Derek Garten

The Warm Audio CX12 is one of my go-to microphones at PRIME Recording. It's a no-frills mic that gets the job done. It's versatile enough to capture anything from Hungarian folk music to the biggest pop artist in the world. I have loved using it on drums, acoustics, piano, vocals, and literally the kitchen sink. The best part is you don’t need a plugin to use it. It focuses on delivering an expensive sound that can work in a variety of settings at such a value. And it does that job really well. If you're looking for a classic microphone that can cover a lot of ground and won't cost you the price of a new car, the CX12 is definitely worth checking out! I pair it up with the most used mic pre in my maxed out studio rack, the WA-73EQ. The EQ sounds great and it’s just right there in the moment you need it, not lost in some plug-in folder. I also love combining the pre with a pair of WA-251’s or WA-67’s.