{"product_id":"warm-wa87-r2-studio-microphone","title":"WARM WA-CX12 - Tube Condenser Microphone","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"x-section e16701-e14 mcvx-0 mcvx-1 mcvx-4 mcvx-6 mcvx-7\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-container max width e16701-e15 mcvx-d mcvx-e mcvx-f\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-1 e16701-e16 mcvx-l\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text x-text-headline e16701-e17 mcvx-12 mcvx-13 mcvx-14 mcvx-15 mcvx-16 mcvx-17 section-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text-content-text\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"\u003e\n\u003ciframe title=\"Warm Audio \/\/ WA-CX12 Tube Condenser Microphone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-S7jGXh_ZoA\" height=\"506\" width=\"900\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003eCoveted \u0026amp; Rare. Until Now.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text x-content e16701-e18 mcvx-1e mcvx-1f mcvx-1g mcvx-1h mcvx-1i\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe WA-CX12 is a faithful recreation of the most natural and balanced tube mic of all time, lauded for its organic tone and pleasing top end. The original AKG C12 was produced in Austria from 1953 - 1963 and is the definitive version of the 12-style mic. The WA-CX12 sound profile and circuit design is inspired by the original production run of only 2500 mics, which are highly coveted for their ability to capture the natural beauty of vocal performances, room sounds, and other far miking techniques. The list of famous recording artists who have never used a 12-style microphone is likely shorter than the list of those who have. Some of the most notable artists to create music with the original include The Beatles, Lupe Fiasco, Tom Petty, Michael Jackson, Alanis Morissette, and Taylor Swift, just to name a few. The WA-CX12 cuts no corners in achieving the highly coveted open, airy, and natural sound profile used over and over again by some of the world’s most recognized engineers and artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-container max width e16701-e23 mcvx-d mcvx-e mcvx-f\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-1 e16701-e24 mcvx-l\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text x-text-headline e16701-e26 mcvx-12 mcvx-13 mcvx-14 mcvx-15 mcvx-16 mcvx-17\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text-content-text\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"\u003eNo-Compromise Components\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text x-content e16701-e27 mcvx-1e mcvx-1f mcvx-1g mcvx-1h mcvx-1i\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe WA-CX12 is a professional large-diaphragm tube microphone with premium components, elite build quality, and is hand-inspected in Austin, Texas. The circuit design of the WA-CX12 is faithful to the original production run from 1953-1963, and serves as the basis for the historically accurate sound profile. Like the original, the WA-CX12 tone is mostly flat until a slight dip at 2kHz with a gradual boost between 5-10kHz. At the beginning of the chain, the CX12 has an edge-terminated, all-brass CK12-style capsule, that stays true to the frequency response of the original-run 12-style microphones. This capsule allows the WA-CX12 to have 9 polar patterns with the typical cardioid, omni, and figure-8, in addition to 6 intermediate patterns. Moving down from the capsule, the WA-CX12 uses a premium 12AY7 vacuum tube for added warmth. At the end of the circuit, the WA-CX12 uses a custom TAB-Funkenwerk (AMI) USA Output Transformer, which gives the WA-CX12 a very full, wide, and open sound, getting the most out of the capsule and additional circuit components. The WA-CX12 has premium capacitors throughout, and a no-solder mask board for the lowest noise possible. As with all Warm Audio products, we focus heavily on quality components to ensure we release the best sounding product possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-section e16701-e32 mcvx-0 mcvx-1 mcvx-4 mcvx-6 mcvx-7\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-container max width e16701-e33 mcvx-d mcvx-e mcvx-f\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-1 e16701-e34 mcvx-l\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text x-text-headline e16701-e35 mcvx-12 mcvx-13 mcvx-14 mcvx-15 mcvx-16 mcvx-17\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text-content-text\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"\u003eTrue To Legacy, True To Sound\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text x-content e16701-e36 mcvx-1f mcvx-1g mcvx-1h mcvx-1i mcvx-1j mcvx-1k\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe WA-CX12 sound profile is known for capturing the real sound of a performance. Designed to provide clarity in the midrange and smooth out any high end harshness, the WA-CX12 delivers professional solo vocals, intricate piano performances, and epic, natural room sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-container max width e16701-e37 mcvx-e mcvx-f mcvx-h\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-3 e16701-e38 mcvx-l\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text x-text-headline e16701-e39 mcvx-12 mcvx-13 mcvx-14 mcvx-15 mcvx-17 mcvx-18\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text-content-text\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"\u003eVocals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\nThe gently tuned 5-10kHz boost of the WA-CX12 accentuates and smoothes out the upper register in many vocal performances.