Whether we’re talking about looks or sound, the ribbon mics of the 1930s are some of the most immediately identifiable mics of all-time — and Warm Audio has impeccably recreated both for their WA-44 studio ribbon microphone. Just like the originals, the WA-44 delivers rich, warm tone that epitomizes “classic” ribbon character. Its bidirectional polar pattern provides exceptional off-axis rejection while its custom, vintage-matched ribbon and robust neodymium magnet work in tandem with a custom CineMag USA-made transformer to deliver lush mids, a rolled-off top end, and the pronounced proximity effect that ribbons are known and prized for. Inspected and tested by Warm Audio, the WA-44 is the perfect choice for capturing lead tones on vocals, horns, acoustics, drums, piano, voice work, and so much more.


R25999 
  • Brand: Warm Audio
  • SKU: WA 040
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Arguably the most famous broadcast mic of all time

Listen to any classic recording or radio broadcast, and there’s a good chance that you’re hearing an authentic 44 microphone. Heck, some scoring studios and radio stations still use them today! The Warm Audio WA-44 conscientiously reproduces all the detail and nuance that made the original version of the ribbon mic one of the most famous broadcast microphones of all time — rich proximity effect, tamed high end, and mid-range presence.

Vintage sound with modern components

While the sound of the WA-44 oozes that coveted vintage panache, it’s made from only the best of modern components. These include the namesake 2.5-micron-thick ribbon, which is made from more than 99% aluminum. Additionally, powering the WA-44’s potent neodymium magnet is a custom US-made CineMag transformer. Finally, the included Star-Quad shielded Gotham XLR cable ensures that your sounds reach your interface with only the finest audio representation.

Certain to be a contemporary studio workhorse

The 44 microphones of yesteryear may have been destined to become the mics for broadcast, but the WA-44 of today is all but guaranteed to become your new studio workhorse. Its narrow bidirectional (figure-8) polar pattern gives your source a focused sound with its fantastic off-axis rejection, and its huge frequency response plus high max SPL make the WA-44 an excellent choice not only for voice, but also drums and cymbals, strings, horns, piano, and much more.

Warm Audio WA-44 Studio Ribbon Microphone Features:

  • Faithful re-creation of the most iconic broadcast ribbon mic of all-time
  • Rich proximity effect brings out the low end, making it sound bold and authoritative on vocals for both speech and music
  • Rolled-off top end tames harshness for a smooth, natural sound on vocals, drums and cymbals, horns, strings, piano, and much more
  • Tight bidirectional (figure-8) polar pattern provides superb off-axis rejection and gives your source a focused sound
  • Made from top-quality premium components: strong Neodymium magnet powered by a USA-made CineMag transformer and a 99.1% aluminum ribbon that is 2.5-microns thick
  • Includes a Star-Quad shielded Gotham XLR cable and embroidered case
  • 20Hz–20kHz frequency response (+/- 12db) captures every nuance and detail
  • 140dB max SPL enables it to handle loud sound sources with ease