Video: https://youtu.be/t8X-Is7naeUToday i review the Warm Audio WA251, a clone of the legendary Telefunken ELAM 251. This is a slightly V-shaped sounding microphone with a bump in the bass and low mids and a lift in the treble and air. It offers a relatively smooth sound character and a low noise for a tube mic of 12dBA. RECORDING SETTINGS:Interface: Focsurite Scarlett 18i20 2nd Gen Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHzGain: ~1:00Boosted in Post: +6dBSPECS:Polar Pattern: Cardioid, Omni, Figure-8Freq Response : 20Hz - 20khzSelf Noise: 12dBAS/N Ratio: 80dBAMax SPL: 132dBImpedance: 200 OhmsBuy the Rode NTK (Affiliate Link)Amazon: https://geni.us/wa251Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/wa251Thomann: Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link)Amazon:  https://geni.us/2i32rdSweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/k6g4dB&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/42lcWDFThomann: https://www.thomann.de/intl/focusrite_scarlett_2i2_3rd_gen.htm?offid=1&affid=2060NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.00:00 - Intro / Setup 00:27 - What’s in the Box00:54 - Build Quality / Walkthrough02:08 - Specifications02:22 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)03:42 - Plosive Test03:54 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test04:16 - Background Noise Test 04:31 - Untreated Room Test04:54 - Shock Rejection Test 05:12 - Mic Resonance Tap Test05:26 - Intro to Comparison05:50 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison06:14 - Neat King Bee v2 Comparison06:42 - Earthworks SR117 Comparison07:16 - Rode NT1 5th Gen Comparison07:41 - Avantone CV12 Comparison08:16 - Warm Audio WA67 Comparison08:53 - Warm Audio WA47 Comparison09:29 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison10:06 - Neumann U67 Reissue Comparison10:41 - Music Test11:56 - Pros & Cons12:55 - Overall Thoughts14:39 - Recommendation16:03 - Outro