Warm Audio WA-FT Fen-Tone
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A Ribbon Inspired by the 1950s, Redesigned for Current Setups
The Fen-tone follows the lineage of compact ribbon microphones that appeared in the 1950s, appreciated for their smooth grain, naturally "rounded" high-frequency response, and very organic handling of transients. Warm Audio embraces this philosophy with a "pencil" style design and vented sides that facilitate placement very close to sources, where a bulkier ribbon would quickly become cumbersome.
To meet the demands of today's studios, the Fen-tone incorporates component choices clearly oriented toward performance: custom CineMag USA transformer, neodymium magnet, and thin aluminum ribbon. The goal is simple: preserve the classic ribbon character while gaining stability, usable output level, and compatibility with modern production chains.
Who the Warm Audio Fen-tone Is For and When to Use It
The Fen-tone is aimed at demanding home studios as well as pro studios seeking an easy-to-place ribbon microphone capable of delivering a warm texture and a sense of depth without harshness. On an electric guitar cabinet, it helps tame mid-high aggressiveness while retaining body and substance. On drums, it excels as a room mic, ambiance capture, or on certain pieces when a denser, less "bright" sound than a condenser is desired.
Its figure-8 polar pattern also opens creative uses: front/back capture on acoustic sources, face-to-face duo recording, or controlling reverb by intelligently orienting the sides (null zones) toward unwanted elements. For brass, strings, and piano, the ribbon often delivers a very flattering sound, with silkier highs and a natural presence that fits easily into a mix.
Technical specifications
| Frequency response | 30 Hz - 15 kHz |
| Category | studio microphone |
| Directivity | bidirectional |
| Capsule | ribbon dynamic |
| Connection | XLR |
| Color | Grey |
Questions frequently asked
Does the Warm Audio WA-FT Fen-Tone require phantom power?
Phantom power is required only when the active Warm Lifter mode is enabled. This analog JFET preamp then provides up to +26 dB of gain, with a sensitivity of -21 dBV re. 1 V/Pa.
Is this ribbon microphone suitable for an electric guitar cabinet?
Its maximum SPL handling of 148 dB at 1 kHz for 1% THD allows close placement to a guitar cabinet. The aluminum ribbon and CineMag transformer deliver a dense sound with a less harsh upper midrange.
What is the Fen-Tone's polar pattern?
The bidirectional pattern, or figure-8, picks up sound from the front and rear of the microphone while rejecting sounds from the sides. This configuration enables front/back recording or capturing two performers facing each other.
Can this microphone be connected to a standard audio interface?
In active mode, the switchable +26 dB gain facilitates use with interfaces or mixers that have limited gain reserves. Connection is via XLR, and in passive mode the output impedance is 300 ohms.
Is the size suitable for tight placements on a drum kit?
With dimensions of 170 x 38 mm and a weight of 303 g, this compact model is easier to position between drums or in confined spaces.
