Warm Audio WA-CX24 Microphone
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Warm Audio WA-CX24 Microphone

4.5

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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Intended Use Vocals, Instruments

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.

Excellent

Sonic Character

Authentic tube circuitry delivers that sought-after vintage harmonic richness.

Excellent

Build Integrity

Premium brass capsules and custom transformers ensure professional-grade durability.

Excellent

Versatility

Nine polar patterns offer immense flexibility for diverse recording environments.

Excellent

Noise Floor

Self-noise is acceptable but requires careful gain staging for quiet sources.

Good

SPL Handling

Easily captures loud drum overheads without compromising signal clarity.

Excellent

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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