Warm Audio WA-CX24

The Warm Audio WA-CX24 is a premium stereo tube condenser microphone inspired by the legendary AKG C24. Designed for high-end studio recording, it features dual CK12-style all-brass capsules, a premium 12AY7 vacuum tube, and custom TAB-Funkenwerk output transformers. Each capsule offers independent polar pattern control and full 180 degree rotation, making it ideal for stereo techniques like X/Y, Blumlein, and mid-side. With a wide frequency response (30 Hz"20 kHz), high SPL handling (up to 149 dB), and boutique-quality components, the WA-CX24 delivers rich, spacious recordings with exceptional detail and depth.

• Legendary Stereo Sound: Faithfully recreates the tone of the iconic vintage C24 mic, delivering rich lows, colorful mids, and smooth highs.

• Perfect for Stereo Applications: Ideal for capturing vocals, acoustic guitars, pianos, drums, and room ambience with depth and balance.

• True Stereo Alignment: Provides accurate stereo configurations for XY, Blumlein, mid-side, and custom mic setups with 180 degree capsule rotation and independent polar pattern switching.

• Selectable Pickup Patterns: Offers 9 total patterns per capsule, including cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-8, for maximum versatility.

• Premium Vintage Components: Features all-brass CK12-style capsules, TAB-Funkenwerk USA transformers, a premium 12AY7 vacuum tube, and high-end capacitors.

• Built for Boutique Performance: Designed with high-quality materials and hand-tested in Austin, TX for reliable professional use.

• Included Accessories: Ships with a wooden mic box, power supply, shockmount, premium tube cable, IEC cord, and tweed flight case.

GENERAL FEATURES:

• Faithful recreation of a legendary stereo tube condenser mic (AKG C24)

• Premium components for vintage-correct sound

• Designed for stereo vocals, pianos, acoustic guitars, drums

• Hand-tested and inspected in Austin, TX

CONSTRUCTION & COMPONENTS:

• 2x Custom edge-terminated, dual-backplate, all-brass vintage CK12-style capsules

• 2x Custom T14 TAB-Funkenwerk (AMI) USA output transformers

• Premium 12AY7 vacuum tube

• Premium polystyrene and Wima film capacitors

• Full 180 degree capsule rotation

• Independently assignable polar-pattern switching

• External IEC grounded PSU

POLAR PATTERNS:

• 9 total patterns: cardioid, omnidirectional, figure-8

• 6 additional mixed patterns (via 2 switches, 1 per capsule)

PERFORMANCE:

• Frequency response: 30 Hz - 20 kHz

• Output impedance: 200 Ohms

• Max SPL: 149 dB

• Signal-to-noise ratio: 73 dB

• EIN / Self-noise: 22 dBA

CONNECTIVITY & CABLES:

• Gotham 5-meter GAC-9

• Premium 9-pin tube microphone cable

PHYSICAL SPECS:

• Microphone dimensions: 14" x 2" (35.6 cm x 5 cm)

• Total weight: 20.5 lbs (9.3 kg)

• Mic only weight: 3 lbs (1.4 kg)

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES:

• Stereo microphone

• Wood box

• Power supply

• Shockmount

• 9-pin Gotham Swiss cable

• IEC cord

• Tweed flight case