Warm Audio WA-67 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone Open Box

Product informationAnother Legend RebornThe original '67 became one of the most sought-after and widely used studio microphones of its time, recording a massive collection of some of the most memorable songs of the last 50 years – we're talking about classic tracks from artists as varied as the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, the Temptations, and Nirvana! The original mics are still sought after, but they can command upwards of $8000 for a pristine unit, putting them far out of reach for most recordists. Thankfully, Warm Audio has now changed that scenario with the release of the new WA-67! Based around an EF86 pentode tube and having the same smooth and creamy tone of the original, the WA-67 excels at recording just about anything that you put it in front of, and it may immediately become your go-to choice for vocals, guitars, drum toms and overheads, pianos, brass and strings.Going All OutWarm is passionate about killer studio tools and take their responsibility to their customers seriously. That means they don't make “look-alike” gear that doesn't deliver, and they take considerable time and effort to get as close as possible to both the heart and the soul of an original design. They went to great lengths to recreate the discrete circuit of the original microphone, using boutique components throughout to ensure that nothing got in the way of pure tube magic. The sound and vibe of the original '67 is recreated in the WA-67 and Warm has great pride in being able to make such a high-quality microphone available to everyone at an unheard of price.The Capsule: The Heart of a MicrophoneEven if you stuff a microphone full of premium components, if the capsule isn't right, nothing is – it's that cirtical. Knowing this, Warm went to great lengths to recreate the capsule from the original '67, making sure that the WA-67 performs the same way, has the same frequency response and contributes to the same chewy character as the original. That meant not only ensuring that the hole pattern was identical, but we also made sure to craft the entire assembly out of brass (including the mounting rings) just like the original design. It takes more time and it's more expensive than using multiple types of material, but it's critical to go the extra mile on this microphone. The results speak for themselves: the WA-67 sounds absolutely stellar!The Guts and the GloryThe EF-86 tube is well-known in the industry for having characteristics that are consistently flattering to audio sources, and it's one of the reasons why the original '67 microphone remains sought after (and why some modern audio manufacturers use it in their own hyper-expensive microphones and preamps). Warm Audio knew it was critical to get it absolutely right.Going even further, in order to accentuate and complement the custom capsule and EF86 tube, they used top-shelf components to complete our versionCOPYRIGHT 2023 AudiotopiaShipping informationAll orders within the Continental US will be shipped within 24-48 hours on regular business days unless extended handling time has been added. Please note orders shipping to PR, HI and AK typically require additional processing time depending on where they are being shipped from and may incur additional shipping charges. Orders placed after 12 pm on Fridays will be processed the following Monday morning. All orders will be packaged securely and shipped using either FedEx, UPS, USPS, ENSENDIA, LASERSHIP, ONTRAC, BLUE_PACKAGE or PRESTIGE but always fully insured. We will combine shipping for multiple items when possible. Shipping transit times vary and usually take 1-7 business days based on the final destination and the service selected. Standard delivery is set as the default shipping method. Buyer is responsible for selecting expedited shipping for listings that offer free 2 day shipping. For International orders: Most orders ship via eBay's Global Shipping Program unless other arrangements have been made prior to purchase. Transit times can vary for a variety of countries. We can't control customs delays in your country thus shipments may take longer than we expect. BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL CUSTOMS CHARGES, VAT AND OTHER TAXES IN YOUR COUNTRY, as well as any additional carrier fees. We don't know what these charges are in different countries; if levied they are collected by the carrier upon delivery.Payment optionsWe accept payments via PayPal. Please note, if you have a non-U.S. issued credit card you may use that through the PayPal system.Return policyWe offer a money-back guarantee (excluding any shipping charges) on items returned within 30 days of purchase. We also welcome exchanging. Customer is responsible for return postage. Simply contact us with the reason for the return. Do not send anything back without an RA# (Return Authorization) since it will not be processed. All returns require authorization--items do not necessarily go back to the location from which they shipped. All returned items must be in original condition, and must include the original factory box (intact UPC bar codes and serial numbers ) and factory packaging (e.g. foam, plastic, wrappings, etc.), peripherals (e.g. battery, charger, cords, straps, etc.), included warranty cards (without markings), and all instruction booklets and paperwork. Once you receive the appropriate RA# documents and the appropriate return address you must ship back to us within 10 days so we can correctly process the return. We can either send a replacement/exchange or issue a full refund (minus shipping). If your item is damaged, please contact us with details about the damage and we need you to email photos of the issue to us, we will then forward this information to the warehouse to process and handle shipping you a replacement at our cost within the U.S. only. Items which are defective we can handle taking care of getting you a working item (upon availability) within 30 days of purchase. Please provide serial number when contacting us. After 30 days please contact the respective manufacturer, all our items are backed by the full warranty from the manufacturer.