Which Warm Audio Microphone Should You Buy?! // Best Microphones Under $1000

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

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[@doodoobrown-johnson1190]

I enjoyed the song

[@NoahJonesNews]

the 251, cx-12 and the wa8000 all sound fantastic with the edge going to the 8000

[@BorSam]

Your voice sounds good on WA-CX12.

[@gaashmusic]

Thanks for this showcase! I own a WA-47 and been using it for a few years now and it’s definitely incredible and works perfect for nearly anything.

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Thanks for watching! If you are a fellow subscriber, thank you for supporting the channel 🙏🏻

[@oldtimer666]

Is it a bright mic? Im thinking of buying it but wanna know how it sounds on the higher frequencies. My voice soudns really bad with a mic that exagarattes higher frequencies. Had c414xlii earlier hated it

[@ChanningRain]

@@oldtimer666it is a bright mic I can send u links if u wanna hear it but as good as it is I no usually save it for acoustic guitar and female vocals as for male and my own I recently got an oc which is cheaper but it has that 1 or 10k bite in between an 87 and 800g. We makes me now debate between the 67 and 800g. The 800 sounded pretty dead to me but not in a bad way. I think it’s revered in hip hop cause it highlights that 2/3k fry scratch u hear in a lot of drake and lil Wayne vocals but the tube seems to make it not seem too harsh

[@ChanningRain]

@@oldtimer666yes it is it’s a great mic but I now usually keep it for female vocals and acoustic guitar. It can also be a great room mic. Its not my preference on most male vocals though

[@ChanningRain]

@@oldtimer666sorry it is a bright mic to answer your question. Fat and bright.

[@Andre_Ang]

Love the content like usual! I said it before and Ill say it again. Microphone comparisons are my favorite from this channel🔥🔥 I got myself the wa 87 and did not regret at all! Loving it till this day. Tbh my fav has to be the Wa 8000 which has the most unique sound imo. Keep up the awesome content!🔥🔥

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Thanks for watching!!

[@djrickyugextended2693]

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[@sandorbikali705]

In my opinion, a big issue with these comparisons is the changing distance from the capsules. You get different characters because of proximity and room tone at various gain stages. I think you should stick with a fixed position marked with the pop filter to ensure getting objective sound samples of these products. Otherwise great content, thank you!

[@officialWWM]

All that’s irrelevant anyway, cause your studio is going to sound different anyway.

[@ajondatrack]

Can You review the 512 audio brand of mics in particular the tempest it is a extension brand of warm audio thanks ❤

[@LeBeautiful]

*High end* = WA-8000 (rap/dance/hip-hop) or CX12 - (Acoustic/Pop/Orchestra) *Middle ground* = WA-14 IMO *Budget* = WA-47jr By the way..the CX12 is perhaps the perfect mic for you. Well done 👍

[@jakeeeGST]

the goat is here wtf

[@ArtyoneT]

Love this lineup. The 8000 stands out. Also, props to you for setting up each mic and performing all these takes. You made it look easy!

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Thank you! Appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment 🙏🏻

[@YuvProd]

cx12 is really amazing, its pretty identical to the real one.. i have the wa251 and i love it, recording through uad plugins

[@gnmorales1]

okay, so I put on my studio quality headphones, and listened very closely to those vocal samples both wet and dry.... thats how you can REALLY hear the difference, and I REALLY did... what I found out is the one that really stood out is the WA-14... it stood out with its sound and price point.... it was nice and open, cuts thru the mix, it sounds like a microphone that costs more than what it actually does, another one is the WA-251 (oh my God) the warmth, the character you get outta that one this one is soooo awesome... make sure your room is well treated for this mic (listen when he doesnt sing, you can hear alot of background noise), the WA-47 surprised me, because I originally thought that microphone wasnt for my style of vocal and music background, but now I reconsider, damn good sound out of that one.... lastly, the WA-8000 is what it says it is... as soon as the clip both wet and dry kicked in, you can hear that open, clear, but warm vocal cut thru like butter... the ones I didnt mention doesnt mean I didnt like them, they ALL sound awesome, but those ones I mentioned stood out for me, and I might be making a purchase for that WA-14 and see how it works for my rap/hip-hop/R&B type vocals, I need one mic to work all around and build from, this one might be it..

