Warm Audio WA-44 Ribbon Microphone (B-Stock)

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Product Code: B-1037
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Front End Audio has a fantastic deal on this factory direct B-Stock microphone! This WA-44 arrived to us directly from Warm Audio quality control where they deemed it as "B-Stock" for whatever reason. We have fully inspected this microphone and you will be hard pressed to find a flaw! However, in the nature of being B-Stock, do expect a minor cosmetic issue but rest assured that it will have absolutely no impact on the functionality or performance of this microphone. Otherwise, this microphone is brand new and carries a full manufacturers warranty. This is your opportunity to grab a deal on a "just like new" WA-44 from Warm Audio!

The Warm Audio WA-44 Ribbon Microphone is a faithful recreation of the most iconic studio ribbon microphone of all time, known for its warm, vintage, sultry tones. The WA-44 is a faithful recreation of the most iconic studio ribbon microphone of all time. Just like the legendary RCA 44 ribbons of the 1930s, the WA-44 delivers warm, vintage, sultry tones and excels on loud audio sources. The tight figure-8 polar pattern removes side-address noise while its custom, vintage-matched ribbon and magnet together with a CineMag transformer deliver powerful bass with a pronounced proximity effect, lush mids, and a tamed top end, reducing excessive high end harshness. Featuring premium components and elite build quality, the WA-44 is the perfect choice for capturing lead tones on vocals, horns, acoustics, drums, piano, voice work and much more.

Timeless Ribbon Tone
Delivering the iconic tonal experience at the center of recording and broadcast history, the WA-44 faithfully recreates the warm and vintage tones of the legendary RCA 44 ribbon mic of the 1930s.

Rich Lows & Mids, No Harsh Highs
True to the vintage original, the WA-44 captures powerful bass & rich midrange with enhanced proximity effect. The WA-44 shows off its warm forgiving tone by taming top end harshness for smooth lead tones on vocals, horns, drums, and more.

Sultry On Any Source
Like its inspiration, the WA-44 excels on loud audio sources and removes side-address noise with the tight figure-8 polar pattern. A great choice for vocal recordings that benefit from a reduction in high-end frequencies, the WA-44 is also ideal for capturing haunting horn sections, resonant acoustic instruments, sultry strings, flat drum sounds, deep piano tones, and much more.

Vintage Build, Premium Components
With a boutique-quality build design, the WA-44 is manufactured with exacting quality standards to match the most prized original RCA 44 vintage mics. The WA-44 pairs a true-to-length, custom-crafted Japanese ribbon with a heavy, true-to-size Neodymium magnet powered by a USA-Made CineMag transformer to deliver true-to-vintage tone with added durability. Weighing in at over six pounds and including a Star-Quad shielded Gotham XLR cable connector and embroidered case, all of these components come together to revive a classic mic with a premium, vintage build.  

Hand-Tested In Austin, TX
Like all Warm Audio gear, every single WA-44 is meticulously hand-tested and inspected by trained technicians with a passion for making music in Austin, TX USA.

Warm Audio WA-44 Ribbon Microphone

  • Vocals
  • Acoustic Guitar
  • Drum Overheads
  • Room Mic
  • Horns
  • Strings
  • Voiceover/Broadcast

Warm Audio WA-44 Ribbon Microphone Features

  • Studio Ribbon Microphone
  • Faithful Recreation Of The Most Iconic Studio Ribbon Mic Of All Time
  • Custom CineMag USA Transformer
  • Powerful Neodymium Magnet
  • 99.1% Aluminum, 2.5-Micron thick Ribbon (4.7mm x 59.7mm)
  • Pigtail XLR Gotham Cable With Star Quad Shielding

Warm Audio WA-44 Ribbon Microphone Specifications

  • Polar Pattern: Figure-8
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz-20 kHz (+/- 12db)
  • Max SPL: 140dB
  • Output Impedance: 270 ohms
  • Dimensions: L 12.5” -  W: 4.75” - D: 2.7”
  • Weight: 6.2 lbs

Warm Audio WA-44 Ribbon Microphone Includes

  • Warm Audio WA-44 Ribbon Microphone
  • 3/8" Mic Stand Adapter
  • Embroidered Microphone “Sock”
  • Embroidered Microphone Case
  • Full Manufacturer Warranty

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  • 5
    A Broadcaster must have microphone
    Jerry Perdue

    Bought from Front End last week. I must admit, being a broadcaster for over 55 years, the sound, workmanship and looks are as good as the original RCA 44BX. Looks like WA is going to grab the market on 44BX style mics. I compared it to my 44Bx...no difference! Hats off to Warm Audio for an outstanding product.

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There are some exclusions so check out our Shipping Policy page in the Customer Service section at the bottom of the page.

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