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Warm Audio WA-84
Photo: Warm Audio, from its manual, p. 1.

Warm Audio

Warm Audio WA-84

Small-diaphragm FET condenser, cardioid, KK84-style screw-on capsule, transformer output, -10 dB pad

Type
Condenser
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−39 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
16 dB(A)
Max SPL
123 dB SPL
Impedance
200 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 has no response graph.

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
CapsuleVintage-style (KK84-style) cardioid capsule reproduction, made in Australia; screw-on, replaceable. "precisely reproduced to vintage specs", "manufactured by an Australian capsule supplier"; replaceable, "can be screwed and unscrewed from the microphone" (p. 6). Product page: "a custom KK84-style capsule".p. 5
Sensitivity−39 dBV/Pa (11 mV/Pa), 1 kHz. "-39dB" (no reference printed; 11 mV/Pa is -39.2 dBV/Pa).p. 7
Self-noise16 dB(A), IEC 651. "Equivalent Noise: 16dBA (IEC651)".
Max SPL123 dB SPL, 1 kHz, 0.5% THD, pad off; also 133 dB SPL, -10 dB pad. "Maximum SPL: 123/133dB @ 1kHz, 0.5% THD, 0/-10dB".
Signal-to-noise ratio78 dB, A-weighted, IEC 651. "S/N Ratio: 78dBA (IEC651)".
Dynamic range107 dB, A-weighted, IEC 651. "Dynamic Range: 107dBA (IEC651)".
Output impedance200 ohm. "Output Impedance: 200Ω".
Rated load impedance1000 ohm, minimum. "Rated Load Impedance: ≥1kΩ".
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 20 kHz. "Frequency Range: 20Hz - 20kHz"; no tolerance given.
Powering48 V phantom. "48V Phantom powered".
Pad−10 dB. "Pad: 0db or -10db"; the pad acts "right after the capsule" (p. 6).
ConnectorXLR-3 male, gold-plated. "Connector: 3-Pin Gold-Plated XLR".
Weight122 g. "Weight: 122g".
Dimensions132 × 22 mm. "Diameter: 22mm"; "Length: 132mm" (length × diameter).
Supplied accessoriescardioid capsule; shock mount; mic clip; windscreen; carrying case. "Single Unit Package Includes: Microphone, Cardioid Capsule, Shock-mount, Mic Clip, Windscreen, Carrying Case".
CircuitFully discrete class A, Fairchild FET
TransformerCineMag (USA), nickel corep. 5
CapacitorsPolystyrene, WIMA and tantalum through-hole capacitors
From the product page
Finishnickel or black. Colour choice on the page: "Nickel", "Black", each single or pair.

Documents

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Product page on warmaudio.com

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