Warm Audio WA-47jr - FET Transformerless Condenser Microphone

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$263.50excluding VAT

Estimated delivery: 5th - 7th March 2025

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Summary of returns policies and timescales

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UK & Europe	EU Standard	Gear4music Standard	Gear4music Optional
Return Period	14 days	30 days	up to 180 days
Standard delivery charges refunded?	Yes	Yes	Yes, up to 30 days
Upgraded delivery charges refunded?	Standard costs only	Standard costs only	Standard costs only
Free collection on cancellation	No	No	Yes, up to 30 days
Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item	Yes, within 14 days	Yes, within 14 days	Yes, within 30 days

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Key Features

47-style microphone optimised for the modern era
Three switchable polar patterns - ideal for a wide range of applications
Toshiba transistors and high-grade capacitors deliver optimal audio fidelity
Selectable -10dB pad and high-pass filter
Complete with shockmount, hardmount and zipper storage pouch

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Warm Audio WA-47jr - FET Transformerless Condenser Microphone Overview

The Warm Audio WA-47jr - FET Transformerless Condenser Microphone captures the essence of the classic '47 microphone, which has been used on countless iconic records for the past 50 years. The WA-47jr is an FET transformerless version of the '47, which features 3 polar patterns, allowing for multiple recording techniques, and a variety of tones. The Warm Audio WA-47jr is versatile, and provides impressive sound quality from anything including vocals, guitars, drums, brass, piano, strings, and more.

Designed for a variety of applications, the WA-47jr is ideal for the pro studio, home studio, broadcasting, and live sound. The Warm Audio WA-47jr produces a very similar tone to the vintage '47 microphone. Utilising carefully selected and sourced components, the WA-47jr condenser microphone captures the true beauty and high quality sound of the classic '47 mic, without the need for the expensive price tag. Additionally, the WA-47jr comes with a shockmount, hardmount, and zipper storage pouch.

Product Ref: 102727

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47-style microphone - meticulously recreated design

The Warm Audio WA-47jr - FET Transformerless Condenser Microphone uses premium components to capture the true essence of the classic '47 microphone. Utilising a custom reproduction of the vintage k47 style capsule, designed with the same hole pattern and frequency response, the WA-47jr is able to replicate the tone found in the vintage '47.

Using a Toshiba FET circuit, Wima film capacitors, and Panasonic electrolytic capacitors, the WA-47jr delivers impressive sound quality, and a tone that puts itself far above the rest in that price range. With its top-notch components that have been precision manufactured and carefully sourced, the WA-47jr is able to produce a very similar tone to the classic '47 microphone.

Ideal for vocal and instrument recordings

Warm Audio has produced a microphone that captures the beauty of the classic '47 microphone, without the extremely high pricing. It is versatile and sounds stunning on vocals, brass, piano, drums, percussion, and acoustic/electric guitars. You can use the WA-47jr on just about anything, and be sure you will always get high-end results. The '47 was one of the most popular microphones ever made, and Warm Audio produced an impressive replica of this high-end mic. All the components have been carefully selected and sourced to provide you with the best sound possible.

Multiple polar patterns and onboard controls

The WA-47jr provides you with a great amount of flexibility. It features three different polar patterns including cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-of-eight, allowing you to explore multiple recording techniques, and gather a range of various tones and sounds. The Warm Audio WA-47jr is useful for a variety of applications, and is a great choice for any studio looking for a versatile microphone. It also features onboard controls for attenuating your sound including a -10dB pad and a high-pass filter.

Features

FET transformerless '47 style condenser microphone
Versatile mic that can be used on an array of sources
Custom true '47 capsule reproduction
Fully discrete signal path, Toshiba FET's, Wima film capacitors, Panasonic electrolytic capacitors
Nickel plated
48V phantom powered
3-pin gold-plated XLR
Includes shockmount, hardmount, zipper storage pouch

Specifications

Capsule Makeup: Gold sputtered, dual large diaphragm, single backplate, 6 microns NOS mylar (PET film)
Polar Patterns: Cardioid, figure-of-eight, and omnidirectional
High-Pass Filter: 70Hz
Pad: -10dB
Self-Noise: 9dBa
Dynamic Range: 138dBa
Maximum SPL: 146/157dB (@1kHz 1kOhms 0.5 percent THD, 0/-10dB)
Frequency Range: 20Hz - 20kHz
Sensitivity: 10mV/Pa or -40dB
Output Impedance: 100 ohms
Rated Load Impedance: ≥1kOhms
Maximum Output: 16dBu @ 1kHz, 1kOhms, 0.5 THD
S/N Ratio: 85dbA
Weight: 4.9kg
Mic Diameter: 52mm
Mic Length: 210mm
Product Code: WA-47jr