The Original Lead Vocal Mic The WA-44 faithfully recreates the most iconic studio ribbon microphone of all time. Just like the legendary RCA 44BX ribbons of the 1930s loved by crooners, band leaders, drummers, upright bassists, producers and more, the WA-44 delivers powerful bass with a pronounced proximity effect, lush mids, and a tamed top end. The WA-44 excels on loud audio source and delivers the iconic warm, vintage, & sultry tones, which is what made the original the mic of choice for some of the most legendary vocalists including Elvis Presley, Ella Fitzgerald, Jeff Tweedy, Frank Sinatra, Johnny Cash and many more. Vintage-Correct Ribbon & Custom Transformer With a boutique-quality build and design, the WA-44 is manufactured with exacting quality standards to match the most prized original 1930s-era RCA 44BX vintage mics. The WA-44 ribbon is 99.1% aluminum, true-to-length, 2.5 microns-thick, and custom-crafted in Japan. Paired with the ribbon is a heavy, true-to-size Neodymium magnet designed to create a strong magnetic field capable of delivering nuances and detail in the midrange. The ribbon and magnet are powered by a USA-made CineMag transformer built to reproduce true-to-vintage tone with added modern reliability. Weighing in at over six pounds, the WA-44 revives this classic design with a premium build of intricate and rugged metal work that is ready for everyday studio use and abuse. Applications VocalsSultry Vocals PianoHaunting Piano RoomTruthful Room Tone HornsClassic Horns Warmth and clarity in lead vocals with body & depth. Colt Capperune Demo Key Features Specs Components Artists Reviews Sound Samples What you need to know Like the original RCA 44-BX ribbon mic, the WA-44 includes all the features that deliver a complete and professional recording experience. The ribbon and magnet in the WA-44 combine to deliver the delicate detail of a ribbon with plenty of bass and rich midrange with highs that never get harsh. A custom CineMag transformer delivers all of the body and depth of the ribbon, allowing the tone to shine through as it hits the preamplifier. The WA-44 operates in figure-8 mode. The figure-8 polar pattern captures audio from directly in front of and behind the mic. This is great for off-axis rejection on the side, and tasteful capture of room reflections with strategic mic placement. Technical Specifications Product Description & External Specs Recreating The Most Iconic Studio Ribbon Mic For Vocals, Keys, Room & Much More Pigtail XLR Gotham Cable With Star Quad Shielding Polar Pattern: Figure-8 L: 12.5” | W: 4.75” D: 2.7” | Weight: 6.2 lbs Included Accessories: 3/8" Mic Stand Adapter, Embroidered Microphone “Sock”, Embroidered Microphone Case 5-Year Warranty Components & Internal Specs Custom CineMag USA Transformer Powerful Neodymium Magnet 99.1% Aluminum, 2.5-Micron thick Ribbon (4.7mm x 59.7mm) Polar Pattern: Figure-8 Performance Specs Frequency Response: 20 Hz-20 kHz (+/- 12db) Max SPL: 140dB Output Impedance: 270 ohms Polar Patterns Bi-Directional (Figure-8)