[@jacksp8de]

GREAT VIDEO!!! I have the WA8000 and its really nice although it can be a little harsh on the top end. I have the wa251 but haven't tried it out yet. Its funny that you released this video right as I'm planning to do a Warm Audio Mics vs the Townsend Labs Mic shoot out on my channel.

[@GuttaontheBeat]

Did you ever do the video? Do u have a wa 8000 vs the Townsend c800 emulation. ?

[@jacksp8de]

@@GuttaontheBeat Yessir. Watch it here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWLMfKiYna-CjtU

[@MusicChannel-rf5zz]

Does the 251 reduce the low frequency punch ? I have the 8000 but the 251 is currently drawing my attention!

[@jacksp8de]

@@MusicChannel-rf5zz Not sure what you mean about the low frequency punch but I would get the CX12 if you plan on getting another warm mic. Or a Lauten la320. I sold all of my warm mics but I do like the wa8000 and CX12. Just not better than the Atlantis and TF51 mics I have.

[@MusicChannel-rf5zz]

@ I meant getting some good lows out of a vocal recording since it has a low cut off .

[@jackmmarsden]

The 251 and 8000 sold me. Great replicas of the OG’s.

[@ProdByAbeHal]

bro this is exactly what i was looking for! great review!

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Thanks for watching! 🙏🏻

[@R.C.Bullar]

For recording pop vocals the WA 8000 is a no-brainer. It had far more top end sparkle that was still smooth that lends itself to that genre for live use and a more natural true to life tone for me WA 47F was the clear winner with its note weight in the low register, creamy mids and perfectly attenuated, smooth high-end. to me the 47F put your voice in the center of the music.

[@landonmatthew]

This is EXACTLY what I was looking for. Thank you brother!!

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Glad I could help!

[@MartinLutherMcCoy]

grreat video!! thx I use the 251 and the 67 and the 47. I put vintage nos telefunken fuses in them.. love them.. the 8000 and the cx12 are gonna be next..

[@damariscolonoliveros7590]

hi I wanted to ask you a question, did you buy the wa cx12 and what do you have to say about it

[@FerFonsek]

Such a great video Edward congrats! I am starting a studio at my school and I'd like to get a good all purpose mic. I'm between the lct440, the wa47jr or should I save for the wa14 what would you do?

[@AndyKingCo]

251 rules! I like it better than my wa8000 tbh

[@Bonzvy]

W-O-W i am really impressed with the cx12. its perfect for your vocal. somehow i prefered the the dry wa8000 over the wet one

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

It is a great microphone 💪🏻 If you are a fellow subscriber, thanks for supporting the channel 🙏🏻

[@theavatarfire]

I agree the wet WA8000 it was a lil too bright

[@elitepapercuts]

Yeah a different wet chain could have been used to better compliment the mic

[@Deriolama]

I like his voice with WA-251

[@sub-jec-tiv]

Wet signal has pitch correction which destroys the natural timbre of good mics.

[@kayakbandits9894]

Thx for the great vid. Cant believe only 600 likes for such astounding content. WA47, WA67, the CX12 were so natural sounding. The rest all sounded great but did add highs or lows as designed of course. Thx again.

[@smilecalm]

Impressive collection & comparison. I'm happy with the wa87r2. Now I just need to work on my vocals 😀

[@ianverickson]

Wouldn't you know it? I've never used any of these mics, yet I seem to prefer precisely the ones already in my wishlist. 47, then 87, then CX12, then 251, then 47jr, then 14. My least favorite was the 8000, it has a weird bump in the high mids that doesn't sound natural to me. The 67 is too dull and dark, and the 47F has too much low end and not enough clarity. It's beefy. Which would be great for certain guitars and bass, I suppose, just not lead vocals. Excellent demonstration! It was incredibly helpful.

