Large diaphragm condenser microphone with switchable polar patterns. Based on the EB 414 microphones from the early 1970s featuring CK12 capsules and brass transformers. Polar patterns: Cardioid, Figure-8, and Omnidirectional. Output attenuation: 0 dB, -10 dB, -20 dB. Custom edge-terminated, dual diaphragm, 34 mm, full brass CK12 capsule. Self-noise: 16 dB(A) /- 1 dB. Maximum sound pressure level: 165 dB. The WA-14 is a classic condenser microphone based on a microphone from the early 1970s that has been featured in countless hit recordings. The WA-14 utilizes a brass CK12 capsule, a CineMag USA transformer, and a fully discrete signal path. The WA-14 is a versatile microphone suitable for a variety of applications, such as powerful, warm, and intimate lead vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, bass, drums/percussion, strings, and orchestral recordings. The WA-14 delivers the realism and density of its classic predecessor.