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Warm Audio WA-44
Photo: Warm Audio, from its manual, p. 1.

Warm Audio

Warm Audio WA-44

Passive ribbon, figure-8; a recreation of the RCA 44 (44-BX), with a long 2.5 µm aluminium ribbon, neodymium magnet and CineMag transformer

Type
Ribbon
Pattern
Figure-8
Max SPL
140 dB SPL
Impedance
270 Ω
Rated range
20 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the graph figure 8. Product-page chart without a title or measuring conditions; dB axis labelled -30dB to -60dB with no reference.

Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.

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All specs

From the manual
Capsule99.1% aluminium ribbon, 2.5 µm thick, 4.7 × 59.7 mm, made in Japan; neodymium magnet. "99.1% Aluminum, 2.5-Micron thick Ribbon (4.7mm x 59.7mm)"; "custom-crafted in Japan" (p. 5); "Powerful Neodymium Magnet".p. 7
Max SPL140 dB SPL. "Max SPL: 140dB"; no condition given.
Output impedance270 ohm. "Output Impedance: 270 ohms".
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±12 dB. "Frequency Response: 20 Hz-20 kHz (+/- 12db)".
Poweringnone (passive); phantom power unnecessary and to be avoided. "The WA-44 does not need phantom power to operate"; the transformer gave some protection against 48 V in tests, "applying 48v to the WA-44 is unnecessary and should be avoided".p. 6
Connectorpigtail cable with XLR-3 male (Gotham star-quad cable). "Pigtail XLR Gotham Cable With Star Quad Shielding".p. 7
Weight2812 g. "Weight: 6.2 lbs"; the French and Spanish lists give "2.812 kg".
Dimensions317.5 × 120.65 × 68.5 mm. "L: 12.5” | W: 4.75” | D: 2.7”"; the French and Spanish lists give "L: 31.75 cm | W: 12.065 cm | D: 6.85 cm" (length × width × depth).
Supplied accessories3/8" stand adapter; embroidered microphone sock; embroidered case. "Included Accessories: 3/8” Mic Stand Adapter, Embroidered Microphone “Sock”, Embroidered Microphone Case".
TransformerCustom CineMag (USA)
Preamp gain (Warm Audio)At least 65 dB of gain recommended; or a Warm Lifter for 26 dB morep. 6

Documents

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Product page on warmaudio.com

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