[@MrTsetso]

It would've been nice if each mic preview was recorded with the mic that is being talked about in this particular preview.

[@Mikas_Emil]

Thanks for the shooutout. Great to hear them against each other. I do have one big request: Could we please have the wav files to do our own A/B testing in a DAW? That would be so helpful!

[@djrickyugextended2693]

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[@EdwardSmithMusic]

I'll see what I can do 👌🏻

[@Mikas_Emil]

@@EdwardSmithMusic 🤩

[@Mikas_Emil]

@@EdwardSmithMusic Any news on this, Edward? 🙂🙏

[@JuanitoCardona]

Great video! I really enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing your insights and providing those raw takes to help us assess the sound quality of each microphone. Just keep in mind that the panning of the raw takes is slightly to the right, but everything else in the video is balanced and centered.

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Thanks for watching!!

[@GRATE_DA_G]

The 87 r2 got it

[@t3reeproduction314]

I got the wa 47.. and it's my favorite mic at this time.. but I want to try that cx12.. warm makes great equipment for the money

[@WizSings]

251 -cx12 -8000🧐 wich sounded amazing on your voice. I already own the 47 but any thoughts for my next purchase? 🙏 or what about the self noise on them 3?

[@ayewhite333]

CX12 sounded best on your voice to me. That said, I'm going for the WA14!

[@REALEXIT]

my mic is behringer b1 i wanna upgrade my mic to warm audio wa-47jr is it better than behringer b1 ??

[@kumareshhalder4214]

The best choice

[@NoCoverCharge]

I have the 251 and love it recorded a whole album with it

[@bikingintokyo]

Currently choosing between 251 & the 8000 bc of the black friday sale, which do you think is better for most voices (for context, i have a music studio & would like to record clients with diff genres such as rock, pop, rnb, ballad, etc)

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

To record different vocalists, I would go with the 251 because it has more warmth. The 8000 might be too bright for female vocalists, where I think the 251 would work well as an all road vocal mic... I love the 251 btw!

[@bikingintokyo]

@@EdwardSmithMusicthank you so much!! just discovered the channel recently and have been watching a lot of videos for mic suggestions to add to my mic locker 🙏 Other than those 2, which tube mic would you recommend? I have the WA-14 & the WA-47jr for vocals atm

[@diegofadul]

This is one of the very best videos I ever see about mikes

[@JaMard80]

🔥Excellent review. I love my WA87 R2. The 87, 251 & 47 were my favorites.🔥

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Thank you so much for watching!! If you are a fellow subscriber, thank you for supporting the channel!

[@vannmensa]

Great microphones with great sounding qualities Great review Dope content as usual

[@Rivenworld]

Great looking(and sounding) mics, great voice Dude!

[@wallace_nelson]

Do you mind sharing your vocal chain. Whatever it is it sounds great on these microphones I may have to look into that WA - 47

[@riloh58]

Damn! This is exactly the question I am asking right now. Thanks for covering this.

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Thanks for watching!!

[@ПавлоВенгерко]

@@EdwardSmithMusic hello bro, I am also faced with a choice, tlm 49, 67, shur ksm 42sh, telefunken tf 11, 39, can you advise?

[@ryanlynch505]

Another great vid 🔥 what room treatment do you use on your walls?

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Hi Ryan. I use these acoustic panels - amzn.to/3zOnU9P

[@pomubeatz]

What would be your choice between wa 251 vs wa 8000 for hiphop/electronic/rnb/pop ish music vocal?

[@PaulIsbell]

What is your opinion of the 251 vs c12?

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

The 251 is a touch warmer in sound... where the c12 is a little more crispy and clearer. The c12 has a great overall balance frequency wise.

