Warm Audio WA-FT Fen-tone Ribbon Microphone

Warm Audio WA-FT Fen-tone Ribbon Microphone - Classic Tone, Modern Innovation

The Warm Audio WA-FT Fen-tone Ribbon Microphone reimagines a legendary 1950s B&O ribbon mic design, blending vintage aesthetics with modern upgrades for iconic, instrument-focused tones. This compact, pencil-style mic features ventilated sides for easy placement in tight recording setups, delivering rich, detailed sound with a custom Japanese ribbon, rare-earth Neodymium magnet, and CineMag USA transformer. Enhanced with a selectable 26 dB all-analog JFET in-line preamp, the Fen-tone ensures robust output even with underpowered preamps, making it a versatile choice for studios and live applications.

Timeless Ribbon Sound with Modern Versatility

Inspired by the classic B&O ribbon mic, the Fen-tone excels at capturing high-SPL sources like electric guitar cabs, drum overheads, horns, and pianos. Its figure-8 polar pattern rejects side-address noise, ideal for dual-instrument recordings, while the upgraded components deliver tight lows, rich mids, and a smooth, forgiving high-end roll-off above 15 kHz—perfect for taming harshness without sacrificing presence.

Tailored for Instruments and Beyond

Designed with guitarists in mind, the Fen-tone’s intricate midrange detail helps instruments stand out in dense mixes. The onboard Warm Lifter preamp adds 26 dB of clean, analog gain, ensuring compatibility with audio interfaces or preamps lacking sufficient power, all while preserving the mic’s classic ribbon character. Hand-inspected at Warm Audio’s Austin, Texas HQ, this mic guarantees top-tier quality and performance.

Key Features of the Warm Audio Fen-tone

• Recreation of a 1950s B&O ribbon mic with modern components for iconic tones
• Custom Japanese 99.1% aluminum, 1.8-micron ribbon and CineMag USA transformer
• Powerful rare-earth Neodymium magnet for enhanced detail and clarity
• Selectable 26 dB all-analog JFET Warm Lifter preamp (phantom power required)
• Figure-8 polar pattern for precise sound capture and side noise rejection
• Tight lows, rich mids, and smooth highs with a forgiving roll-off above 15 kHz
• Ideal for guitar cabs, drum overheads, horns, pianos, and more
• Hand-inspected and tested at Warm Audio HQ in Austin, Texas

Technical Specifications

• Type: Instrument Ribbon Microphone with In-Line 26 dB Preamp
• Polar Pattern: Figure-8
• Frequency Response: 30 Hz - 15 kHz (±3 dB)
• Max SPL: 148 dB (1 kHz ≤ 1% THD)
• Output Impedance: 300 Ohms (Passive), 150 Ohms (Active)
• Sensitivity: -47 dBV/Pa (Passive), -21 dBV/Pa (Active)
• Dimensions: Length: 6.7”, Width: 1.5”
• Weight: 0.67 lbs
• Included Accessories: Heavy-Duty Flight Case, Mic Clip, Protective Mic Sock