Warm Audio WA 84 Microphone

The Warm Audio WA-84 Microphone delivers the kind of rich, polished sound you normally hear on classic records. It captures every detail with clarity while keeping the top end smooth and easy on the ears. Whether you are recording acoustic guitar, drum overheads, or strings, this mic helps your tracks sound full, balanced, and ready for the mix. If you want a professional tone that feels warm and natural, this is a microphone you can trust.

Warm Audio WA 84 Review

Built as a faithful recreation of the legendary 84-style small-diaphragm condenser, the WA-84 condenser microphone combines vintage inspiration with modern reliability. It features a fully discrete Class A circuit, a custom USA-made CineMag transformer, and a carefully reproduced KK84-style capsule.

Unlike many modern transformerless designs, this microphone keeps the rich mids and tight low end that made the originals famous. A subtle dip around 8 to 10 kHz smooths harsh highs without losing sparkle. The switchable -10 dB pad gives you extra headroom for loud sources like snare drums and toms. Powered by standard 48V phantom power, each mic is hand-tested to ensure consistent, studio-ready performance.

A True Legendary Neumann KM 84 Clone 

The Warm Audio WA 84 Microphone is a faithful recreation of the iconic Neumann KM 84, one of the most respected small-diaphragm condenser microphones ever made. The original became a studio staple thanks to its smooth top end, natural detail, and balanced low end. Engineers loved how it captured acoustic instruments and drum overheads without sounding harsh or thin.

Warm Audio carefully studied vintage units to recreate the key components and signal path that gave the Neumann KM-84 its signature sound. The result is a microphone that delivers the warmth, clarity, and musical response of the original, paired with modern reliability and accessible pricing.

Warm Audio WA-84 Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone Features

• Clear, natural sound with smooth highs
• Ideal for drums, acoustic guitar, strings, and percussion
• Handles loud sources with ease
• Full low end with detailed mids
• Premium components for long-lasting reliability
• Classic studio-inspired tone

Warm Audio WA 84 Specs

• Small-diaphragm transformer-balanced condenser microphone
• Cardioid pattern with optional omni in stereo package
• Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Sensitivity -39 dB or 11 mV per Pa at 1 kHz
• Output impedance 200 ohms
• Rated load impedance 1kω / 1,000 ohms or greater
• Switchable pad 0 dB or -10 dB
• Requires 48V phantom power
• Utilizes a CineMag USA transformer
• Fully discrete Class A signal path
• Available in Nickel and Black finishes

What’s in the box of our Warm Audio WA-84 Condenser Microphone?

• Warm Audio WA 84 small diaphragm condenser microphone with cardioid capsule
• Shockmount
• Hardmount
• Windscreen
• Carrying case

Warm Audio WA-84 Mic Dimensions

• Height: 5.0 in
• Width: 0.8 in
• Depth: 0.8 in
• Weight: 0.27 lbs

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