Uploaded August 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this video, I demonstrate recording with the Warm Audio WA-2MPX & WA412 preamps, the WA-84 & WA-CX12 microphones, AND the WA2A, WA76 & WA-BusComp compressors!

How does a Tap Sat preamp sound? How good are Warm Audio compressors? What do Warm Audio microphones sound like?

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🥁 Performed by Jamie Paine
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Recording with Warm Audio Gear
00:36 WA-2MPX Preamp
03:25 WA-412 Preamp
04:31 WA-84 SDC
05:06 WA-CX12 Tube Mic
05:35 Large VS Small Diaphragm Condenser Mics
08:44 WA-2A Opto Compressor
09:46 WA-76 FET Compressor
10:59 WA-BusComp + Mix Tricks
14:08 Honest Opinions & Analysis