Warm Audio WA-2FT Stereo Pair – Fen-tone™ Ribbon Microphones
The Warm Audio WA-2FT Stereo Pair brings the iconic ribbon mic tone into a new era with precision-matched performance, vintage character, and modern reliability. Based on a classic 1950s design, these Fen-tone™ ribbon microphones are hand-matched for stereo recording applications and ideal for drum overheads, string sections, piano, horns, and room miking where rich, natural stereo imaging is essential.
With a custom 1.8-micron aluminum ribbon and a robust figure-8 polar pattern, the WA-2FT excels at capturing the nuances of acoustic instruments, ambient space, and the natural transients of complex sources. The combination of rare-earth Neodymium magnets and premium CineMag USA transformers delivers a warm, detailed sound with a touch of vintage coloration — perfect for high-end productions.
The compact pencil-style housing with side vents provides easy placement in stereo arrays such as Blumlein or mid/side configurations. The WA-2FT pair also includes Warm Audio’s in-line JFET preamps (Warm Lifters) for added gain and tonal flexibility when needed.
Key Features:
- Matched stereo pair of Fen-tone™ ribbon microphones
- Recreation of classic 1950s ribbon mic sound with modern build quality
- 1.8-micron aluminum ribbon element (99.1% pure aluminum)
- Figure-8 polar pattern for natural stereo capture and room ambiance
- Compact pencil-style design with side vents for easy positioning
- Neodymium magnet and CineMag transformer for full, warm tone
- Includes Warm Lifter in-line JFET preamps for active gain option
- Ideal for stereo overheads, strings, piano, horns, and room mics
- Individually hand-inspected and tested in Austin, Texas
Technical Specifications:
- Ribbon Material: 1.8μm aluminum, 99.1% purity
- Polar Pattern: Figure-8
- Frequency Response: 30 Hz – 15 kHz
- Max SPL: 140 dB
- Output Impedance: 200 Ohms
- Connector: 3-pin XLR
- Power Requirements: Passive (no phantom power) or Active with included Warm Lifters (phantom required)
- Dimensions: 165 mm x 25 mm
- Weight (each): 320 g
Note: Use phantom power only when operating with Warm Lifter inline preamps. Do not apply phantom power directly to passive ribbon mics.
