Warm Audio WA47 Review / Test
Today I review the Warm Audio WA47, a clone of the Telefunken U47. This mic offers a relatively balanced sound with good bass extension and a nicely detailed treble and air frequency range. I found that it sounds a bit different than the Telefunken TF47 (the closest U47 style mic I have), so I'm not sure how clsoe it is to the actual U47, but ignoring the model number, I think this is a solid sound mic for music.
RECORDING SETTINGS:
Interface: Focsurite Scarlett 18i20 2nd Gen
Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz
Gain: ~12:00
Boosted in Post: +8dB
SPECS:
Polar Pattern: Cardioid, Omni, Figure-8 + 6 More Patterns
Freq Response : 20Hz - 20khz
Self Noise: 11dBA
S/N Ratio: 82dBA
Max SPL: 140dB
Impedance: 200 Ohms
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00:00 - Intro / Setup
00:22 - What’s in the Box
00:49 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:50 - Specifications
02:11 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone)
02:47 - Polar Pattern Test (Rotation)
03:30 - Plosive Test
03:49 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
04:10 - Background Noise Test
04:35 - Untreated Room Test
04:49 - Shock Rejection Test
05:09 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
05:23 - Intro to Comparison
05:37 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison
06:03 - Warm Audio WA47 Jr Comparison
06:33 - Soyuz 1973 Comparison
07:09 - Warm Audio WA67 Comparison
07:38 - Neumann TLM49 Comparison
08:16 - Telefunken TF47 Comparison
08:45 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
09:13 - Neumann U67 Reissue Comparison
09:47 - Music Test
11:34 - Pros & Cons
13:21 - Overall Thoughts
15:47 - Recommendation
16:56 - WARNING
