Warm Audio WA47 Review / Test (vs. WA47 Jr, WA67, TF47, U67)

[@7171jay]

@podcastage. Your musical "tests" have come a long long way. Your guitar playing both electric and acoustic has gotten really good.

[@Podcastage]

@@7171jay thanks so much man, I really appreciate that.

[@DMKahn]

Agree. Loved the layers in this one. He should release that song haha

[@timrober75]

Sounds GLORIOUS on your acoustic. And I'm continuing to love your playing and composition my friend :)

[@Histio]

Now I'm just waiting for a review of the warm audio wa-8000 and I'll be happy 😊

[@pianofortestudios2406]

Me, too. I just got one. Cool mic.

[@lupit1]

This is such a banger mic, for voices that have a fundamental of like 80-90hz, and a bit of that grit to the top end, shit’s endgame. $800 is such a steal

[@RazerXPYugioh]

@lupit1 That's what I was thinking as well. I've a ShureSM7B and obviously I'm happy with the Shure because it's a great mic. Usually when I watch these mic reviews I'm like these mics aren't as good as the ShureSM7B. However this mic is better than ShureSM7B. If I had $950 I would buy this mic right now.

[@AlinaSweetx]

Any recommendations for fundamentals of 200hz?

[@lupit1]

@@AlinaSweetx most dynamics fit female voices well, like a 7b or an re20

[@AlinaSweetx]

@@lupit1 I had SM7B before and I honestly didn't like it. Sounds muddy, boomy, no nice top end and very noisy for some reason. Even tho I am using extrem high end preamps that can really push gain. RE20 already sounds like a turn off to me once I hear it on other people. Do you have any condenser recommendations?

[@lupit1]

@@AlinaSweetx Blue baby bottle, wa47jr, ksm32, wa47, wa67, tlm67… Really any dark condenser. I dislike bright mics even on dudes, but on women it can be a lot more work. Dark is generally really forgiving

[@Aval0nCOD]

Hey Bandrew, I just wanted to tell you that I’ve been watching you ever since I was 10 back in 2014. I remember getting into audio with a neewer nw-700 . I’m now planning on buying an sm7b (I don’t need it it’s just a child dream). Although I think all of it your fault for being so passionate about audio it’s contagious. Never would have been able to enjoy audio this much if your enthusiasm didn’t leak through the screen. Thank you for being such a godsend to this community. (Also learnt a fair bit of English from watching you so double thanks) Edit : looks like it’s going to be an nt1

[@SavoxYT]

I saw the thumbnail and thought "Whoa! Bandrew got his hands on a TF U47!"

[@osmiac]

Lmao😂

[@chancellorellis02]

SAVOX LOVE YOUR VIDEOS 🫶🏾

[@Podcastage]

@@SavoxYT haha! Bro, I wish!

[@DefeatPete]

I see the work you put into this video! Thank you for the review, great video and very nice mic too

[@AfferbeckBeats]

It sounds amazing, extremely similar to the Telefunken TF47.

[@UseTheSupeRsonic]

17:41 This needs to be shouted out a million times. If you're gonna buy gear, buy it because THAT specific thing will work for what you do. Don't buy anything because it's the "industry standard", or because it's the next whatever or it might be exactly like the other thing but cheaper. Gear choices should be very personal, it should get out of the way of you creating, and be cost-effective. I just got one of those Antelope Edge mics and I love it for what IT is. I didn't care if the models sounded EXACTLY like their real counterparts (although many of them are incredibly convincing), they simply sound great as they're own thing and it relieves me of the headache of back-and-forth trips to the guitar store.

[@JeroBagg]

People have to drop this idea of how significant the price of a microphone is. For the U67 reissue, you're paying for the more expensive manufacturing costs, but mostly the black diamond logo and not so much for the sound. Price and prestige are some of the most effective filters one can apply to their hearing.

[@danielkelleyhoward]

From my limited knowledge it does seem though like in the $3000 and under range, you get what you pay for with most studio gear

[@Bloor005]

Lots of producers I follow seem to be using these now. Problems with their vintage originals have meant these recreations have become more desirable. You also have to remember that Warm Audio use different transformers than the originals so there will be some slightly variation there too. Warren Huart seemed to suggest in his review this is as close to an original as it'll get given how its had to be made. I also seem to remember there is a Dutch studio engineer who compared these to a well serviced original. He did the same with the WA67 too.

[@johnheiser2604]

Great review Bandrew. Sounds good.

[@techmed-rainer]

Danke!

[@Podcastage]

Thank you so much Rainer - It truly means the world!

[@davidengeland5247]

I have this mic and I love it for soft vocals and acoustic guitars. I have gotten a good sound on it for a pop mix once, but I prefer other mics for dense mixes. But maybe your voice might hit it totally different. I've heard it sound great on those when other people use it.