[@PaulIsbell]

@@EdwardSmithMusic thank you!! 251 will be my next microphone purchase. I’m wanting to collect the 47, 251/C12, and SM7B for some music covers.

[@neilold6804]

wow, in this video, perfect "wooden boxes" are presented (in reality, they have a plastic layer that only looks like wood). The boxes for the WA-47 that I bought were full of dents and damage, so I sent the first delivery back to the dealer. When the second one was just as bad, I gave up complaining and accepted that Warm Audio obviously cannot deliver better quality. Now, however, I am astonished that in this video there is no visible damage to the "wooden boxes". What a wonderful world full of surprises!!! But I am of the opinion that Warm Audio should present the products in advertising videos the way they actually deliver them in reality!!

[@BojanBojovic]

It all screams fake to me. Microphones are good I believe, but the whole idea and the package seems so fake.

[@pelegmusic]

Thanks for that video! 🔥

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Thank you for watching!!! 🙏🏻

[@MCAlvesPortugal]

I'm undecided between SE gemini II and Warm audio wa 8000. I can't find any comparison between these two microphones. Does anyone have an opinion about the two?

[@joshuavanderstam1345]

Stam SA-800G.

[@intouch8789]

If you had to choose, 251 or CX-12?

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

251 🫡

[@intouch8789]

​​@@EdwardSmithMusicThank you for the quick response. After going through all the example videos and listening to your recordings a bunch of times I'm pulling the trigger on the CX 12. It's $800 on Amazon right now and the clean mid-range for speech/rap vocals seems to be a great fit for me.

[@TheVALLEYBOY559]

That 251 smh sheeesh 🔥🔥 but my next is the 67 ! I got the R2 but I need the 67 !

[@ut1004bp]

Hmm, I was wanting to hear an elaboration of the quality short cuts that some have rumored about on WA mics. I find the color combinations a bit wrong with the boring matte Aluminum look that most have, with then also chrome on the same mic which I dont think is attractive, and i might find distracting, but tend to lean to the sound of the 47 and 67 models

[@StarOasis26]

I have the 47 Jr too bad it doesn't come with its own signature pop screen that attaches to the shock mount. but pretty good Mic

[@benlearnscrafts4579]

Is the Neat King Bee II any good? I would love to hear what you think about it. I keep hearing about it. They say it sounds great but is too big and heavy. But for the price I ordered it.

[@remikbaet1627]

Do you think the Blue Baby bottle microphone is better or the Wa_47jr microphone?

[@TheVALLEYBOY559]

The 47jr is harsh in the highs ! The baby bottle is way better ! The baby bottle has smooth highs ! The baby bottle is super underrated ! I have the original blue baby bottle from 2010 and one from 2012 ! It’s rich in midrange and smooth highs ! I also have a R2 and a real u87 . The baby bottle is close to a real u87 but with more midrange presence !

[@damariscolonoliveros7590]

if it is worth acquiring the wa cx12 before the wa 251?

[@damariscolonoliveros7590]

how can i do this edward

[@oldtimer666]

Which mic would you suggest buying if you dont want that high frequency shine? Im looking for a neutral mic, something in the lines of RODE NT1A

[@keeppushin]

the 1A is brighter than the NT1

[@BUCKSHOTSTV]

If I ever want to buy a new mic, I think it’ll be the cx12.

[@TaeglicheNarzisst]

Good Content dear god!

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Thank you for watching!!!

[@N0bodyn01]

I was thinking about getting the wa-8000. And now, I don’t think I will. Hmmmm. The 14 is better imo. For that crisp high. And then the 251 for warmth. Thinking of getting the tonebeast(emphasis on thinking about it) or the mpx and the 73 EQ. Can add the warmth there instead of chalking out so much for the mic. Still gonna sit in my decision cause it seems that with AI, and all these companies giving away so many high end plugins, or either for super cheap, I think emulation might finally be on par coming up with whatever they have up their sleeve. So might just get a couple mics, upgrade my interface(RME I’m thinking, maybe Apollo) and just wait and see. Still kinda want that VCA style bus channel strip tho. I get wildly good deals on WA so that’s why I’m kinda stuck in their products. And they seem alright, if you don’t A&B them with what they are cloning. But that’s no problem. I’m not an established and wealthy engineer by any means. Good video tho. Straight to the point.

