The WA-14 is an authentic recreation of the ultra-rare “EB-circuit” 414-style microphone, the most truthful studio mic of all time. Ideal for capturing the natural sound of performances with minimal coloration and smooth high end, the WA-14 delivers the same sonic performance of the original - a favorite of artists like The Police, Common, Freddie Mercury, and Billy Corgan.
The WA-14 can be used on an array of sources, such as; punchy/warm intimate lead vocals, acoustic/electric guitars, bass, drums/percussion, strings/orchestral material, and many other sources. Equipped with a custom all-brass CK12-style capsule, CineMag USA transformer, and a fully discrete signal path, the WA-14 provides a realism and thickness that is true to the vintage microphone, but at an affordable price.
For achieving the most natural and consistent stereo imaging, the WA-14 also comes in the WA-14SP, a sequential stereo pair package. Tested at our headquarters in Austin, TX to ensure each mic is within +/- 1dB of each other, this complete package ensures consistent performance for stereo recording applications.
Use the included straight mounting bar to make recording quality stereo tracks with WA-14 SP virtually effortless. Aligning the two WA-14s in parallel with each other on the bar ensures the two capsules will be equidistant to the source, preventing phase issues. With the natural, defined midrange of the lauded “EB” style circuit in stereo, adding rich ambiance to your recordings has never been easier.
To learn more about Warm Audio & the WA-14SP please visit:
- warmaudio.com/wa14
To learn more about Sean Power & The Hilson Studio please visit:
- thehilsonstudio.com
To learn more about Eliza Harrison Smith visit:
- elizaharrisonsmith.com/
To learn more about Matt Crouse visit:
- www.workingdrummer.net/
- / matthewcrouse
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0:00 - History Overview & Component Build
1:10 - Piano Demo
1:47 - Organ Demo
2:32 - Drum OH & Room Mic Demo
4:20 - Acoustic Guitar Demo
5:27 - Electric Guitar Demo
6:39 - Acoustic Guitar + Vocal Performance
7:32 - Final Thoughts