Detail 01
Figure-8 polar pattern
It rejects off-axis noise while its bidirectional pickup can bring ambience into a recording.
Product detailSKU #1500000428656
Warm AudioWA-44 Studio Ribbon Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
WA-44 is a figure-8 studio ribbon microphone designed for recordings that benefit from weighty lows, a full midrange, and restrained treble. Its pronounced proximity effect can add depth to a vocal, while the ribbon’s smooth top end is suited to harsh, sibilant, or overly bright sources. The bidirectional pattern also gives you a choice: focus on the source with off-axis rejection, or change distance to bring more of the room into vocals, horns, acoustic instruments, and percussion.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Recording vocals with pronounced proximity effect for added low-end depth and a smooth top end.
- Taming harsh, sibilant, or overly bright vocals, horns, cymbals, and percussion.
- Using microphone distance to balance direct sound with room ambience on acoustic instruments or as a room mic.
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.
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2.5-micron, 99.1% pure aluminum ribbon
The ribbon is suspended between the poles of a premium neodymium magnet.
Detail 03
American-made CineMag transformer
It carries the ribbon signal to the included Star-Quad shielded XLR cable.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The pronounced proximity effect is part of the microphone’s vocal character.
- 02A Star-Quad shielded XLR cable is included.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What polar pattern does the WA-44 use?
It uses a tight figure-8 polar pattern.
02Does it include an XLR cable?
Yes. A Star-Quad shielded XLR cable is included.
03Can it capture room ambience?
Yes. Its bidirectional pickup lets you vary ambient sound by changing microphone distance.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- S
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
