Warm Audio WA-47Jr Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone - Nickel

When I first saw the brand name, Warm Audio, I chuckled thinking sarcastically, I bet their mics have a warm sound. I wanted a high quality multi-pattern large diaphragm condenser mic from a reputable maker at a relatively affordable price. Everyone knows AKG, so I went with a P420 ($199). It is well built and the price was right for my budget/needs. After a few weeks, the sound quality was becoming a bit nasal then I heard a few cracks/pops in playback. No time to waste because of an important recording project, so after searching around, the mic that kept coming up was the Warm Audio WA 47jr. At $299, it is slightly more than I wanted to spend but the next best mic was an AKG C214 ($349). The more I read about Warm Audio and their philosophy, I closed my eyes and clicked 'Buy Now'. No regrets. The WA 47jr is built like a tank, quality materials, looks sharp but best of all, the sound is sheer like silk, clean like mountain spring water and no noise like a chess match. There's nothing 'JR' about it. It's got heft, so don't use a cheap mic boom. I'm recording grand piano, violin and cello set on figure of 8 combined with a ribbon mic for stereo A/B and X/Y setup. Many have commented that it's a great mic for the price. It's a great mic period. Speaking of price, as I'm writing this review, it's on sale for $249 on Amazon, which is a steal. The regular $299 is still a bargain for the quality of mic and good value, which includes a high quality custom shock mount & extra bands. I wish it came with a case but I store it in the brand box, which has good insulation/foam. Warm Audio doesn't make cheap copies of legendary mics. They make high quality replicas using boutique materials to produce mics that are affordable, especially for musicians and engineers who may not want to spend $1000's. This is no 'budget' mic. Highly recommend.

I honestly bought this because it was on a sale for Black Friday at a ridiculous price. While I didn’t “need” it, I was impressed as soon as I hooked it up and tried it out. I have a Lewitt 440 Pure which is slightly less expensive regularly priced, they hold up against one another quite well. The Lewitt has a bit more of a pristine high fidelity quality, whereas the WA-47jr has a bit more rounded and ever so slightly saturated sound to it; not low fidelity but a little more character to the tone. I mostly record acoustic instruments such as nylon and steel string guitar as well as some ukulele and percussion. If you have other condenser mics, this can be a good addition, especially at sale price. If you don’t have other good condenser mics in your locker then this is an excellent launch point and still a great value even at full price.

Felt compelled here, Im in the middle of a home recording project that I thought my high end dynamic mic would work out for but was not producing the desired results. Did not want to spend what I know a truly great studio mic costs, so I had to gamble in the sub $500 range and hope for the best. As soon as this arrived today, plugged it in, headphones, sing a line aaaaaand "hell yes", nailed it. Crisp, clean, neutral. From demo quality to studio quality for 3 bills. Can do anything with just one, but I will probably get one more down the road for xy acoustic instrument miking situations.

Warm profile and perfect for more bright voices

The WA-47jr is a very well-built microphone — solid, precise, and with a beautiful, balanced tone. It sounds warm and clear, with just the right amount of detail for both vocals and instruments. The only downside is that the included shock mount feels slightly under-engineered for the mic’s weight — it works, but could be sturdier. Also, the metal grille tends to pick up fingerprints easily, which is a minor cosmetic annoyance. Overall, this mic delivers excellent performance and construction quality for its price.

Tremendo micro, tiene una respuesta de frecuencias altas muy suave. Si sabes usarlo y tienes una buena acustica puedes sacar gran provecho.

Excellent sound quality. Nice range. Sensitive. Will buy more of this brand.

Just got it. I think my voice sounds really warm thru the mic