The WA-44 features the same tight figure-8 polar pattern as the original for optimal side-address noise rejection, while remaining useful for certain room, instrument, and broadcast recording scenarios. The custom CineMag USA transformer offers powerful bass, lush mids, a tamed high-end without harshness, and a pronounced proximity effect, perfect for broadcast and voiceovers. The WA-44 includes a pigtail Gotham XLR cable, a 3/8" stand adapter, an embroidered mic sock, and an embroidered microphone case.
Timeless Ribbon Tone
Delivering the iconic tonal experience at the center of recording and broadcast history, the WA-44 faithfully recreates the warm and vintage tones of the legendary RCA 44 ribbon mic of the 1930s.
Sultry Vocals and Surprising Versatility
True to the vintage original, the WA-44 captures powerful bass and rich midrange with an enhanced proximity effect. The WA-44 shows off its warm forgiving tone by taming top end harshness for smooth lead tones on vocals, horns, drums, and more.
Like its inspiration, the WA-44 excels on loud audio sources and removes side-address noise with the tight figure-8 polar pattern. A great choice for vocal recordings that benefit from a reduction in high-end frequencies, the WA-44 is also ideal for capturing haunting horn sections, resonant acoustic instruments, sultry strings, flat drum sounds, deep piano tones, and much more.
Vintage Build, Premium Components
With a boutique-quality build design, the WA-44 is manufactured with exacting quality standards to match the most prized original RCA 44 vintage mics. The WA-44 pairs a true-to-length, custom-crafted Japanese ribbon with a heavy, true-to-size Neodymium magnet powered by a USA-made CineMag transformer to deliver vintage tone with added durability.
Weighing in at over six pounds and including a Star-Quad shielded Gotham XLR cable connector and embroidered case, all of these components come together to revive a classic mic with a premium, vintage build. And like all Warm Audio gear, every single WA-44 is meticulously hand-tested and inspected by trained technicians in Austin, TX USA.
Ideal Applications
- Vocals
- Acoustic guitar
- Drum overheads
- Room mic
- Horns
- Strings
- Voiceover and broadcast
- Piano
Artist Pedigree
Notable artists who recorded with the original RCA 44 include:
- Elvis Presley
- Frank Sinatra
- Johnny Cash
- Wilco / Jeff Tweedy
- Bing Crosby
- John Lennon (Yer Blues)
- Ella Fitzgerald
- Nat King Cole
- Louis Armstrong
- Bob Dylan
Modern artists who have used 44-style mics include:
- Alabama Shakes
- Dolly Parton
- Jack White
- Beck
- The Black Keys
Box Contains
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Warm Audio WA-44 Ribbon Microphone
- 1 x Warm Audio Ribbon Microphone
Returns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the 'Complete Orders' link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
Easy 30 Day Return Policy
If you are dissatisfied with your purchase for any reason, you may return it to Kellards within 30 days of the purchase date, subject to the conditions and exclusions below.
You may initiate a return or exchange by requesting an RMA at sales@kellards.com.
Securely affix your return label to the outside of the shipping package. Return shipping fees are the responsibility of the customer. We recommend you ship via insured ground service with a tracking number. We cannot be responsible for lost packages.
Return Address
Kellards Return3237 Greenpoint Ave.
Long Island City NY 11101
Eligibility Conditions
Please read conditions below. If all conditions are not met, Kellards reserves the right to refuse the return or to charge a minimum 15% restocking fee. All returned items must be in new condition, in their original unaltered box (including an intact UPC code) and must include all packing material, blank warranty cards, manuals and accessories. Kellards can only refund the original purchase price. Shipping and handling fees are nonrefundable.
Nonreturnable Items
- Electronic software downloads
- Opened consumable items (e.g., film, tapes, paper, bulbs, CD, DVDs, ink cartridges, etc.)
- Underwater equipment that has been submerged
Defective or Damaged Items
Defective items may be repaired, exchanged or refunded at our discretion for the same model or manufacturer's equivalent model.
Exchanges
Please allow 3-5 business days for mail-in exchanges to be processed.
Refunds & Credits
Once we receive and inspect your item(s), we will credit your account. Please allow 5-7 days for a credit to appear on your account. In most cases, we will issue your refund in the same way you made the original purchase.
Shipping
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.
Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.
