Studio-optimized ’47-style Sound
Like the WA-47jr, the Warm Audio WA-47jr Studio Essential (SE) channels the warm and lush character of its legendary ’47-style predecessor — now streamlined for incredible ease in the studio. This low-noise large-diaphragm condenser mic offers a single-backplate capsule design with modern circuitry, a fixed cardioid polar pattern, and a chassis that’s free from the clutter of onboard controls. Aside from these studio-optimized changes, the WA-47jr SE retains many of the same elements that kept the WA-47jr so faithful to the performance of the iconic original. Such imperative appointments include its transformer-free design and the captivatingly smooth delivery of its gold-sputtered K47-style capsule. Sweetwater studio techs are thrilled to see such a famous design efficiently restructured for modern studio workflows. From capturing soulful vocals and acoustic instruments drenched in analog richness to enhancing the audio of streams, podcasts, and voice-over work with remarkable warmth, the WA-47jr SE is the easiest way to treat your recordings to that pro-grade silkiness without breaking the bank.
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Born with golden analog soul
The roots of the WA-47jr SE’s performance remain faithfully warm and rich with a timeless analog aura reminiscent of both the original ’47-style studio microphone and its Warm Audio flagship contemporaries. Utilizing a gold-sputtered, large-diaphragm K47-style capsule, the WA-47jr SE effortlessly captures audio with that unmistakable lushness of warmly cloaked classic recordings. It also operates with incredibly low self-noise, a highly accommodating wide dynamic range, and a fully discrete signal path that welcomes a wealth of acoustic sound sources with open arms. Rest assured, the WA-47jr SE’s exquisite studio sound maintains the legendary sound profile you know and love!
Studio Essential modifications
The WA-47jr SE makes studio integration an effortless process courtesy of a handful of modifications to the WA-47jr’s design. First, the WA-47jr SE features modern transformerless circuitry that’s been streamlined for sonic consistency and ease of use. This guarantees plenty of that smooth top-end, rich midrange, and thicker low-end character that we’re all expecting, and even boosts output slightly higher than the standard model. Next, its single-backplate capsule and fixed cardioid polar pattern capture audio with head-on directness while simultaneously rejecting noise from the sides and rear of the microphone for purified results, every time. Lastly, the no-nonsense exterior of the WA-47jr SE removes the onboard controls of the standard model, making for sleeker, always-ready studio usability.
Fit for any and all
With its wonderfully warm performance quality, this condenser makes a stellar companion for a wide range of applications within the studios of beginners and intermediate sound engineers alike. Thanks to its max SPL of 147dB and 20Hz–20kHz frequency range, the WA-47jr SE handles the unique expression of acoustic instruments without snag. Similarly, vocals shine just as brightly when recorded through this condenser, offering equally exceptional performance for crooner, soul, rock, pop, country, and indie vocal styles. The same can be said for non-musical work, as it brings rich and characterful presence to narration, podcasting, streaming, and beyond.
The WA-47jr SE comes tested and inspected by hand by Warm Audio’s world-class technicians in Austin, Texas, and even boasts a custom hard-mount and leather pouch for security during storage and transport. Plus, it’s even available in Black or Nickel finishes, just like Warm Audio’s flagship models!
Warm Audio WA-47jr SE Features:
- The same exceptional performance of the attainable WA-47jr, now optimized for straightforward and efficient studio work
- Large-diaphragm condenser design with fixed cardioid polar pattern
- Gold-sputtered, single-backplate K47-style capsule
- Warm and lush in character, promising smooth top end, rich midrange, and thick low end with slightly higher output
- Low self-noise, 20Hz–20kHz frequency range, 147dB max SPL, and discrete signal path for widely accommodating performance
- Streamlined modern transformerless circuitry offers fantastic sonic consistency
- Direct capturing with side and rear noise rejection for the purest recordings possible
- Sleek, control-free exterior minimizes complications during studio work and promises streamlined usability
- Perfect for acoustic instruments, vocalists, and non-musical recordings for podcasts, streams, and narration
- Includes a hard-mount and leather storage pouch
- Tested and inspected by hand by Warm Audio’s world-class technicians in Austin, TX
