The WA-8000 is a nod to a very special large diaphragm tube condenser microphone that made its way onto countless platinum recordings starting in the early 90s and continuing today. The sound of this mic has delivered hits for artists ranging from Dr. Dre, Mariah Carey, Boyz II Men and Brian McKnight to Eminem, Rihanna, Drake and more. The original stood out, boasting a natural and open top end, supremely clear midrange, and the ability to render detail in a vocal performance unlike most other mics on the planet. The WA-8000 rises to the occasion and delivers all that top end, beat by beat, at a price that will leave you hypnotized.
Custom K-67 Inspired All-Brass Capsule
Using an upgraded all-brass, custom K-67 inspired capsule coupled with the original circuit design, the WA-8000 is able to achieve true-to-spec results. The capsule is a significant part of the WA-8000’s ability to capture every subtle nuance of vocal and acoustic performances.
Transformer From Lundahl Sweden
We paired the true-to-spec capsule and circuit design with a large-core transformer, custom made for the WA-8000 from Lundahl in Sweden. Transformer selection plays a critical role in the open top end and enormous soundscape that listeners quickly recognize when selecting the WA-8000 to capture an intricate performance.
Rigorously Tested Tube And Cooling System
The WA-8000 uses an NOS (New Old Stock) 6AU6 vacuum tube to match the tonal character of the original. Paired with the tube is a custom-designed heat sink that is essential in reducing heat inside the mic, allowing the tube to operate at optimal temperature. When the tube can operate without overheating, self-noise and distortion virtually disappear, adding to the mic’s astonishingly clean sonic character.
Premium Cable From Gotham Switzerland
Often overlooked, the cable connecting a tube microphone to its power supply is quite a critical element of the signal chain. The WA-8000 uses a custom GAC-7 7-pin cable from Gotham, Switzerland. The design and build quality of this cable increases top end presence and the overall size of the recorded image in the stereo field by reducing phase shift and the parasitic effect often found in poorly built cables.
Features
- Custom, All-Brass K67-Inspired Capsule
- Capsule Makeup: Gold Sputtered, Dual Large Diaphragm, Single Backplate, 6 Microns NOS Mylar (PET Film)
- Custom Transformer From Lundahl Sweden
- New-Old-Stock 6AU6 Vacuum Tube
- Gotham 5 Meter GAC-7, 7-Pin Tube Microphone Cable
- Wima Capacitors
- Self-Noise: 15dB (A-Weighted) Cardioid, 17dB (A-Weighted) Omni
- Polar Patterns: 2 Patterns – Cardioid, Omni
- Dynamic Range: 113dBA
- Maximum SPL: 131dB (Cardioid), 134dB (Omni)
- Frequency Range: 20 Hz~20 KHz
- Output Impedance: 100 ohms
- Rated Load Impedance: ≥1kOhms
- S/N Ratio: 76dB (Cardioid), 73dB (Omni)
- External IEC Grounded PSU
- Total Weight: 13.3Lbs
- Mic Length: 7.5 Inches
- Mic Diameter: 2.5 Inches
- Includes: WA-8000 Microphone, External Power Supply, IEC Power Cable, Shock Mount, Gotham GAC-7 Cable, And Custom Hard Case
Prompt Shipping and professional packaging
We offer a broad range of shipping options thanks to our long-running partnerships with UPS, FedEx and DHL. Our warehouse staff are trained to package your goods precisely according to the specifications we provide. Your items are carefully inspected and properly secured before shipping. We ship to hundreds of thousands of customers every day across various countries. Our determination to be the biggest online retailer worldwide is demonstrated by this. The warehouses and centers of distribution are located in Europe, as well as the USA.
Note that orders containing more than one item are processed according to the item.
Prior to shipping, we examine the items ordered thoroughly. The majority of orders will be shipped within 48 hours. The delivery time is between 3-7 working days.
Returns
We don't manage the stock in our warehouse or factory. The stock levels may fluctuate at any time. Please understand it may happen that your order will be out of stock after the order has been placed.
The policy is for 30 days. We are unable to replace or refund your purchase after 30 days from the date of purchase.
You are able to return a product when it's unopened and still in the same condition as the day you received it. The item must be returned in the original packaging.
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