Warm Audio WA-FT Fentone

Instrument Ribbon Microphone with Preamp 

WA-FT The ultimate instrument ribbon microphone The Warm Audio Fen-tone™ is a modern reimagining of an iconic 1950s ribbon microphone, enhanced with contemporary components, legendary tones, and advanced features. Featuring a figure-8 polar pattern, it delivers richly detailed sound even at high sound pressure levels, making it perfect for guitar cabinets, brass, drum overheads, piano, and much more. The Fen-tone includes a Warm Lifter in-line preamplifier that adds 26 dB of clean analog gain, ideal for setups with underperforming or low-power preamplifiers.Accurate Bass, Full-Bodied Mids, Smooth HighsThe Fen-tone reproduces powerful bass and rich mids, staying true to the sound of highly sought-after small-format ribbon microphones. Frequencies above 15 kHz are smoothed for a sound that is always present but never harsh or sibilant.Optimized for Guitar and MoreIdeal for high SPL sources that require detail, such as electric guitar amplifiers, overheads, and brass sections. Thanks to updated components, the Fen-tone highlights mid-range detail, making guitars shine even in complex mixes.Selectable 26 dB Active Warm Lifter Analog PreamplifierFeatures a selectable 26 dB JFET discrete 5k Ohm high-impedance circuit, allowing direct use with audio interfaces or low-quality preamplifiers without loss of volume, tone, or frequencies.Figure-8 Polar PatternThe bi-directional polar pattern reduces side noise, picking up only what is directly in front of and behind the microphone. Ideal for recording two acoustic instruments placed opposite each other, with minimal interference between sources.Manual Quality Control at Warm Audio Headquarters in Austin, TexasEach unit is inspected and tested by qualified technicians and musicians directly at Warm Audio's headquarters in Texas.Technical Specifications• Instrument ribbon microphone with 26 dB in-line preamp• Custom CineMag USA transformer• High-power neodymium magnet• 99.1% aluminum ribbon, 1.8 micron thickness• Selectable 26 dB Warm Lifter preamp (requires Phantom Power)• Polar Pattern: Bi-directional (Figure-8)• Frequency Response: 30 Hz – 15 kHz (± 3 dB)• Max SPL: 148 dB (1 kHz ≤1% T.H.D)• Output Impedance: 300 Ohm (passive), 150 Ohm (active)• Signal-to-noise ratio: 87 dB• Sensitivity: -47 dBv (passive), -21 dBv (active)• Dimensions: 17 cm x 3.8 cm• Weight: 0.3 kgIncluded Accessories• Professional flight case• Microphone clip• Protective sockRecommended Uses• Electric guitar cabinet• Drum overheads• Piano• Acoustic guitars• Brass section• Strings Product Information• Product Name: Fen-tone• Model: WA-FT• Brand: Warm Audio• Dimensions: 169 x 38 mm• Weight: 0.3 kgPackaging Dimensions• 305 x 215 x 108 mm• Weight: 1.35 kgMaster Pack Dimensions• 450 x 325 x 349 mm• Weight: 9 kg (6 pieces)Certifications• CE• WEEE• Prop 65• No hazardous materials• No lithium batteriesThe stereo version is available separately: Warm Audio Fen-tone WA-2FT