Warm Audio WA-19 Black
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A Microphone in the Spirit of 1960s Studio Dynamics, Revisited for Modern Use
The WA-19 BLACK fits within the concept of "all-purpose" dynamic microphones that marked the golden age of recording: a compact format, immediate handling, and a sonic signature capable of adapting to many situations. Within the range, it positions itself as a quick-to-set-up recording tool, complementary to a condenser microphone when seeking more control over harshness, better off-axis rejection, and excellent handling of high levels. This BLACK version emphasizes visual discretion (studio, live, recording), while retaining the model's DNA.
Who and What Is the WA-19 BLACK Designed For?
This cardioid dynamic microphone is aimed at both home studio users and sound engineers and musicians who want a reliable, robust, and musical microphone for fast and quality recording. Its cardioid directivity helps isolate the source in untreated rooms, limits bleed, and facilitates placement. On a drum kit, it performs well as a snare mic (clear attack), on toms (controlled body), or as a "punchy" overhead supplement depending on the desired aesthetic. On guitar amps, it captures the grain without making the high end too harsh, while handling high volumes.
The WA-19 BLACK also works very well on brass instruments (SPL handling and dense rendering), percussions, and certain vocals when a more "direct" result is desired, less sensitive to ambient noise than a condenser. In broadcast, streaming, or podcasting, it can be suitable provided you have a preamp offering sufficient clean gain, as its sensitivity is typical of a dynamic microphone.
Technical specifications
| Frequency response | 30 Hz - 18 kHz | Capsule | dynamic |
| Category | voice microphone | Color | Black |
| Directivity | cardioid | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the WA-19 Black suitable for recording a snare drum or a guitar amp?
Its capacity to handle up to 145 dB SPL allows close placement on snare drum and guitar amp. The cardioid pattern helps to limit bleed, while the frequency response ranges from 30 Hz to 18 kHz.
Which preamp should be used with this dynamic microphone?
With a sensitivity of -53 dB ±3 dB at 1 kHz, this microphone requires more gain than a condenser model. A preamp with sufficient gain headroom and low noise is recommended, especially for soft vocals or distant miking.
Is the high-pass filter of the WA-19 Black adjustable?
An acoustic high-pass filter at 50 Hz is adjustable over a range from 0 to -10 dB. It helps reduce stand vibrations, hums, and excess low-end due to proximity effect.
Can this microphone be connected to a standard audio interface?
The XLR connection allows hookup to a standard audio interface, mixer, or mic preamp. Its impedance is 200 ohms.
Is the WA-19 Black suitable for podcasting and streaming?
For podcasting, streaming, or broadcasting, its cardioid dynamic capsule reduces ambient noise pickup compared to more sensitive mics. A preamp providing clean gain remains necessary due to its sensitivity of -53 dB ±3 dB at 1 kHz. Its size of 152.4 mm length by 35.5 mm diameter facilitates mounting on a boom arm or mic stand.
