Warm Audio WA-44 Studio Ribbon Microphone

Warm Audio WA-44

The Warm Audio WA-44 is a faithful recreation of one of the most iconic studio ribbon microphones ever produced. Inspired by legendary broadcast ribbons of the 1930s, it delivers the rich proximity effect, authoritative low end, and naturally tamed highs that define classic ribbon tone.

Built with a custom vintage-matched ribbon, powerful neodymium magnet, and a USA-made CineMag transformer, the WA-44 excels on vocals, horns, acoustic instruments, drums, piano, and voice work. Its tight figure-8 polar pattern provides excellent off-axis rejection, making it easy to focus on the source while controlling room bleed.

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Classic Broadcast Tone with Immediate Presence

Ribbon microphones from the 1930s are instantly recognizable, both visually and sonically. The WA-44 captures that unmistakable character, delivering bold low end, lush mids, and a smooth top that naturally reins in harshness on bright sources.

Whether you are recording vocals for music or speech, brass and woodwinds, or room ambience around a drum kit, the WA-44 presents sources with authority and depth that feels finished right from the start.

Vintage Sound Built with Modern Components

While the sound leans heavily into vintage character, the WA-44 is built using modern, reliable components. Its 2.5-micron thick ribbon is made from more than 99 percent aluminum and carefully matched to reproduce the response of classic broadcast ribbons.

A custom USA-made CineMag transformer and powerful neodymium magnet work together to produce the pronounced proximity effect and midrange focus that ribbon microphones are known for, without sacrificing durability or consistency.

A Modern Ribbon Mic That Earns Its Place in Any Studio

With its narrow figure-8 pickup pattern and high max SPL handling, the WA-44 performs just as confidently on loud sources as it does on subtle performances. Drum overheads, guitar amps, horns, strings, and piano all benefit from its focused capture and smooth tonal balance.

Included accessories such as a Gotham Star-Quad XLR cable and embroidered storage case make the Warm Audio WA-44 a complete, studio-ready solution designed for daily use.

Key Highlights

• Faithful recreation of a legendary 1930s broadcast ribbon microphone
• Rich proximity effect with smooth, naturally rolled-off highs
• Tight figure-8 polar pattern for excellent off-axis rejection
• Custom CineMag USA transformer and neodymium magnet design
• High max SPL handling for loud sources like drums and brass
• Includes Gotham Star-Quad XLR cable and embroidered storage case

If you're building a versatile microphone locker, explore more options in our microphones collection, and pair the WA-44 with a quality front end from our audio interface collection for reliable gain and clean signal capture.

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