Warm Audio WA-CX24 Large-Diaphragm Stereo Tube Condenser Microphone

A universe of possibilities

The WA-CX24’s nine polar patterns — cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-8, plus six in-between patterns — give you unprecedented flexibility when it comes to exploring the gamut of recording techniques. The patterns are accessible via two switches, one per capsule, and having them all available in one microphone eliminates the hassle and phase anomalies commonly encountered with multi-mic stereo capture. With the mic’s uncanny ability to flatter any source (and tame sibilant or shrill ones), you’ll find yourself using the WA-CX24 for monaural capture as well. Cardioid, with its moderate side and near-total rear rejection, is useful for just about any studio task. Omni is great for capturing room ambience along with your source. Use a figure-8 technique to overdub a sax with natural slap or record two singers on one mic. With the WA-CX24’s full 180-degree capsule rotation and just the three main polar patterns, you can implement any coincident stereo capture technique, including mid-side (M-S), XY, and Blumlein — methods that typically require tedious, lengthy setups when using separate microphones. And don’t forget those six in-between pickup patterns, which enable endless variations that open up yet another world of possibilities!