Deskripsi

Warm Audio WA-19 is a dynamic studio microphone designed as a faithful recreation of the AKG D19, a popular dynamic microphone from the 1960s. Here’s a breakdown of what it is:

• Vintage Inspiration: It aims to capture the sonic characteristics of the original AKG D19, a microphone known for its use on various sources, including drums (famously by Ringo Starr of The Beatles), acoustic guitar, and vocals.
• Dynamic Capsule: The WA-19 features a custom, hand-assembled dynamic cardioid humbucking capsule. This design aims to provide the noise rejection and reduced proximity effect typical of dynamic microphones while offering a more detailed and airy top-end response, often associated with condenser microphones.
• Acoustic High-Pass Filter: A unique feature is the variable acoustic high-pass filter ring. This allows you to cut up to 10dB at 50Hz by physically adjusting the space behind the capsule. This is designed to reduce unwanted low-frequency build-up without introducing the phase shift that can occur with electronic high-pass filters in preamps.
• Reduced Proximity Effect: The microphone body incorporates ventilated slots to further minimize the bass boost that can occur when a microphone is placed close to a sound source (proximity effect). This makes it suitable for close-miking situations without becoming overly boomy.
• Transformerless Design: The WA-19 has a transformerless design with a 200Ω output impedance, staying true to one of the original D19 variants.
• Applications: Warm Audio suggests the WA-19 is excellent for:
  • Drum overheads and hi-hats
  • Snare bottom
  • Acoustic guitar
  • Studio and live vocals
  • Guitar cabinets
  • Toms
  • Piano
• Build Quality: It features a rugged metal construction and a thin, pencil-style body for easy placement.
• Available in Two Colors: Nickel and Black.

In essence, the Warm Audio WA-19 is a dynamic microphone that seeks to blend the practical advantages of a dynamic mic (high SPL handling, good off-axis rejection, less sensitivity to room noise) with a more open and detailed sound reminiscent of condensers, particularly in the higher frequencies. The inclusion of the acoustic high-pass filter is a notable feature for controlling low-end frequencies directly at the microphone.