Detail 01
Three polar patterns: cardioid, omni and figure-8
You can select among three listed pickup-pattern options.
Product detailSKU #1500000264370
Warm AudioWA-251 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Warm Audio’s WA-251 is a large-diaphragm condenser microphone built around a custom all-brass, edge-terminated WA-12-B-60V capsule and a JJ 12AY7 vacuum tube. It offers cardioid, omni and figure-8 operation, giving one microphone three pattern options for studio, home or live use. The design is voiced around balanced capture with a rich character, handling a bright top end alongside rich lows. A 5 m Gotham Audio GAC-7 cable is part of the microphone system described here.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Recording, home or live setups that need cardioid, omni and figure-8 pattern choices.
- Capture work seeking balanced response with a bright top end and rich low end.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
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Detail 02
JJ 12AY7 vacuum tube
A 12AY7 tube is part of the microphone’s design.
Detail 03
5 m Gotham Audio GAC-7 cable
The described cable length is 5 m.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Which polar patterns are available?
The WA-251 offers cardioid, omni and figure-8 patterns.
02What capsule does it use?
It uses a custom all-brass WA-12-B-60V, edge-terminated capsule with a dual backplate.
03Is a cable described for the WA-251?
Yes. It uses a 5 m Gotham Audio GAC-7 cable.
Reference
Full specifications
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1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Yellow
