HQ Audio Of Review: https://podcastage.com/rev/wa251 Today i review the Warm Audio WA251, a clone of the legendary Telefunken ELAM 251. This is a slightly V-shaped sounding microphone with a bump in the bass and low mids and a lift in the treble and air. It offers a relatively smooth sound character and a low noise for a tube mic of 12dBA. RECORDING SETTINGS: Interface: Focsurite Scarlett 18i20 2nd Gen Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz Gain: ~1:00 Boosted in Post: +6dB SPECS: • Polar Pattern: Cardioid, Omni, Figure-8 • Freq Response : 20Hz - 20khz • Self Noise: 12dBA • S/N Ratio: 80dBA • Max SPL: 132dB • Impedance: 200 Ohms Buy the Rode NTK (Affiliate Link) Amazon: https://geni.us/wa251 Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/wa251 Thomann: Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link) Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rd Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/k6g4d B&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/42lcWDF Thomann: https://www.thomann.de/intl/focusrite_scarlett_2i2_3rd_gen.htm?offid=1&affid=2060 NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below. 00:00 - Intro / Setup 00:27 - What’s in the Box 00:54 - Build Quality / Walkthrough 02:08 - Specifications 02:22 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation) 03:42 - Plosive Test 03:54 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test 04:16 - Background Noise Test 04:31 - Untreated Room Test 04:54 - Shock Rejection Test 05:12 - Mic Resonance Tap Test 05:26 - Intro to Comparison 05:50 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison 06:14 - Neat King Bee v2 Comparison 06:42 - Earthworks SR117 Comparison 07:16 - Rode NT1 5th Gen Comparison 07:41 - Avantone CV12 Comparison 08:16 - Warm Audio WA67 Comparison 08:53 - Warm Audio WA47 Comparison 09:29 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison 10:06 - Neumann U67 Reissue Comparison 10:41 - Music Test 11:56 - Pros & Cons 12:55 - Overall Thoughts 14:39 - Recommendation 16:03 - Outro #Studio #Tube #MicReview Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/podcastage Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvOU-zTlankT-JjN3ZzvuKA/join Check Out This Stuff TOO: Website: https://www.podcastage.com Giveaways: https://podcastage.com/giveaways Discord: https://www.podcastage.com/discord Merch: https://podcastage.com/store Company Relationship Disclosure: https://podcastage.com/disclosure Personal: https://www.bandrewscott.com My YouTube Setup: https://podcastage.com/studio My Favorite XLR Mics: https://podcastage.com/rev/favxlr My Favorite USB Mics: https://podcastage.com/rev/favusb ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8X-Is7naeU

To round out the year I wanted to thank you for an amazing 2020. I know it was a crazy and difficult year for all of us, and I could not have gotten through it without you. Thanks for allowing me to yell at you about audio every single week, and helping create what I believe is the best community on the internet. I appreciate each and every one of you so much. And 2020 can go f*** itself. Subscribe For More Videos: https://www.youtube.com/podcastage?sub_confirmation=1 Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvOU-zTlankT-JjN3ZzvuKA/join My YouTube Setup: https://podcastage.com/studio My Favorite XLR Mics: https://podcastage.com/rev/favxlr My Favorite USB Mics: https://podcastage.com/rev/favusb Check the Frequently Asked Questions: https://podcastage.com/faq Vote For What You Want Reviewed: https://podcastage.com/vote NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): If you purchase an item using my amazon link, it provides me a small referral fee. For more info check my FAQ page links below. Check Out This Stuff TOO: Website: https://www.podcastage.com Giveaways: https://podcastage.com/giveaways Discord: https://www.podcastage.com/discord Merch: https://podcastage.com/store Company Relationship Disclosure: https://podcastage.com/disclosure Personal: https://www.bandrewscott.com ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvbxgDvuAk0