Detail 01
Nine polar patterns
Select from cardioid, omni, figure-8, and six mixed patterns for different placement and capture choices.
Product detailSKU #1500000204633
Warm AudioWA-47 Tube Condenser Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Warm Audio's WA-47 is an analog tube condenser microphone built around a dual-diaphragm, gold-sputtered K47-style capsule, a 5751 tube, and a large-core TAB (AMI) transformer. Its nine selectable polar patterns—cardioid, omni, figure-8, plus six mixed positions—give a studio, home, or live setup more routing options from one microphone. The package includes its power supply, shockmount, cable, and case, so the remaining setup need is a microphone stand.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Studio, home, or live microphone setups needing cardioid, omni, figure-8, and mixed polar-pattern choices
- Recording workflows that need a tube condenser with an included power supply, cable, shockmount, and case
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Setups that require a microphone stand to be included.
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
20 Hz-20 kHz frequency response
This is the microphone's listed frequency-response range.
Detail 03
140 dB maximum SPL
This is the listed maximum sound-pressure level.
Detail 04
XLR connector
The microphone uses an XLR connection.
Detail 05
254 mm length; 90 mm diameter
These dimensions help account for physical placement in a recording setup.
Detail 06
Included power supply, shockmount, cable, and case
These listed items come with the microphone.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Plan to provide a microphone stand; none is included.
- 02Allow space for a 254 mm-long, 90 mm-diameter microphone.
- 03The microphone uses an XLR connector.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Which polar patterns does the WA-47 offer?
It has nine patterns: cardioid, omni, figure-8, and six mixed patterns.
02What is included with the microphone?
A power supply, shockmount, cable, and case are included.
03Does it include a stand?
No. A stand is not included.
04What is its maximum SPL?
The listed maximum SPL is 140 dB.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsSound
- Max SPL
- 140dB
- Capsule
- Condenser
- Polar Pattern
- 9 patterns
- Frequency Response
- 20Hz–20kHz
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Switches
- Not Specified
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gray
- Type
- Mounted
4 detailsConnections & power
- Phantom Power Required
- Not Specified
- Analog or Digital
- Analog
- Connector
- XLR
- Power Supply
- Yes
3 detailsSize & weight
- Length
- 254 mm
- Weight
- 9
- Diameter
- 90 mm
5 detailsIn the box
- Shockmount
- ✓ Included
- Case or Gig Bag
- ✓ Included
- Stand
- ✕ Not included
- Cable
- ✓ Included
- Clip
- ✕ Not included
