The WA-47F is a faithful recreation of a high-SPL, low-noise classic celebrated as a 'secret weapon' in world-class studios. The original 47 FET was released in 1969 & gained huge popularity for its ability to handle fast transients with exceptional detail. Compared to popular tube microphones, the WA-47F has a more pristine top end & a tighter, more controlled bass response. Famous artists such as Dave Grohl & Daft Punk used the original 47FET on kick drums, inspiring generations of drummers & engineers. For vocals, legends like David Lee Roth & Michael Stipe used the original to create some of the most beloved music of all time. The WA-47F shares the same sonic profile as that original mic, making the WA-47F a studio workhorse that will quickly become a go-to mic in your locker

Like all Warm Audio mics, the WA-47F is a no-nonsense studio tool with premium components & elite build quality. Like the originals, the WA-47F takes the sound of the WA-47 tube mic & swaps the valve for solid-state FETs, meaning there’s no compromise between capturing rich midrange, detailed bass & handling very loud sources. At its core, the WA-47F uses a premium reproduction of the vintage K47-style capsule from the original mic for ultra-wide frequency response & detail. The WA-47F uses a single backplate, cardioid-only version of the same capsule used in our award-winning WA-47 tube microphone. The capsule is joined by a custom TAB-Funkenwerk USA Output Transformer that drives the punchy, powerful sound. The WA-47F pairs premium Fairchild FETs with polystyrene & Wima capacitors & the AMI output transformer, giving the WA-47F the ideal frequency response to capture extra detail & depth. The -10dB pad gives you extra headroom for those loud sources & engage the included 140 Hz low-cut filter to save yourself from unnecessary post-EQ. Our meticulous R&D process allowed us to dial in a true-to-original output level & frequency response that matches the performance expectations of world-class audio engineers & recording facilities.