Description The WA-251 was created to offer a classic microphone design to a new generation of recording artists at an affordable price. We spent a great deal of time listening to different ‘251 microphones to determine what people liked about them and why, how various styles of components impact the tone, and how to give the WA-251 microphone a signature that pays homage to the vintage classic, but also stands out on its own. The WA-251 is an all vacuum tube, large diaphragm, transformer balanced, multi-pattern, large condenser microphone, based on the classic ‘251 that has been used on countless hit records for the last 50 years. The WA-251 is designed for pro studio, home studio, live, and broadcast applications and sounds great on vocals, acoustic/electric guitars, acoustic/electric bass, drums, piano, strings, brass/woodwind instruments, and an array of other sources. The classic ‘251 became extremely popular as a vocal microphone in the 1960’s and is now considered to be one of the greatest condenser microphones ever created. The classic ‘251 is still widely used today in professional recording studios but has become extremely rare and cost prohibitive to acquire. TECHNICAL SPECS Custom WA-12-B-60V edge terminated, dual-backplate, all-brass vintage CK12-style capsule CineMag USA output transformer JJ Slovak 12AY7 vacuum tube Gotham 5 meter GAC-7, 7-pin tube microphone cable Wima, Solen French, and Polystyrene capacitors Polar Patterns: 3 patterns – Cardioid, Omni, Figure-of-eight Frequency Range: 20 Hz~20 kHz Output Impedance: 200 ohms Maximum SPL: 132dB (<0.5% THD) Rated Load Impedance: ≥2kOhms S/N Ratio: 80dBA Equivalent Noise: 12dBA (IEC651) External IEC grounded PSU Total Weight (Mic, PSU, shockmount, cables) – 12 lbs Mic Dimensions: 247mm x 46mm Dynamic Range: 125dBA Includes: Microphone, wood box, PSU, Shock-mount and Gotham cable.
