography, particularly in the 1950s and 1960s, with recording sessions featuring the likes of Elvis Presley, Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole, etc. Given its distinctive characteristics, the warmth and precision provided by the use of transduction ribbon, this microphone is still widely used now by contemporary artists such as Beck, Wilco and many others.

The WA-44 combines a custom-made, 99.1 percent Japanese aluminum ribbon with a heavy, large neodymium magnet, powered by a U.S.-made CineMag transformer, to deliver the classic ribbon sound but with longer life. Offering the iconic tonal experience that made history in radio recording and broadcasting, the WA-44 faithfully recreates the warm, vintage tones of the legendary RCA 44 ribbon microphone of the 1930s. Like the model it is inspired by, the WA-44 excels on loud audio sources and removes unwanted noise with its narrow figure-8 polar pattern. Ideal for vocal recordings that benefit from high frequency reduction, the WA-44 is also ideal for capturing sections of trumpet, strings, piano, drums and more. WA-44 weighs more than two pounds and comes with a Gotham XLR Star-Quad shielded cable and a fine case, all of which combine to revive a classic microphone with quality vintage construction.