Warm Audio WA-CX24 Microphone
Best stereo tube microphone for professional sounding home studio recordings.
This stereo tube condenser microphone aims to capture recordings with a natural sense of space and dimension. Its versatile polar patterns and capsule rotation offer flexibility, while the tube character provides a smooth, musical sound. It's a comprehensive solution for achieving polished stereo recordings right from the source.
$1599.00
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Who it's for
- Recording engineers desiring rich, expansive stereo imaging
- Producers needing adaptable stereo recording for diverse instruments
- Studios seeking high-end stereo tube sound on a practical budget
Who should skip it
- Project studio owners with tight equipment budgets
- Engineers preferring streamlined, minimalist recording setups
- Users prioritizing zero-maintenance, solid-state reliability
Performance breakdown
Stereo Imaging
Rotating capsules provide unmatched spatial depth for complex acoustic sources.
Sonic Character
Authentic tube circuitry delivers that sought-after vintage harmonic richness.
Build Integrity
Premium brass capsules and custom transformers ensure professional-grade durability.
Versatility
Nine polar patterns offer immense flexibility for diverse recording environments.
Noise Floor
Self-noise is acceptable but requires careful gain staging for quiet sources.
SPL Handling
Easily captures loud drum overheads without compromising signal clarity.
Key Specs
Type
Large-Diaphragm Stereo Tube Condenser Microphone
Polar Patterns
9 Patterns (Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Figure-8, and 6 Mixed)
Capsules
2x Custom Edge-Terminated, Dual-Backplate, All-Brass Vintage CK12-Style
Transformers
2x Custom T14 TAB-Funkenwerk (AMI) USA Output
Tube
Premium 12AY7 Vacuum
Frequency Response
30 Hz – 20 kHz
Max SPL
149 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
73 dB
Self-Noise
22 dBA
Operating Voltage
230 V
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