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-3 e16701-e38 mcvx-l\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-3 e16701-e42 mcvx-l\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text x-text-headline e16701-e43 mcvx-12 mcvx-13 mcvx-14 mcvx-15 mcvx-17 mcvx-18\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text-content-text\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"\u003ePiano\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\nOne of the more popular studio uses for the original 12-style microphone is as a stereo pair on grand piano. Because of the mic’s relatively flat frequency at 0dB until the top-end boost kicks in, the WA-CX12 adds just the right amount of pristine high end to a piano performance.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-3 e16701-e46 mcvx-l\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text x-text-headline e16701-e47 mcvx-12 mcvx-13 mcvx-14 mcvx-15 mcvx-17 mcvx-18\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text-content-text\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"\u003eRoom Sounds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text x-content e16701-e49 mcvx-1e mcvx-1f mcvx-1h mcvx-1i mcvx-1l shape-trigger\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether it’s room reflections, splashy cymbals, or guitar \u0026amp; bass cabinets - mixing in a distant WA-CX12 can bring a natural “live” sound to professional recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-section e16701-e54 mcvx-1 mcvx-2 mcvx-4 mcvx-7 mcvx-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-row x-container max width e16701-e55 mcvx-o mcvx-q mcvx-s mcvx-t\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-row-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-col e16701-e56 mcvx-x\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text x-text-headline e16701-e57 mcvx-12 mcvx-14 mcvx-15 mcvx-16 mcvx-17 mcvx-19\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text-content-text\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"\u003ePremium Components - Elite Build Quality - Superior Sound\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-container max width e16701-e58 mcvx-d mcvx-e mcvx-f\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-2 e16701-e59 mcvx-l\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text x-text-headline e16701-e60 mcvx-13 mcvx-14 mcvx-15 mcvx-17 mcvx-18 mcvx-1a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text-content-text\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"\u003eWA-12-B-60V CK12-Style Capsule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text x-content e16701-e61 mcvx-1f mcvx-1h mcvx-1i mcvx-1j mcvx-1l mcvx-1m shape-trigger\" id=\"trigger-1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe WA-12-B-60V CK12-style capsule accurately matches the frequency response of the original capsule found in vintage C12 mics. This capsule captures incredible detail across the 30Hz-20kHz frequency response. With a remarkably flat response until the top-end boost starts to hit around 3k, the capsule inside the WA-CX12 will help you capture natural sounds with some added top-end smoothness before the pleasant 19kHz rolloff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-2 e16701-e62 mcvx-l\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text x-text-headline e16701-e63 mcvx-13 mcvx-14 mcvx-15 mcvx-17 mcvx-18 mcvx-1a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text-content-text\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"\u003eAMI USA-MADE Output Transformer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text x-content e16701-e64 mcvx-1f mcvx-1h mcvx-1i mcvx-1j mcvx-1l mcvx-1m shape-trigger\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe history of TAB-Funkenwerk (AMI) transformers goes all the way back to the founding of the most sought-after German analog audio innovations. The TAB (AMI) transformer in the WA-CX12 is American-made with large-core German laminations and built to exacting standards as designed by Oliver Archut. The custom transformer drives the full natural sound captured by the capsule delivering that renowned Austrian sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-container max width e16701-e65 mcvx-d mcvx-e mcvx-i\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-2 e16701-e66 mcvx-l\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text x-text-headline e16701-e67 mcvx-12 mcvx-13 mcvx-14 mcvx-15 mcvx-17 mcvx-18\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text-content-text\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"\u003ePremium Tubes, Capacitors, \u0026amp; Boards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text x-content e16701-e68 mcvx-1f mcvx-1h mcvx-1i mcvx-1j mcvx-1l mcvx-1m shape-trigger\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe WA-CX12 uses a premium 12AY7 vacuum tube that adds warmth and depth to the microphone’s signal. Like all Warm Audio products, we use premium capacitors in the circuit for ideal signal transfer. The PCB board in the WA-CX12 does not have solder masks which allows for the lowest noise floor possible, preventing crosstalk from added capacitance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-2 e16701-e69 mcvx-l\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text x-text-headline e16701-e70 mcvx-12 mcvx-13 mcvx-14 mcvx-15 mcvx-17 mcvx-18\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text-content-text\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"\u003eAuthentic Appearance, Elite Build Quality, Premium Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text x-content e16701-e71 mcvx-1e mcvx-1f mcvx-1h mcvx-1i mcvx-1l shape-trigger\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe WA-CX12 is encased in an ultra-durable nickel-plated brass body. Every