Warm Audio WA-FT Fen-tone Stereo Pair

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Warm Audio WA-FT Fen-tone Stereo Pair

Warm Audio

WA-FT Fen-tone Stereo Pair

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 615236
Model: WA-FT Fen-tone Stereo Pair
Price: $1,461.90

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The Warm Audio WA-FT Fen-tone pair delivers a genuinely vintage ribbon mic vibe without the vintage price tag. It's fantastic for capturing acoustic instruments, drum overheads, and vocals where a rich, mid-forward character is desired. This is a sweet deal for indie studios and musicians chasing that classic, warm sound.

Product Description

  • Warm Audio WA-FT Fen-tone Stereo Pair
  • Ribbon Microphone Stereo Pair
  • With integrated 26 dB preamplifier
  • CineMag USA transformer
  • Powerful neodymium magnet
  • 1.8 µm thin aluminium ribbon
  • Switchable 26 dB preamplifier (requires phantom power)
  • Polar pattern: Figure-8
  • Frequency range: 30 - 15
  • 000 Hz (+/-3 dB)
  • Maximum sound pressure level: 148 dB (1kHz=1%T.H.D)
  • Output impedance: 300 ohm (passive)
  • 150 ohm (active)
  • S/N ratio: 87 dB
  • Sensitivity (passive): -47 dBv Re. 1v/pa
  • Sensitivity (active): : -21 dBv Re. 1v/pa
  • Dimensions per microphone (L x D): 170 x 38 mm
  • Microphone weight : 0.3 kg
  • Includes case
  • two microphone holders and two dust protectors
PROS
  • • CineMag transformer delivers a noticeably warm, authoritative low-end response.
  • • Neodymium magnet provides exceptional sensitivity and headroom for dynamic sources.
  • • Integrated preamp boosts signal, reducing noise and improving usability in many setups.
  • • Stereo pair configuration simplifies stereo recording, offering excellent imaging.
CONS
  • • Figure-8 pattern limits versatility for some recording situations; not ideal for solo vocals.
  • • Relatively high output impedance can require a preamp with ample gain and impedance matching.
  • • The thin aluminum ribbon, while contributing to the sound, demands careful handling and lower SPL sources.

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Key Features

Mic Type Ribbon Microphone
Polar Pattern Figure-8
Frequency Range 30 - 15,000 Hz
Max SPL 148 dB
Sensitivity -47 dBv (passive), -21 dBv (active)
Connector XLR
Weight 0.3 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The active mode boosts the signal, reducing preamp gain needed, but introduces a slight coloration; passive offers a more transparent, albeit weaker, signal.
While the SPL handling is decent, prolonged exposure to high SPLs could potentially damage the ribbon; use caution and monitor levels closely.
The WA-FT aims for a similar sonic character but lacks the extreme SPL handling and overall robustness of a flagship mic like the Royer – it's a great value alternative.

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