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Adjust the stereo field with rotatable capsules
The WA-CX24 includes two capsules that each rotate up to 180 degrees, giving you full control over stereo placement and imaging. This flexibility lets you position the mic capsules for various stereo techniques such as XY, mid-side or Blumlein with exacting accuracy.
You can tailor the stereo width to suit your recording space or performance style without moving the entire mic setup. This feature is especially valuable in situations like drum overheads, piano recordings or string ensembles where exact mic angles make a big difference to spatial depth and balance. The ability to rotate the capsules independently means you can fine-tune your stereo image while keeping the mic in a fixed position, improving workflow and consistency.
Switchable polar patterns for each capsule
Each capsule on the WA-CX24 has its own polar pattern selector, giving access to cardioid, omnidirectional, figure-8 and six additional mixed pattern combinations. This opens up creative choices for stereo recording, allowing you to combine different patterns on each capsule to shape the sound field.
You can, for example, use cardioid on one side and figure-8 on the other to create a focused central image with ambient sides, or combine omnidirectional and cardioid for a more open feel while maintaining directional detail. This per-capsule control is ideal for adapting to changing room acoustics, mic placement challenges or specific sonic goals during tracking. It offers greater precision than traditional fixed-pattern stereo microphones and helps shape the stereo response without external processing.
Premium components for reliable tone and performance
The internal build of the WA-CX24 uses high-quality components selected to deliver a sound character based on a classic stereo tube microphone design. At its core are two solid brass CK12-style capsules, the same type used in Warm Audio’s WA-CX12 model. These capsules are known for capturing a smooth, open top end and a colourful, present midrange.
The 12AY7 tube at the centre of the mic has been chosen to add subtle warmth without dulling high frequencies. Twin T14 transformers from TAB-Funkenwerk, built in the USA, help maintain signal integrity and add a gentle harmonic richness to the output. The result is a consistent, reliable stereo microphone that delivers tonal depth and clarity across a wide frequency range from 30Hz to 20kHz.
Studio-ready setup with high-end accessories
Along with its core recording capabilities, the WA-CX24 arrives with a full set of professional accessories. The included Gotham GAC-9 9-pin cable is known for durability and low-noise performance, providing a clean signal path from microphone to power supply. Also included are a dual-pattern power supply with IEC cable, a heavy-duty shockmount for secure studio mounting, a wooden display box for safe storage and a rugged tweed flight case for transport.
Each microphone is hand-tested and inspected by trained technicians at Warm Audio’s facility in Austin, Texas, ensuring consistent build quality and performance across every unit. This makes the WA-CX24 a reliable tool for critical stereo recording in both fixed studio and mobile setups.
Features
- Enables custom stereo field shaping through independently rotatable dual capsules
- Offers nine selectable polar patterns per capsule for precise stereo sound sculpting
- Produces a warm, engaging midrange and detailed, smooth treble response
- Allows flexible recording techniques like XY, Blumlein and mid-side with capsule rotation
- Equipped with matched CK12-style capsules and USA-made T14 transformers for vintage-inspired tonal richness
- Incorporates a hand-selected 12AY7 tube for subtle harmonic warmth
- Ships with a premium Gotham GAC-9 cable, shockmount, wooden case and tweed flight case
- Individually tested and calibrated at Warm Audio’s Austin, Texas facility for consistent quality
- Covers a wide frequency range from 30Hz to 20kHz for versatile studio applications
Specifications
- Capsules: 2X Custom Edge Terminated, Dual-Backplate, All-Brass Vintage Ck12-Style Capsules
- Output Transformers: 2X Custom T14 Tab-Funkenwerk (Ami) USA Output Transformers
- Vacuum Tube: Premium 12Ay7 Vacuum Tube
- Capacitors: Premium Polystyrene And Wima Film Capacitors
- Polar Patterns: 9 Patterns - Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Figure-8, + 6 Additional Mixed Patterns (Accessible On Two Switches, One Per-Capsule)
- Max Spl: 149 Db
- Frequency Response: 30Hz-20 Khz
- Output Impedance: 200 Ohms
- Signal-To-Noise Ratio: 73 Db
- Ein / Self-Noise: 22 Dba
- Power Source: External Iec Grounded Psu
- Cable: Gotham 5-Meter Gac-9, Premium 9-Pin Tube Microphone Cable
- Total Weight: 20.5 Lbs (9.3 Kg), Mic Only: 3 Lbs (1.4 Kg)
- Mic Dimensions: 14” X 2” (35.6 Cm X 5 Cm)
- Product Code: WA-CX24