Detail 01
Cardioid polar pattern
Focuses on the source directly in front while rejecting sound from the sides and rear.
Product detailSKU #1500000479184
Warm AudioRetro 64 Dynamic Vocal and Instrument Microphone - Black Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Warm Audio’s Retro 64 is a matte-black dynamic microphone for vocals and instruments in live-sound work. Its cardioid pattern concentrates on the source in front of the capsule and rejects sound arriving from the sides and rear, helping manage bleed from drums, amplifiers, and monitors on crowded stages. The humbucking dynamic capsule, internal shockmount, and 135 dB maximum SPL suit loud singers and close-miked guitar cabinets, snare drum, or acoustic instruments. It connects by XLR and includes a hardmount and EVA foam case.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Lead or backing vocals on stages where nearby monitors, drums, and amplifiers create bleed.
- Close-miking guitar cabinets or snare drum in a live-performance setup.
- Touring or repeated setup work needing the supplied hardmount and EVA foam case.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
50 Hz–18 kHz frequency response
Its response is voiced for controlled low frequencies and upper-mid vocal presence in live use.
Detail 03
135 dB maximum SPL, THD below 1%
Supports loud vocal sources and close-miked instruments within the listed maximum level.
Detail 04
Internal shockmount
Helps protect the capsule from handling noise, stage vibration, and impacts.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The microphone uses an XLR connection.
- 02The supplied accessories are a microphone hardmount and EVA foam case.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the Retro 64 directional?
Yes. Its cardioid pattern focuses on the source in front of the microphone and rejects sound from the sides and rear.
02What sources is it intended for?
It is described for vocals, guitar cabinets, snare drum, live acoustic instruments, and broadcast applications.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsSound
- Polar Pattern
- Cardioid
- Impedance
- 300 Ohm
- Frequency Response
- 50 Hz–18 kHz
- Sensitivity
- -56 dB ±3 dB at 1 kHz (0 dB = 1 V/Pa)
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- H
3 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Body Finish
- Matte black
- Finish
- Matte black
1 detailsConnections & power
- Connector
- XLR
3 detailsSize & weight
- Length
- 7.5 inch
- Weight
- 1.7
- Diameter
- 2 inch
4 detailsOther
- Accessories
- Microphone hardmount and EVA foam case
- Maximum SPL
- 135 dB (THD < 1%)
- Product Type
- Dynamic microphone
- Internal Shockmount
- Yes
