The WA-47jr is a transformerless FET version of the exceptionally renowned and classic 47 microphone, which has been used in countless successful album recordings over the last 50+ years. The WA-47jr is fully discrete, features 3 polar patterns, and has been designed for various applications including professional studio recording, home studios, live performances, and radio broadcasting. It excels with vocals, electric/acoustic guitar and bass, drums, piano, strings, and wind instruments.
The WA-47jr utilizes a custom K47-style capsule, designed with the same hole pattern and frequency response as the vintage 47 design. This capsule version (model #WA-47-V-80v) is meticulously crafted by an Australian manufacturer whose precision and repeatability allow us to achieve the vintage characteristics essential for the sound and quality of the microphone, creating the character and signature of the WA-47jr.
With low noise performance, the discrete signal path of the WA-47jr, when combined with this exceptional 47-style capsule, allows the microphone to achieve a very similar tone to the classic 47, but at a much more affordable price. The WA-47jr uses the same K47-style capsule found in the WA 47.
Specifications:
- FET transformerless, 47 type
- 47-style capsule clone (K47 style) - Model #WA-47-B-80v
- Capsule design: Gold-plated capsule, dual large diaphragm, single rear plate, 6 microns NOS mylar (PET film)
- Fully discrete signal path, Toshiba FET capacitors, Wima, Panasonic electrolytic capacitors
- Polar patterns: Cardioid, Figure-of-eight, Omni
- High-pass filter: 70Hz
- Pad: -10 dB
- Self-noise: 9 dBA
- Dynamic range: 138 dBA
- Maximum SPL: 147/157 dB (@ 1 kHz 1kOhms 0.5% THD, 0/-10dB)
- Frequency range: 20Hz - 20 kHz
- Sensitivity: 10mV /Pa or -40 dB
- Output impedance: 100 ohm