[@sax_n_axe]

Best one for Saxophone 🎷recordings?

[@ragaradu7313]

Bro. RODE K2?

[@neonyves]

i loved the 67 and 47

[@MusicChannel-rf5zz]

So with the deep cut off on the lows the 251 may not give the bass punch !

[@santiagocorteshernandez1710]

I like to much the 251/47/cx12 and 800, i dont know what is my favourite mic, but i think is the 47 or 800, but the cx12 is near to the other two

[@thedontrotta]

Awesome review

[@rylandweet7750]

Is there a way I can get these in wav format so I can mix in my daw? to see which one I like best

[@REALEXIT]

i bought the warm audio WA47jr Sounds very very low it's like am using Shure SM7b i have to put the gain to almost clip to hear my voice it's like i need Cloudlifter is it how the mic should be or there's something wrong with it

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

The A!-47Jr needs phantom power to function. In your case, it sounds like your mic might be faulty.

[@REALEXIT]

@@EdwardSmithMusic yeah that's why i send it back to have replacement Thank You bro

[@c4music589]

great, thx a lot 👍

[@JphreshOfficial]

WA jr vs WA 87 r2 , which wins

[@777bigbird]

The best all around is : WA 47 . Even the original didn't have 9 patterns. Best mic ever . For male or female . None better !

[@ChanningRain]

It’s the first serious mic I got I now save it for female vocals and acoustic guitar. Sounds great on vocals but a bit too bright for a lot of male vocals. And it doesn’t have that 1 or 10k bite that the 800 or 87 has. But that 67 impressed me the most. Has the 87 bite but with tube thickness. But I currently use the oc 16 which was slightly under 500$ I run it through tube and it sounds preferable to the 47. But to each is their own

[@akg.69]

Also make a side by side short of WA 251 and WA47

[@kumareshhalder4214]

The CX 12🔥

[@kumareshhalder4214]

Edward which audio interface u used to do these before?

Just time stamps for myself, ignore it 8:15 wa87 r2 8:57 wa-cx12

[@kumareshhalder4214]

Which audio interface u use currently?

[@cmtv1408]

Hi which music production software is best to learn and how to get it and install

[@ankeviousoliver4472]

Go with reaper. It's easy to get and use. What genre are you working on?

[@cmtv1408]

@@ankeviousoliver4472 Thank you so much

[@cmtv1408]

@@ankeviousoliver4472 hippop

[@ankeviousoliver4472]

@@cmtv1408 yeah reaper is a good start. I can even show you some workload tips in there if you like. I'm looking to collaborate with producers and really get into this but feel like not enough of us come together. Teams get to $$$ quicker these days.

[@caspermaster-com]

Why is your filming and editing Oscar winning? haha

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

I appreciate you Casper! Thank you so much for supporting the channel!

[@damirvukelic8087]

How about the wa47 (not wa47f) for the kick drum kick out mic?

[@Perceptions-2.0]

On your voice #1. 251 #2. CX12 #3. WA47

[@maskiri9638]

I hope you make a video about professional setup not home studio

[@kumareshhalder4214]

high end midrange and beginner audio interfaces plz i requested u plz🙏🥺

[@princessl.d.g.]

I have a Shure SM7B, and I'm trying to find a vocal booth since my room isn't acoustically treated. What do you recommend? I was going to build a vocal booth.

[@kevinjones159]

Hello! I would recommend building some panels and treating your room vs building a booth. Then your room will sound good while mixing too! Made a really great difference in my room! Stay away from the foam! Good luck !

