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Warm Audio WA-8000
Photo: Warm Audio, from its manual, p. 1.

Warm Audio

Warm Audio WA-8000

Large-diaphragm tube condenser (6AU6), K67-style capsule, transformer output, cardioid and omni switched on the mic, external power supply

Type
Condenser
Pattern
Cardioid / omni
Sensitivity
−33 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
15 dB(A)
Max SPL
131 dB SPL
Impedance
100 Ω
Rated range
20 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the graph cardioid. Product-page chart without a title or measuring conditions; dB axis labelled +10dB to -20dB (relative). The manual (p. 10) prints the same curve with "Response in dB" and "Frequency in Hz" axis titles.

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
CapsuleCustom dual-diaphragm, centre-terminated, all-brass K67-style capsule, recreating the original '800's. "We recreated the original's custom dual-diaphragm, center-terminated capsule down to the smallest detail"; "very similar to the early K67 assemblies that Neumann made". Product page: "all-brass, custom K67-style capsule".p. 4
Sensitivity−33 dBV/Pa, cardioid; also −36 dBV/Pa, omni. "Sensitivity: -33dB/Pa (cardioid), -36dB/Pa (omni)"; read as dB re 1 V/Pa.p. 10
Self-noise15 dB(A), cardioid; also 17 dB(A), omni. "Self-noise: 15dB (A-weighted) cardioid, 17dB (A-weighted) omni".
Max SPL131 dB SPL, cardioid; also 134 dB SPL, omni. "Max SPL: 131dB (cardioid), 134dB (omni)"; no distortion figure given.
Signal-to-noise ratio76 dB, cardioid; also 73 dB, omni. "Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 76dB (cardioid), 73dB (omni)"; no reference or weighting given.
Output impedance100 ohm. "Output Impedance: 100 ohms".
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 20 kHz. "Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz"; no tolerance given.
Poweringexternal power supply (IEC inlet, 110/230 V selector). "Power Source: External 7-pin power supply (included)"; IEC inlet and voltage selector on the supply (p. 5).
Connector7-pin cable to the supply; XLR-3 male output on the supply. Features 5 and 6 (p. 5).p. 5
Supplied accessoriespower supply; IEC power cable; shock mount; Gotham GAC-7 7-pin cable; hard case. "Your WA-8000 package includes the WA-8000 microphone itself, external power supply, IEC power cable, shock mount, Gotham GAC-7 cable, and custom hard case."
Tube6AU6 (NOS), pentodep. 10
Tube coolingTube mounted outside the main body in a finned heat sinkp. 4
CableGotham Audio GAC-7, 7-pin
Warm-upTurn the supply on at least 30 minutes before usep. 5
From the product page
Dynamic range113 dB, A-weighted. "Dynamic Range: 113dBA".
Rated load impedance1000 ohm, minimum. "Rated Load Impedance: ≥1k Ohms".
Finishblack or gold. Colour choice on the page: "Black", "Gold".
TransformerCustom Lundahl (Sweden)

Documents

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Product page on warmaudio.com

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