A legendary mic, reborn.
Faithfully recreating one of the most in-demand, balanced and natural-sounding tube condenser microphones ever made, the Warm Audio WA-CX12 is ideal for capturing virtually any sound source with extreme accuracy. With decades of use in the world’s top studios and by some of the world’s greatest engineers and artists, the original microphone stood out as open, airy and natural. Matching the classic, CK12-style capsule with a custom, large-core TAB-Funkenwerk USA output transformer helps the CX12 capture musical bass, organic mids and polished high end. No-compromise components and elite build quality, mean the WA-CX12 delivers an iconic sound that belongs in every mic locker. It includes a custom hardcase.
Specifications
- Custom edge terminated, dual-backplate, all-brass vintage CK12-style capsule
- Custom TAB-Funkenwerk (AMI) USA output transformer
- Premium 12AY7 vacuum tube
- Premium capacitors
- Polar patterns: 9 patterns— cardioid, omnidirectional, figure-8, + 6 additional mixed patterns
- Max SPL: 149dB
- Frequency Response: 30Hz–20kHz
- Output Impedance: 200 ohms
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 73dB
- EIN / Self-noise: 32dBA
- Power Source: External IEC grounded PSU
- Cable: Gotham 5 meter GAC-7, premium 7-pin tube microphone cable
- Total Weight: 17 lb.; mic only: 2 lb. 7 oz.
- Mic Dimensions: 11-5/8" x 2" (29.5 cm x 5 cm)
Features
- Faithful recreation of the legendary, natural and balanced C12 tube microphone
- Custom, solid brass CK12-style capsule and TAB-Funkenwerk USA output transformer
- nine polar patterns, including cardioid, omnidirectional and figure-8 patterns plus six intermediate stages
- Hand-selected, premium 12AY7 vacuum tube and boutique 7-pin GAC-7 tube cable from Gotham Switzerland