[@brockmannolaf7182]

Great Test as always.

[@artcamp7]

love Warm Audio stuff

[@xxlintux]

one second of you talking into it and I was sold already

[@JoeStuffzAlt]

This is a very great example of polar patterns

[@Kragatar]

That's a really nice looking mic. Great warm time too.

[@davidhillshafer3646]

Wow. Acoustic guitar sounds incredible here. I may need to grab one.

[@Podcastage]

It's a great mic. I'm surprised how well it performs.

[@WilliamJohnston]

Love it! Now you’ve got to get the ultimate U47 replica - the Flea!! Seemingly a lot of folks top choice mic for male vocals…

[@Podcastage]

@@WilliamJohnston darn it that’s expensive. I don’t think I have that kind of income from KZbin anymore. Haha.

[@itrakwavs]

Dope Demo bro

[@MrNicknayme]

Thanks for the review. 👍🏽

[@billlord4203]

I own the Jr and have used the WA47 in the studio on vox in cardioid. Both are good performers. Interesting tossing in the variety of Neumanns - thx. The WA47 sure sounds full and warm (hence Warm Audio - go figure) and I like it. The top end - if it were to be anymore pronounced, I would have a problem with it on vox. I agree - on spoken word there are better options. I wonder if aliens enjoy drinking beer?

[@Realtalkyou08]

That mic is warm audio’s best mic to me.

[@RealCoyCooter]

I got this mic and ended up having to send it back. It sounds amazing but I found out the hard way starting off with a dark mic puts you at a disadvantage for a lot of vocal processing. You should do the UT Twin87 next

[@danielkelleyhoward]

That’s why I’m put off by most of warm audio’s stuff

[@sanjulianx]

It does Sound better to my ears than the tlm49 or the TF47 😮 way smoother and warmer

[@ALLELITEMUSICOFFICIAL]

Did you ever review Brauner Microphones? Would be very interesting. Put also ZP Microphones on your list. One of the greatest companies out there.

[@oscarfernandoofpublicnature]

Thanks for the vid!!

[@GoTellJesusSaves]

At first listen, I think I like the slightly brighter sound of the rear of the mic more than the front.

[@OldPyrate]

once again hello Neumann!

[@IONPortraits]

You really should be reviewing the best mic of them all. The U47 fet.

[@d.c.6942]

Greetings earthling! I just got myself the WA 87R2 as an upgrade to yes the SM58. I did a comparison between all the WA47, WA67, and WA87, TLM103 and more.. and for my voice the WA87 just seems to work in a special way no other mic I've tried does. The tube ones, WA47 and WA67, sounded to dull on my not very powerful voice. The 47 does sound good on you though, even for spoken word I have no complaints. Maybe take a look at the 87 someday? Oh, sh.. just realised I forgot to throw the box of my 87. Give me a second..

[@Frank-mw3gz]

Can you review the golden age ga8000?

[@kesamek8537]

It seems like an expensive way to get a microphone for recording electric bass, acoustic cello or parts of a drum kit which is maybe where it would shine. Like any microphone of any price there is always a chance it will sound amazing on certain individual singing voices. Sounds like it would be ideal for Billy Corgan style rock guitars too. Kinda specific.

[@amberzephyr]

i can't put my finger on it, but i feel like the audio quality of these videos has improved in some way? like hearing the at2020 in this video sounds different from an at2020 demo from an older video like 4 years ago. i guess the color grading of the video is different too. is it just post processing? and wow, that mic sounds phenomenal on the guitars.

[@chineserockethands4578]

You know what would be a cool video is how the different polar patterns on a microphone actually work. Like how does a mic go from cardioid to figure eight to omni with just a switch. I’m sure I can find this information if I looked elsewhere online or on KZbin, but I don’t wanna cheat on you like that.

[@UndergroundPlu9]

He doesn't really talk about the insides of the equipment that much, I don't think he specializes in it

[@UndergroundPlu9]

Its something to do with the transformer I think tho

[@BandrewScott]

If I’m not mistaken for multi pattern makes it has to do with altering the voltage between the front and the rear capsule. But I’m sure I’m missing a big portion of how it’s done.

[@OlexanderZnaharenkoUA]

Heeey!!! New video! Thanks 😊🙂

[@aemproductions8356]

It gives that classic studio sound. Defiantly similar to the original U47 mic.

[@thomaschan8844]

Bandrew, it occurred to me that you don't do any high transient tests with any of your reviews, beyond the treated/untreated clap test. A snare or bass drum might be useful to hear. Why did I think of that while you are reviewing the W47? I recently started using an LDC on kick drums, and really liked the result, as well as having used them as over heads and drum room mics. Perhaps it's impractical for these reviews (which are uniformly excellent, btw), so... just something to think about, I suppose.

