WARM AUDIO WA-2FT | Fen-tone Instrument Ribbon Microphone | Pair

WA-2FT

Fen-tone Figure-8 Instrument Ribbon Microphone - Matched Pair

The Warm Audio Fen-tone is a modern reimagining of a classic 1950s B&O ribbon microphone, blending vintage character with high-performance components for today's recordings. It retains the smooth, natural tone that made the original mic legendary while incorporating key upgrades, including a precision-crafted Japanese ribbon, a powerful Neodymium magnet, and a custom CineMag USA transformer. Designed to handle high SPLs with exceptional detail, the figure-8 Fen-tone excels on a wide range of sources, from guitar cabs, drum overheads, and horns to pianos, acoustic guitars, and strings.

Fen-tone adds a built-in, all-analog +26 dB JFET in-line preamp (requiring +48V phantom power), ensuring optimal gain and performance—especially useful when pairing with low-gain interface preamps. Staying true to the original design, the Fen-tone features a compact, pencil-style body with ventilated sides, making it easy to position in tight studio setups.

Deep Lows, Rich Mids, Smooth Highs

Fen-tone delivers deep, powerful bass and a lush midrange, staying true to the coveted sound of classic small-format ribbon microphones. In addition to the bass and midrange emphasis, it naturally tames harshness above 15 kHz, ensuring a smooth top end with presence-without excessive sibilance or brittleness.

Tailor-Made for Electric Guitars, Drum Overheads & More

Built for loud, detailed sources, Fen-tone excels on electric guitar cabs, drum overheads, and horns-handling high SPLs while retaining details. Its upgraded components enhance midrange detail, helping guitars cut through dense mixes with clarity and character.

Selectable +26 dB In-Line Warm Lifter Preamp

Featuring an all-analog, discrete JFET Warm Lifter circuit with +26 dB of ultra-clean gain and a 5 kilohms high-impedance design, Fen-tone ensures optimal signal integrity (+48V phantom power is required). Plug the mic directly into interfaces or lower-quality preamps without sacrificing volume, tone, or frequency response.

Classic Figure-8 Polar Pattern

Fen-tone's figure-8 polar pattern eliminates side-address noise, capturing only what's in front and behind it. Ideal for recording two acoustic instrumentalists facing each other, it minimizes bleed more effectively than other microphone designs.

Hand-Inspected & Tested in Austin, Texas

Every Fen-tone microphone is carefully tested and inspected by expert engineers and musicians at Warm Audio HQ in Austin, Texas—ensuring top-tier performance for every session.

Specifications

• Polar Pattern
  • Figure-8
• Element Type
  • Ribbon
• Sound Field
  • Mono
• Diaphragm
  • 0.1 mil / 1.8 µm
• Orientation
  • Side Address
• Controls
  • Gain/Sensitivity
• Circuitry
  • Solid-State
• Frequency Response
  • 30 Hz to 15 kHz ±3 dB
• Maximum SPL
  • 148 dB (1 kHz ≤1% THD)
• Sensitivity
  • -47 dBV (Passive)
  • -21 dBV (Active) 
• Analog Output
  • 1x XLR 3-Pin Male 
• Power Source
  • Phantom Power
• Operating Voltage
  • 48 V (Phantom Power)
• Color
  • Chrome
• Mounting Thread Size
  • 5/8"-27 Female
• Dimensions
  • ø: 1.5 x L: 6.7" / ø: 3.8 x L: 17 cm
• Weight
  • 10.7 oz / 304 g

In The Box

• 2x Warm Audio Fen-tone Figure-8 Instrument Ribbon Microphone - Matched Pair
• 2x Mic Clip
• 2x Protective Mic Sock
• Heavy-Duty Flight Case
• Limited 5-Year Manufacturer Warranty (with Registration)