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Warm Audio WA-87 R2 Condenser Microphone, Black

Warm Audio WA-87 R2 Condenser Microphone, Black Warm Audio WA 87 R2 Microphone black Warm Audio WA 87 R2 microphone nickel

Actual ColorBlack

Black, $699.00

Nickel, $599.00, was $699.00

Key item features

Sonic Performance: Features a 20 Hz - 20 kHz frequency range, capturing deep lows and euphoric highs for a comprehensive audio experience.
Focused Capture: Utilizes a cardioid polar pattern to record sound primarily from the front, effectively minimizing unwanted signals from other directions for clear recordings.
Stable Recording: Includes a shock mount that securely holds the microphone, ensuring clear sound reproduction without distorted noise.
Vintage Circuitry: Based on classic 60s circuitry, the WA-87 R2 incorporates top-quality components such as a NOS Fairchild transistor and high-bandwidth polystyrene and film capacitors from Wima.
Enhanced Output: Equipped with a custom-wound Cinemag USA output transformer, providing a slightly increased output level and improved frequency response.
Versatile Patterns: Offers three polar patterns (cardioid, omni, and figure 8) for diverse recording applications, along with an 80Hz high pass filter to reduce low-frequency rumble.
Loud Source Handling: Features a switchable -10dB pad, useful for recording extremely loud sound sources without overloading the internal electronics.

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Specs

Microphone type, MicrophoneMic tech, CondenserMicrophone polar pattern, CardioidBrand, Warm AudioConnection, XLRFeatures, On-Off Switch

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Product details

WA-87 R2: Updated And Upgraded

In 2016, we at Warm Audio introduced one of the most talked-about 87-style FET condenser microphones in the industry with the release of the WA-87, and at just $599 USD it made the looks and authentic vintage sonics of this style of mic affordable to customers for the very first time. Simply put, the release of the WA-87 changed the industry's perception of what could be achieved at an affordable price.

Based on classic 60s circuitry, the WA-87's rich sound became a favorite of countless producers, engineers, and home recordists everywhere. It was our first microphone and a verifiable hit, and in recent years we've followed it with many other successful and ground-breaking designs.

Since the release of the WA-87 in 2016 we've learned a bunch more about microphone manufacturing, and we've proven that we can shatter the industry's quality expectations at affordable prices. That experience drove us to see if we could improve the WA-87 in tangible ways without having to raise the price, and the result is the new WA-87 R2 (Revision 2). We've used everything we've learned about recreating vintage microphones in the last five years to bring it even closer to the sound, vibe and performance of the original 60s classic we all know and love. We're ecstatic to bring you the result - in short, the new WA-87 R2 is bigger, bolder and just plain better!

A Faithful Reproduction With Top-Shelf Components

The WA-87 is based on a classic 60s circuit that is widely considered to be one of the greatest studio microphones ever designed. We spent countless hours trying to get even closer to the sound of the vintage version than we had with the WA-87, so the new WA-87 R2 uses top-quality components like a NOS Fairchild transistor and high-bandwidth polystyrene and film capacitors from Wima. The WA-87 R2 uses a custom-wound Cinemag USA output transformer like the original WA-87 did, with the new version providing a slightly increased output level and improved frequency response. We also employed the same capsule the WA-87 uses, which was designed to the exact specifications of the ones found in the vintage mics. The result is an incredibly accurate sonic replica of arguably the widest-used studio microphone in popular recording history!

The Most Versatile Mic In Your Locker

Just like the vintage microphone, the WA-87 R2 excels at recording virtually anything. Three polar patterns (cardioid, omni, and figure 8) make sure you're covered for a wide variety of applications, and an 80Hz high pass filter reduces low-frequency rumble if needed. The switchable -10dB pad comes in handy when you want to record extremely loud sources and not overload the internal electronics.

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Specifications

Microphone type

Microphone

Mic tech

Condenser

Microphone polar pattern

Cardioid

Brand

Warm Audio

Warranty

Warranty information

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