Ear Trumpet Labs Wanda

Features

Ear Trumpet Labs Wanda

Wanda, the latest microphone from Ear Trumpet Labs, pairs vintage mid-century design with cutting-edge performance. This versatile condenser mic delivers exceptional clarity for vocals, horns, strings, drums, and more, both live and in studio.

Wanda’s medium-large diaphragm condenser capsule, high-SPL handling, and multilayer pop filter make it perfect for vocals and acoustic instruments as well as high-volume applications like horns, snares, or guitar cabs, with great feedback rejection and plosive control for studio-quality sound anywhere.

Hand-built in our small Oregon workshop with precision and artistry, Wanda embodies Ear Trumpet Labs’ legacy of creating versatile, reliable, and visually stunning microphones trusted by GRAMMY-winning artists worldwide.

FEATURES

• Mid Century Inspired Design: Lustrous all-brass body with brass mesh and a classic cast construction
• Built-in Pivot Mount: Designed for easy adjustment and compatibility with straight and boom stands; No clip required
• Versatile Application: Excels with vocals, horns, stringed instruments (guitar, fiddle, mandolin), guitar cabs, and percussion
• Hand-Built Craftsmanship: Meticulously crafted in our small Oregon workshop for unmatched quality and attention to detail
• Generous Sweet Spot: Rich, consistent tone and sweet spot up to 12”
• High SPL Handling: Circuit designed to accommodate loud sound sources
• Precision Electronics: Transformerless FET circuit with fully balanced, hand-wired components, including film capacitors, precision resistors, and hand-tested, matched transistors—each circuit finely tuned for optimal performance.
• Road-Ready: Rugged brass construction designed to handle the rigors of travel

SUGGESTED APPLICATIONS

Perfect for vocals and high-volume sources like horns, snare drums, and guitar cabs, delivering exceptional clarity, plosive control, and feedback rejection for both live and studio use.

“A road‑ready mic ideal for live performances, yet refined enough for the fidelity of studio recording.” — Sound on Sound

TECHNICAL SPECS:

• TRANSDUCER TYPE: condenser, large (26 mm) diaphragm
• POLAR PATTERN: cardioid
• SENSITIVITY: (re 1000Hz, 94 dB): -48.3 dB (3.8 mV/Pa)
• OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: <50 Ohm
• NOISE FLOOR: 14 dBA
• POWER REQUIREMENT: +24V to +48V phantom power
• WEIGHT: 1 lb (2 lbs cased)
• DIMENSIONS: 4” x 2” x 3.5” (10.2 x 5.1 x 8.9 cm)

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES:

• Metal tool case with foam padding, 6" x 4" x 2.5" (15.3 x 10.2 x 6.4 cm)
• Built-in stand mount with included Euro mic stand adapter – no mic clip required