The dynamic live microphone reimagines a classic 1960s broadcast design with an updated sound profile and rugged construction for contemporary live use.
Warm Audio has taken a classic 1960s broadcast microphone design and rebuilt it for the modern stage with the Retro 64 dynamic live microphone.
The Retro 64 combines vintage styling with the trusted sound profile that FOH engineers rely on night after night. It’s mid-focused, feedback-resistant, and built to survive anything the road throws at it. Available in matte black, it’s designed for vocals and instruments across demanding live environments.
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Live vocal mics must be designed to deliver trusted, mid-focused sound while handling the physical toll of touring. The Retro 64 has done this well, with a capsule tuned to hit the upper-midrange sweet spot while rolling off enough highs to keep speakers from squealing. Inside, an internal shockmount keeps the capsule protected in any environment, mosh pits included. The humbucking dynamic capsule delivers consistent, articulate sound with excellent noise rejection and off-axis control, even in the loudest venues.
The external design draws inspiration from vintage broadcast mics known for hammer-like durability—allegedly strong enough to hammer nails into wood without damage. Modern construction methods, including that internal shockmount, ensure the Retro 64 can handle the demands of touring, and still maintain the aesthetic appeal of classic broadcast microphones.
The Retro 64 slots naturally into any FOH setup, offering the reliable response live engineers expect from a standard workhorse dynamic. The cardioid polar pattern, 300-ohm impedance, and 50Hz–18kHz frequency response deliver familiar clarity across applications. Maximum SPL handling sits at 135dB (THD<1%), with sensitivity measuring -56dB ±3dB at 1kHz. Whether you’re using it on lead vocals, backing vocals, guitar cabs, snare, toms, or live acoustic guitar, it delivers the trusted sound performers need and count on.
Like all Warm Audio gear, every Retro 64 is meticulously hand-tested and inspected by trained technicians in Austin, Texas, and comes backed by Warm Audio’s five-year warranty. This kind of coverage is pretty important when you’re relying on a mic across hundreds of shows.
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