Heat Audio has launched a restricted version all-gold model of its best-selling WA-8000 large-diaphragm tube condenser microphone.
As with the usual black type – which takes inspiration from the mythical Sony C-800G, the WA-8000G boasts a “herbal and open best finish, supremely transparent midrange, and the power to render good element”.
At its core, the mic is constructed the usage of the similar in moderation decided on, top class elements, together with Swedish-made Lundahl transformer, NOS (New Outdated Inventory) 6AU6 tube, all-brass K67-style tablet, and custom-designed exterior tube mount and warmth sink.
The WA-8000G additionally is available in a professional-level, onerous wearing case to make sure protected shipping of the microphone and accompanying elements – anywhere you report.
The limited-edition microphone will price you $1299/£1199/€1399 and is now in the stores whilst shares final at Heat Audio shops.
In similar information, Heat Audio not too long ago introduced the WA-14SP, a stereo pair bundle version of its WA-14 microphone, to be had in the past best as a standalone mic.
Consistent with the logo, the WA-14 is modelled on AKG’s C414 EB, a now-rare large-diaphragm capacitor microphone introduced in 1976, heralded as “probably the most fair studio mic of all time”.
The mic prices $462 by itself, whilst the stereo pair bundle is priced at $749.
Right here at MusicTech, we’ve damaged down one of the vital ideal microphones for rappers and MCs, with the Heat Audio WA-8000 hanging firmly at the checklist.
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