Warm Audio WA-FT - Microfono a nastro

In a professional recording studio, an engineer positions the WA-FT in front of a guitar cabinet, capturing the full warmth of the amplifier with natural room ambience. The ribbon element responds to transients with a smoothness that flatters electric guitars, brass, and strings alike. This passive ribbon microphone requires no phantom power and delivers a classic figure-8 pickup, ideal for both close miking and Blumlein stereo techniques.

Key specifications

• Microphone type: Ribbon (passive)
• Polar pattern: Figure-8
• Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
• Sensitivity: -53 dB (0 dB = 1V/Pa @ 1 kHz)
• Max SPL: 135 dB SPL (0.5% THD)
• Output impedance: 250 ohms
• Custom CineMag USA transformer
• Aluminum ribbon, 2.5 microns thick, 60mm x 4.5mm
• Brass housing, XLR 3-pin connector
• Includes shockmount, hard case, and cleaning cloth

Why choose it

The WA-FT brings the revered ribbon sound to your studio without the fragility of vintage designs. Its custom transformer ensures high output and low noise, while the robust brass body protects the delicate ribbon. The figure-8 pattern rejects side reflections, focusing on the source with a natural, un-hyped character that takes EQ beautifully.

Ideal use cases

• Recording vocals with a smooth, vintage tone
• Miking guitar and bass cabinets for rich harmonic detail
• Capturing drum overheads and room ambience
• Close-miking brass and woodwind instruments
• Blumlein stereo pair for acoustic ensembles

Good to know

The WA-FT is a passive ribbon microphone, so it requires a preamp with sufficient gain. It does not need phantom power, and in fact, phantom power should be avoided to prevent damage. The included shockmount reduces mechanical noise, and the hard case ensures safe transport.