The warm audio wacx12 tube condenser microphone faithfully recreates the classic sound of a c12 style microphone utilising the same circuit design and top class components to deliver its iconic sound. The original mic the wacx12 is based on was renowned for its natural yet rich sound capturing every nuance of complex performances from vocals to the grand piano. Equipped with a cx12 all brass capsule and a 12ay7 vacuum tube the microphone delivers a flat response up until around 2khz with a rich and airy top end adding that classic warmth associated with vintage mics. The wacx12 provides you with the choice of nine polar patterns including standard cardioid omni and figure 8 patterns and as well as six intermediate pattern styles. Finishing the circuit is a specialised tab funkenwerk ami usa output transformer which helps to provide the wide open sound the microphone provides. Great for recording vocals piano pieces and general room micing the warm audio wacx12 is the perfect choice for professionals. The microphone also comes complete with a range of quality accessories including a boutique style carry case a shockmount a 7 pin mic cable and an external power supply.