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The WA-251 has a clear and airy high-end, smooth and creamy mids, and a warm low-end that all come together to create a truly beautiful sounding mic. I work in a studio near Seattle, and have used mic’s that are triple the price of the WA-251, and I gotta say the WA-251 definitely can hold its own next to some big name mic’s. I think the magic of this mic is the clear and open top end that really shines on R&B and Pop vocals. The mic is particularly great when you need something to cut through a mix without being aggressive or harsh. One of the challenges I face when selecting vocal mic’s is trying to find that balance of warmth and clarity, and the WA-251 seems to have found that sweet spot. I must say, on its own, the mic may show a little too much detail and that can throw some vocalist off at first. But trust me, you’ll find it works great within the context of a song! Plus, if you Pair it with a warm EQ and 1176, you’ll get that classic vintage HI-Fi sound that’s so iconic on many records.

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I'm an absolute fan of the Warm Audio brand. I own the WA73+EQ, WA76 Compressor, WA2A Compressor, & WA-EQP (Pultec Tube EQ)! I also own the 47 & 251 which I would consider as must haves for any upcoming studio if you can't afford the originals. The 251 is silky smooth in the top end & pushes the mids forward well. The lows are very detailed & don't sound muddy. Overall I made the leap to add this to my locker and zZounds got it out to me quickly! P.S I recommend a tube swap adding a GE 6072 ! It truly adds to the 251 style sound they captured!

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Because you will want to buy a second one the second you hear it. I tried it on a few different sources- Piano, Acoustic guitar, vocals and drum overhead. For acoustic guitar, it could be recorded completely flat and sound amazing. For drums, roll off the bass a bit and its perfect. I needed a touch of eq for piano, but the overall sound was fantastic. This is a great all around mic and feels well built. I mainly had cheap condensers and SM-57s prior to this, and this mic has made a huge difference in what my recordings sound like.

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I love this mic. I own also the QA-47, which is also superb. But this is my favorite mic now. Especially once you upgrade the stock tube with an NOS unit. I pretty much only use this on vocals, but may also try it on acoustic guitar later. The sound is sweet, with a small amount of hiss that will probably disappear in the mix. While I find the WA-47 to be better for my wife's vocals, this one checks all the right boxes for me. If you've got a beefy low voice, this mic is for you.

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