[@princessl.d.g.]

@@kevinjones159 hmmm...Okay. 😂

[@manuellujan5625]

@@princessl.d.g. Kevin isn't wrong. Would probably be cheaper than building a booth and more open feel to your recordings.

[@princessl.d.g.]

@@manuellujan5625 Do you think a vocal booth would be a waste of time?

[@kevinjones159]

@@princessl.d.g. Better to have a good sounding room for recording and mixing than a boxy sounding booth and a bad room for mixing.

[@6wav257]

Sonically 251, cx12, 67 is best. Emotion and captures that make u feel a type of way would be 47 and 8000. Microphone is more than highs mid and lows. Alot of people talk about body and brightness but u see no people talking bout low end sentiment and high end openess.

[@R.C.Bullar]

I went in thinking I was going to like one mic… but the 47F just set your voice in perfect focus and made me listen to the music. Might be my next mic.

[@anthemmakersmusic]

wa14 or cx12 for your voice followed by 251.

[@tommymartini34]

I love them all but 251, c12 and 47 tube are my favorites. What pop filter is that?

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Here is a link - amzn.to/41NqPdZ

[@michelegaleazzi6354]

Hi .... I wanted to ask you what your real thoughts are regarding the low range (20hz-300hz) of the WA-8000 Warm Audio microphone. Let me explain: I seem to understand that it's certainly not as full as the Sony on the low frequencies but those that the Warm Audio is able to steal are still sufficient? Do you think that you can get enough information to correct any lack of low frequencies where necessary? Are the high frequencies always nice or are they sometimes a little too sharp (harsh)? If you had to choose between the WA-8000 and the WA-251 (I really like this too), which one would you buy? One last question if you allow: Is this microphone (WA-8000) only suitable for recording male or female voices in the field of Rap Music, Hip Hop Music and similar styles or is it also valid for other musical genres? Thanks for any useful information about it and congratulations for the video !! PS: Sorry for all the questions I asked you but I'm very undecided about buying one of the two models I mentioned.

[@IAMTYNCH]

Man the wa-8000 is a 1200$ c800g.. Buy it lol. If u wanna articulate musical mic that will shine.. This is it. the CX12 is second in line

[@kevinhunter8821]

WA8000 or Lewitt Pure Tube ??

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

This is a hard one. I really like the sound of the WA8000... but long term, the Lewitt will last you longer because it's very well built... If I had to choose, I'm taking the WA8000

[@SonicVibe]

I need one that would work with the mpc one

[@DivyanshuGautam]

My favs were 251 & 67...🔥🔥

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Thanks for watching!!

[@weybursmith]

251 sounded the best from my iPhone

[@2grandbaby854]

47: @7:32 CX-12: @7:41

[@mistermusicenterprise3148]

The 47 and CX12

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Thanks for watching! If you are a fellow subscriber, thank you for supporting the channel 🙏🏻

[@bigmiddleschool]

@4:16 'otherwise very flat' lmaooo are we looking at the same chart? thats like a 5db dip at 6k????

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

You’re right, there is definitely a big dip at 6k. My bad for missing that one 🙈😂

[@RTHO0]

WOW! CX12 is AMAZING!!!👍 Thank you for your review.

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@EmperorKamikaze]

That akg c414 clone sounded best to me, especially considering its low price. Unpopular opinion I guess

[@wukongq]

251 and 87

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Agreed!

[@jermaineflowers1538]

I just stared using the 87 after using a lewitt 840. I love both. Lewitt is a little to smooth for my voice but is awesome

[@MecheGT]

thanks

[@UndetectableBomber]

the 8000 is fs their best mic

[@mikea1785]

Am I the only one that prefers the sound of the u67 lol

[@j-perezmusic]

251 the best

[@alihanapiyahofficial24]

Wa jr

[@JohnSmith-gh3kp]

8:15, 8:49

[@2grandbaby854]

7:25 7:32