WA-CX12 comes with a custom tweed carrying case housing the mic, wood mic case, premium Gotham 7-pin cable, IEC cable, shockmount, and external power supply. Every WA-CX12 is meticulously hand-inspected at Warm HQ in Austin,TX by real musicians and engineers with a passion for superior sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-section e16701-e72 mcvx-0 mcvx-1 mcvx-2 mcvx-3 mcvx-4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-section e16701-e74 mcvx-0 mcvx-1 mcvx-4 mcvx-6 mcvx-7 mcvx-9\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-container max width e16701-e75 mcvx-e mcvx-j\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-2 e16701-e76 mcvx-l\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text x-text-headline e16701-e77 mcvx-12 mcvx-13 mcvx-14 mcvx-16 mcvx-17 mcvx-1b mcvx-1c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text-content-text\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-container max width e16701-e80 mcvx-d mcvx-e mcvx-f\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-2 e16701-e81 mcvx-l\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text x-content e16701-e82 mcvx-1e mcvx-1f mcvx-1g mcvx-1n mcvx-1o\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom Edge Terminated, All-Brass Vintage CK12-Style Capsule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"x-line e16701-e83 mcvx-y mcvx-z\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text x-content e16701-e84 mcvx-1e mcvx-1f mcvx-1g mcvx-1n mcvx-1o\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom TAB-Funkenwerk (AMI) USA Output Transformer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"x-line e16701-e85 mcvx-y mcvx-z\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text x-content e16701-e86 mcvx-1e mcvx-1f mcvx-1g mcvx-1n mcvx-1o\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium 12AY7 Vacuum Tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"x-line e16701-e87 mcvx-y mcvx-z\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text x-content e16701-e88 mcvx-1e mcvx-1f mcvx-1g mcvx-1n mcvx-1o\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium Capacitors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"x-line e16701-e89 mcvx-y mcvx-z\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text x-content e16701-e90 mcvx-1e mcvx-1f mcvx-1g mcvx-1i mcvx-1n\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolar Patterns: 9 Patterns - Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Figure-8, + 6 additional mixed patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"x-line e16701-e91 mcvx-y mcvx-z\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text x-content e16701-e92 mcvx-1e mcvx-1f mcvx-1g mcvx-1n mcvx-1o\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax SPL: 149dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"x-line e16701-e93 mcvx-y mcvx-z\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text x-content e16701-e94 mcvx-1e mcvx-1f mcvx-1g mcvx-1n mcvx-1o\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency Response: 30Hz-20kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"x-line e16701-e95 mcvx-y mcvx-z\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text x-content e16701-e96 mcvx-1e mcvx-1f mcvx-1g mcvx-1n mcvx-1o\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput Impedance: 200 Ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"x-line e16701-e97 mcvx-y mcvx-z\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text x-content e16701-e98 mcvx-1e mcvx-1f mcvx-1g mcvx-1n mcvx-1o\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal-To-Noise Ratio: 73dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"x-line e16701-e99 mcvx-y mcvx-z\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text x-content e16701-e100 mcvx-1e mcvx-1f mcvx-1g mcvx-1n mcvx-1o\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEIN \/ Self-Noise: 22dBA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"x-line e16701-e101 mcvx-y mcvx-z\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text x-content e16701-e102 mcvx-1e mcvx-1f mcvx-1g mcvx-1n mcvx-1o\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Weight: 17 Lbs, Mic Only: 2lbs 7oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"x-line e16701-e103 mcvx-y mcvx-z\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text x-content e16701-e104 mcvx-1e mcvx-1f mcvx-1g mcvx-1i mcvx-1n\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMic Dimensions: 11 ⅝” x 2” (29.5cm x 5cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"x-line e16701-e105 mcvx-y mcvx-z\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text x-content e16701-e106 mcvx-1e mcvx-1f mcvx-1g mcvx-1n mcvx-1o\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded Accessories: Custom Tweed Carrying Case, External IEC Grounded PSU, IEC Power Cable, Premium Gotham 5 Meter 7-Pin Tube Microphone Cable, Wood Microphone Box, Shockmount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-section e16701-e109 mcvx-0 mcvx-1 mcvx-4 mcvx-6 mcvx-7 mcvx-a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-container max width e16701-e118 mcvx-d mcvx-e mcvx-k\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-1 e16701-e119 mcvx-l\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"x-image e16701-e108 mcvx-1p mcvx-1t mcvx-1v mcvx-1w\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"WARM AUDIO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44159460376814,"sku":"WA-CX12","price":2681.05,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0432\/8590\/5574\/files\/19100_full.jpg?v=1683666238","url":"https:\/\/seconcept.com\/en-us\/products\/warm-wa87-r2-studio-microphone","provider":"SE CONCEPT ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}