Warm Audio WA-47jr

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Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

Discrete construction
Transformerless FET version of the renowned '47 classic
Gold-coated double large diaphragm
Switchable polar pattern: cardioid, ball, eight
Frequency range: 20 - 20,000 Hz
Dynamic range: 138 dB (A)
Max. SPL: 147/157 dB SPL (@ 1 kHz 1k Ohm 0.5% THD 0 / -10 dB)
Noise: 9 dB (A)
Output impedance: max. 100 ohms
Output: 16 dBu @ 1 kHz 1k ohms
0.5% THD
LoCut: 70 Hz
Pad: -10 dB
Requires 48 V phantom power
Including elastic suspension, microphone holder and storage bag
Dimensions (Ø x length): 52 x 210 mm
Weight: 0.5 kg

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Available since December 2017
Item number 426324
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Tube No
Switchable Polar Pattern Yes
Omnidirectional Yes
Cardioid Yes
Figure-8 Yes
Low Cut Yes
Pad Yes
shockmount included Yes
USB Microphone No

299 €

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A good value '47!

The Warm Audio WA-47jr is one of the cheapest ways to get a studio microphone with a sound inspired by the historic Neumann U47. As the junior version of the already inexpensive Warm Audio WA-47, it uses transformerless condenser technology instead of a tube and therefore does not need an external power supply, which brings the price down even further. Thanks to cleverly designed internal electronics, the sound remains rich and full of character.

Good specs and all-rounder qualities

When it comes to the capsule, the Warm Audio WA-47jr uses the same element as the "senior version" of the more expensive WA-47. Accordingly, it's possible to switch the polar pattern between cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-of-eight. The sound pressure tolerance increases to a respectable 157 dB SPL (at 0.5% THD) when using the pad (10 dB), and at the same time the self-noise of 9 dB(A) is relatively low. Even though there are certainly more accurate clones of the Neumann U47, this is a versatile microphone built with high-quality components that can also be used outside of typical home recording applications.

The polar pattern can be switched between cardioid, figure-of-eight and omnidirectional

For price-conscious music lovers seeking personality

Anyone who's looking for an affordable microphone with a sound full of character (as opposed to a transparent, realistic sound) has found it with the Warm Audio WA-47jr. But its affordability doesn't mean it's just a microphone for beginners: More experienced users will know much better how to use the flexibility and sonic qualities of the transducer to their advantage.

About Warm Audio

Warm Audio is a company founded in 2011 which has made it its mission to offer the highest quality studio equipment at the most affordable prices possible. The focus is on remakes of classic studio standards, whose circuits are reinterpreted, often freely and with flair. The Americans firm’s product range includes their own variants of the Urei 1176 and the Teletronix LA-2A compressor, a Pultec replica, and a number of different microphones and preamps inspired by the corresponding legendary devices from the analogue era.

More than just a vocal microphone

The original Neumann U47 has an absolutely legendary reputation as a microphone for vocals, but it has historically also been used in many other contexts. Similarly, the Warm Audio WA-47jr will also excel whenever a soft and characterful colouration is required: One obvious avenue of potential besides recording vocals would be to use it as a room mic for drums, for example, or as a close mic for brass. In both cases, experimenting with the polar pattern will produce interesting, versatile results. Ultimately, though, this affordable '47 from Warm Audio will also work well in front of the body of an acoustic guitar, the amp of an electric guitar, and in countless other applications.

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WA 47Jr

Ranj 27.06.2019

I have a small home studio, I record my own stuff mostly and have just started going out and recording some bands I play with. I haven't used the mic much.

I recorded guitar bass and drums recently in a small hall. Used it on the bass amp and got nice big warm sound.

Where I have liked it most at the moment, is using a Fathead ii ribbon (body) and Neuman TLM 102 (neck) on the acoustic guitar and then the 47Jr for my (male) vocal. It seems without too much mixing the 47Jr sits above the guitar in a pleasing way. I'm getting up out my chair to sing because it feels good.

On my Martin it seems to capture lots of detail. Need to do more with it to see what is going on.

In my mind and ears it seems to cut out a space in the mix for what I am recording without the need for too much in the way of plugins etc.. As for whether it sounds like anything else I wouldn't know and don't much care, I liked the way it sounded in the ads that Warm Audio did and bought it off the back of mostly what I heard of the vocal takes in those ads. It seems to have a presence that I didn't have in my other mics.

It is not as bright as my Bluebird, seems to be smoother (less brittle) than my Oktava 319. The TLM 102 hasn't got some of the higher frequency detail. The Cascade mic is different thing all together. All completely subjective in a box room where I go to play.

All in all I am enjoying playing and singing to this mic, which after a s*** day at work makes me happy.

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Strange noise and the cable does not holding

zzzzzzz 18.01.2021

Have bought this mic for a figure of eight in mid side recording. Wasn't able to check anything because of two connection problems were found. The first one is noise, as if the wind is blowing. Second one is when the cable is plugged into the microphone, the mechanism does not snap into place. The scope of delivery and quality inspires a lot of confidence in this microphone, but unfortunately I could not enjoy any of this and today it will be sent back.

UPD: Replacing the microphone helped and came a new one that does not make noise. But the second problem remains - the cable does not snap into the microphone. I would say excellent sound for the money.

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Great Microphone

martindslr. 18.03.2022

Combined with a Zen Go this mic is a workhorse It even puts my Nuemann TLM 103 to shame on male and female singers voices.

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Good

YuYooWu 24.05.2022

I chose this condenser and not others that reddit users have recommended is because this mic is used by a singer with a same singing vibe as mine. And I am glad I chose this instead. Last time I listen to reddit about mic recommendation like the Shure M58, I brought it and well, it was ok but not as good as this condenser. Even though I know M58 is a dynamic and stuffs. However, this mic can even record loud vocals well if you position it good, but not the Shure M58 that I brought here at Thomann. Aint dynamic mics suppose to be good at recording loud vocals with its details? Well apparently if you got good positioning with this condenser WA-47jr, it can record the loud vocals together with the clear details of the vocal, while M58 can only record them however on a basic level, with no vocal details whatsoever, just the sound, if you know what I mean. Well I am not to say this condenser records perfectly. My recordings still have some distortion recording through this mic. I don't know the underlying issue for it as for now. However, since my vocals are good, it can compensate for a little distortion for a non studio recording.

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Warm Audio WA-47jr

Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

A good value '47!

Good specs and all-rounder qualities