Warm Audio WA-47F Large-diaphragm FET Condenser Microphone

The Warm Audio WA-47F is a faithful recreation of a classic, large-diaphragm FET microphone celebrated as a “secret weapon” across world-class studios. The original U47 FET was released in 1969 and became wildly popular due to its exceptional ability to handle fast transients and high SPL, great for capturing huge kick-drum and massive guitar-/bass-cabinet sounds. The custom-tuned frequency response and low-noise circuitry help add a pristine edge to solo vocals, rendering sound with meticulous detail—just like the original.

Faithful Recreation of a Classic, No-Compromise Design, Premium Components
The WA-47F offers elite build quality with boutique components (including premium Fairchild transistors) for a no-compromise design. This faithful recreation of a high-SPL, low-noise Classic brings excellent sonic versatility to your recording setup.
WA-47-B-80v K47-Style Capsule
The WA-47F uses a premium reproduction of the vintage K47-style capsule found in the original microphone for a wide frequency response that brings out all the details of your sound—gold-sputtered, large-diaphragm, single backplate capsule
Custom TAB-Funkenwerk USA Output Transformer
The large-core imported German laminations drive the punchy, powerful sound captured by the capsule.
Exceptional High-SPL Handling
Outstanding for kick drums, horns, and cranked guitar/bass amps, the WA-47F easily handles high SPLs up to 137 dB and 147 dB with 10 dB pad engaged.
Includes Premium Wood Box
Safely store your mic anywhere with the included premium wood box and mount the mic to any stand with the integrated, swivel hard mount.
A Secret Weapon Across World-Class Studios
Popular uses include:
Outer (external) kick drum mic
Vocalists with stronger upper mids
Brass
Upright bass
Bass and guitar cabinets

Warm Audio WA-47F Specs
Key Specs
Form Factor
Large Diaphragm Mic
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Frequency Range
40 Hz to 16 kHz
Maximum SPL
137 dB SPL
147 dB SPL (with Pad)
Power Sources
Phantom Power
Color
Nickel
Microphone
Form Factor
Large Diaphragm Mic
Intended Sound Sources
Vocals, Electric Guitar, Electric Bass, Double Bass, Kick Drum
Sound Field
Mono
Element Type
1 x Condenser
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Orientation
Side Address
Circuitry
Solid-State (FET)
On-Board Controls
High-Pass Filter, Pad
Performance
Frequency Range
40 Hz to 16 kHz
Maximum SPL
137 dB SPL
147 dB SPL (with Pad)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
69 dB
76 dB A-Weighted
Power
Power Sources
Phantom Power
Operating Voltage
to
Physical
Color
Nickel
Mounting Thread Size
5/8″-27 Female
Packaging Info
Package Weight
4.435 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
12.8 x 7.7 x 6″