- Does the WA-CX12 sound like an original AKG C12?
- It is voiced after the early Austrian production run, aiming for the same open, airy top end and natural balance. Expect the family resemblance rather than an exact match to a specific vintage specimen.
- What are the nine patterns for?
- They let you switch between cardioid, omni, figure-8 and the in-between settings. Cardioid suits close vocals, omni suits room sound, and figure-8 helps with isolation and Blumlein-style setups.
- Does it need a special power supply?
- Yes. It is a tube condenser, so it runs from its own dedicated power supply rather than plain 48V phantom power. Give the tube time to warm up before critical recording.
- What can I record with it?
- Vocals are the headline use, but it also works on acoustic instruments, drum rooms and distant ensemble pickup. The multiple patterns make it a general-purpose studio mic.
- Is it a good first tube microphone?
- If you want the 12-style character, yes. If you need a flat, neutral reference mic, a solid-state condenser is the more sensible choice.
- Where is the Warm Audio WA-CX12 Large-Diaphragm 9-Pattern Tube Condenser Microphone cheapest?
- At Perfect Circuit, for $600.00, 50% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- What do buyers say about the Warm Audio WA-CX12 Large-Diaphragm 9-Pattern Tube Condenser Microphone?
- Rated 5 out of 5 from 2 ratings.
- Where can I buy the Warm Audio WA-CX12 Large-Diaphragm 9-Pattern Tube Condenser Microphone?
- 24 stores we checked sell it, including Audio Gate International, Micheo Music, Music Village USA, Guildwater Gear, e2genesis.