Warm Audio - WA-CX24

As soon as you plug in Warm Audio's WA-CX24, something happens: recording becomes a matter of surgical precision without losing an ounce of warmth. Thanks to its 2 vintage CK12 capsules with double back plates, this microphone reproduces a three-dimensional soundstage, deep and enveloping, without falling into flattering excess. The upper capsule can be rotated up to 180°, allowing you to modulate the recording angle. This kind of flexibility encourages you to experiment, reposition and refine, without ever worrying about phase issues. And you'll soon find yourself listening... differently.

Warm Audio has not only reproduced a myth with the WA-CX24: it has also given it a little extra soul. The microphone incorporates 2 American-made T14 AMI transformers, coupled with a premium 12AY7 tube. This technical duo creates a singular sound texture, combining roundness, clarity and that ounce of 'life' so dear to analogue recordings. Acoustic guitars find their place in the mix as if they had always been there, and pianos suddenly take on an almost orchestral accent.

One of the major assets of Warm Audio's WA-CX24 is its spatial management. The 9 directional controls available on each capsule, accessible via rotary switches, extend the field of possibilities far beyond simple recording. You can switch from an omnidirectional mode to a figure-8 or opt for intermediate positions depending on your configuration. This allows you to sculpt the placement of your sources, optimise the ambience of a room or create immersive stereo effects without plugins. In short, this is a microphone that listens to your ideas, not the other way round.