Warm Audio WA-44 Studio Ribbon Microphone Bundle with Warm Lifter
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Description
The Warm Audio WA-44 Bundle pairs the WA-44 studio ribbon microphone with the Warm Lifter inline active preamp. The WA-44 is a figure-8 ribbon mic inspired by the RCA 44BX, featuring a 99.1% aluminum ribbon, neodymium magnet, and CineMag USA transformer for warm, vintage tone. The Warm Lifter adds 26 dB of clean gain for low-output ribbon and dynamic mics, with a selectable 100 Hz high-pass filter and a 3 kHz high-shelf boost for added clarity on darker microphones.
Ribbon microphones produce a naturally lower output level than condensers, so pairing the WA-44 with the Warm Lifter solves the gain challenge at the source. The Lifter's phantom-powered inline design sits between the microphone and preamp, boosting the signal before it reaches the mixer or interface. This reduces the need to push preamp gain to its limits, keeping noise low and preserving the WA-44's full frequency detail. The selectable high-pass filter at 100 Hz is useful for taming the WA-44's pronounced proximity effect when recording up close.
WA-44 Specifications
- Type: Ribbon
- Polar pattern: Figure-8
- Ribbon: 99.1% aluminum, 2.5-micron thick (4.7 mm x 59.7 mm)
- Transformer: Custom CineMag USA
- Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+/-12 dB)
- Max SPL: 140 dB
- Output impedance: 270 Ohms
- Dimensions: 317.5 x 120.7 x 68.6 mm (12.5" x 4.75" x 2.7")
- Weight: 2.81 kg (6.2 lb)
Warm Lifter Specifications
- Gain: 26 dB clean output gain
- High-pass filter: 100 Hz (selectable)
- High-shelf boost: 3 kHz (selectable)
- Power: 48V phantom power (pass-through)
In the Box
- WA-44 ribbon microphone with pigtail XLR cable
- Warm Lifter inline active preamp
- 3/8" mic stand adapter
- Embroidered microphone sock
- Embroidered protective case