[@muchammadnurwibowowibi4580]

Now you experience both wa 47, wa 251 and Mojave MA 200. Which one you prefer for singing tenor soft vocal that want to have grit rock vocal?

[@agathor35]

Hey there! What microphones do you think would work best for an Opera Singer? Im looking into mics myself for that reason.

[@Akillez]

Do you think you can review the Rode X XDM 100 USB mic? Btw guys, even with how high quality this mic is, it'll probably be never necessary for the average consumer, anything over 250 ish is way too much money to be spending on a condenser mic. The Lewitt 440, Nt1, and the Sennheiser is probably what you want to look for in that 150 to 250 price range, high quality mics without you spending an arm and leg to get it lol

[@peterpeper4837]

A whole day past since you posted the video. Does the warm wa47 still work?

[@TheBibleWarrior316]

Hey Bandrew, could you do a review of the Melon Audio MA-67 and/or MA-87? I've seen some reviews that really hype them up, just wanted to know your opinion. Love your channel!!

[@ereiffman]

Awesome video! Have you ever considered reviewing the MA-300? I own one and it's amazing. I've seen your MA-200 video, but the MA-300 actually has a slightly different sound - curious to hear your thoughts on it

[@Tepnomusic]

The MA-300 is way better than the Warm 47.

[@ereiffman]

@@Tepnomusic Never tried the Warm 47 but based on this video, I definitely agree with you. The MA300 has such a beautifully rich and open tone

[@drakewatkins2624]

What’s the differences in sound between this and the Tlm 49 in your opinion sense the capsules are basically the same thank you

[@willcarter7079]

I need a full version of that song

[@christopherkann9255]

Thanks for this review, have you had the chance to try out warm audios u87 clone?

[@HarvinderSingh-yy8th]

Pl. review GTZ U87 to. It has 2 versions.

[@cineffect]

No stickers? 😢

[@raggedrec]

love my 47jr and wa67

[@Mikey__R]

No stickers in the box?

[@jeremythornton433]

I have a WA47jr and I have to admit that I'm not using it as much as my Lewitt 240 Pro. I recently tried it again but I think I need to play with it a bit to get me happy. I'm not about to spend big bucks on a mike. I really don't think the listeners these days can tell or care at all.

[@OldPyrate]

I need a superb mic rejecting unwanted neighbouring noise.

[@billweaver2549]

Before I declared this as one of my favourite microphones on your voice I thought I'd just better check it against the Mojave MA 201fet Naaaa, that still wins!.

[@billweaver2549]

Just WISH they still made it in black

[@Tepnomusic]

Do the Tele u47 next!

[@yofrantovar9463]

It's so detailed

[@virgogreg]

Warm 67 was pretty nice

[@Remixed_By_Mus-T]

haha whats the deal about hello Neumann ?! :D

[@BandrewScott]

Seinfeld reference. “Hello Newman”

[@davewestner]

Man, I wish I could find a $10,000 U47

[@Tallstreehouse]

I know how to sound like math rock now

[@Adamsgotgame]

Dollerydoo's ❤

[@meanmr.mustard]

MORE STONER FUZZY MUSIC STUFF, MORE STONER... 👍

[@CarsonHoy]

Fellow UFO experiencer? 🖖

[@Podcastage]

not an experiencer, but a believer.

[@KempuraChicken]

Music had a silent hill 2 edge to it.

[@Filosofuerza]

(Euphemism Alert) This mic is so big is should be called WTF U47

[@WithoutTroy]

AT2020 sounded better IMO

[@gamersungyoutube1468]

sooo... wa47 has the sound of u47. gotcha! lol

[@ancientalien815]

Warm audio....doesnt sound very warm lol

[@sharktooh76]

You got a FET head

[@ultrazvuk_studio]

Очень хороший и красивый микрофон, с характером. Но мой экземпляр имел очень высокий уровень собственного шума. Я меня лампу, чтобы уменьшить шум. Но в итоге продал этот микрофон. Потому что мой ламповый Rode NTK вообще не имел собственного шума

[@peterpeper4837]

I dont like the sound of the NTK much, a bit too bright and harsh for me but it can be improved by using a better tube. Try a 6H23p-EB or 6H23N-EB or 6N23 tube for the NTK should sound better. But for sure the Rode is of a far higher quality than the Warm

[@ultrazvuk_studio]

@@peterpeper4837 yes ! And i change the capsule in NTK)

[@ChrisEbbrsen]

Your mxl 900 dollar mic. Cut out!

[@studio_person]

*Thanks. Warm Audio is a great company with great products. They have mics, preamps, compressors etc. I just wish they have an audio interface. It will be definately better for the price than overrated RME Babyface Pro FS* - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHPMf5Kwe7uqebs