Blue Microphones Dragonfly Condenser Microphone & WA12-MKII Preamp Bundle

This bundle includes the Blue Dragonfly Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Studio Condenser Microphone and the Warm Audio WA12 MKII Single Channel Mic Preamp

The Blue Dragonfly Large-Diaphragm Microphone features a cardioid condenser design and can be used with vocal and general instrument studio recording. It contains a pressure-gradient, single-membrane, large-diaphragm capsule and uses a 6-micron thick mylar film. The film is sputtered in a mixture of pure gold and aluminum and is enclosed in a rotating spherical grill. The rotating grill allows for optimum mic placement in small spaces and for maximum sonic quality.

The microphone offers Class A discrete circuitry and a transformerless output, resulting in a clean, quiet audio signal path with minimum coloration or noise. The Dragonfly's neutral signal and wide frequency response allow the microphone to record vocals, drums, percussion, electric guitar, and bass, as well as saxophones and stringed instruments. The cardioid polar pattern is effective on rejecting off-axis noise due to room ambiance, monitors, instruments, etc.

DRAGONFLY FEATURES:

• Pressure-gradient large-diaphragm with single-membrane design
• 6-micron thick mylar film sputtered with a gold and aluminum mixture
• Rotating capsule allows for optimum mic placement
• Designed with discrete Class A electronics
• Transformerless output for pristine, noise-free signal on output
• Cardioid polar pattern is effective in minimizing off-axis noise

WA12 MKII SINGLE CHANNEL MIC PREAMP

A lot of preamps on the market do a good job of raising the volume of mics and instruments. Unfortunately, many pres are doing only that, raising volume. The “super clean” designs of today often leave the signal exiting the preamp sounding much the same as it did entering it. If you are looking for a preamp to improve and shape your signal you will most definitely love the Warm Audio WA12 MKII. The WA12 MKII is designed to transform plain instruments and vocals into exciting tone. If your mixes lack depth, struggle to sound alive, or are just missing that professional touch you’ve always wanted, there is a good chance you will love the WA12 MKII.

WA12 MKII FEATURES:

• Utilizes premium-grade input and output USA CineMag transformers
• Fully discrete design with a robust 71 dB of gain
• Utilizes a discrete 6-pin socketed 1731 style opamp - can be replaced with other 6-pin "2520 footprint" pampas for varying tone/flavor
• 20 dB pad
• Tone button – switches the input impedance from 600 Ohms to 150 - changes the tone of both the mic and high-Z inputs
• Mic-level balanced XLR input
• 2 Meg Ohm true Hi-Z input on front panel sends instrument signal through entire circuit including both CineMag transformers and the discrete opamps - great for guitars, bass, keyboards and other instruments that have a 1/4″ output jack
• Balanced outputs: XLR and 1/4″ TRS
• 48 volt phantom power
• LED meter gain indication
• Output attenuation control (after the CineMag output transformer) allows for driving the preamp and transformers into saturation
• Switchable 115/230 volt IEC power inlet