Warm Audio WA-R64B Retro 64 Dynamic Microphone (Matte Black)

The Retro 64 reimagines a classic broadcast-style dynamic microphone design from the 1960s and updates the sound profile for the modern stage. Built around a custom-tuned dynamic capsule, Retro 64 delivers the kind of tried-and-true sound that live engineers rely on night after night: consistent, articulate, and controlled in even the loudest environments. Retro 64 is designed to emphasize the sweet-spot in the upper midrange without squeal or harshness and excellent off-axis control. Retro 64 slots naturally into any contemporary FOH setup, offering the reliable response live engineers expect from a standard workhorse dynamic. Whether on lead vocals, backing vocals, guitar cabs, snare, acoustic instruments, or broadcast duties, it delivers the familiar clarity performers trust, plus the kind of on-stage vibe only a retro-inspired design can bring.

Retro Look With Stage-Ready Sound

The Retro 64 reimagines a classic broadcast-style dynamic microphone design from the 1960s and updates the sound profile for the modern stage. Delivering a unique combination of vintage styling with a trusted sound profile that rejects noise and feedback, Retro 64 delivers the kind of trusted, tried-and-true sound FOH engineers rely on night after night.

A Capsule Made For The Road

Retro 64 solves the two biggest problems with live vocal mics: trusted, mid-focused sound, and durability. Retro 64’s capsule is tuned to hit the upper-midrange just right, while rolling off enough highs to keep speakers from squealing - just like the most tried-and-true dynamic live mics. Inside the mic, an internal shockmount keeps the capsule safe for any live environment - mosh pits included.

Throwback Design, Rugged Construction

The Retro 64 external design is inspired by vintage broadcast mics known for their hammer-like durability, even allegedly strong enough to hammer nails into wood without harming the microphone. Modern construction methods including the addition of an internal shockmount ensure the Retro 64 can handle anything the road throws at it.

Warm Audio Announces Retro 64 Dynamic Live Microphone for Vocals & Instruments

Recreating the body style of a vintage mic combined with a proprietary dynamic capsule, the Retro 64 delivers sound that fits effortlessly into modern FOH workflows, along with a retro on-stage vibe.

Warm Audio, the best-selling manufacturer of classic-inspired professional recording gear, microphones, and guitar pedals, announces the Retro 64, a dynamic live microphone for vocals and instruments that blends unmistakable 1960s broadcast-inspired design with a custom-tuned capsule engineered for modern front-of-house environments. Designed to deliver trusted, consistent performance night after night, the Retro 64 offers the familiar sound engineers rely on, paired with standout vintage aesthetics that bring character to any stage or performance.

We’re excited to extend our dynamic mic lineup with this new addition. The Retro 64 was a fun project, requested by some of our key partners who wanted to see the vibe of this retro design come back to the stage. The design is a classic but we knew we wanted to deliver a modern sound so we custom-tuned a dynamic capsule purpose-built for today’s live sound environments,” said Bryce Young, President of Warm Audio. “It captures the visual vibe of a classic 1960s microphone but instantly fits into any FOH setup with clarity, consistency, and none of the squeal or harshness that plagues engineers. It’s designed to feel immediately familiar to engineers while offering performers a mic that looks as good as it sounds.

Inspired by the hammer-like durability and iconic look of a classic 1960s broadcast microphone, the Retro 64 is built for the demands of live performance. At its core is a purpose-built dynamic capsule custom-tuned for live sound, emphasizing a clear, usable upper-midrange while rolling off excess highs to reduce feedback and harshness. The result is a microphone that slots seamlessly into contemporary FOH setups, delivering excellent noise rejection, strong off-axis control, and reliable performance in loud environments.

The Retro 64 is equally at home on lead and backing vocals, guitar cabinets, snare and toms, acoustic instruments, and broadcast applications. An internal shockmount helps protect the capsule from handling noise and stage abuse, ensuring consistent results on the road, from clubs to touring rigs.