WARM AUDIO WA-87 R2 BLACK

Professional Condenser Studio Microphone - Updated Version
In 2016, Warm Audio introduced one of the most famous '87 style FET condenser microphones: the WA-87. Based on the classic circuits of the 60s, the rich sound of the WA-87 has become the favorite choice of many producers, technicians and home recording enthusiasts around the world. It was the first microphone created by Warm Audio, followed by many other successful projects. Since the release of the WA-87 in 2016, Warm Audio has gained even greater experience, an experience that has led the company to verify if it was possible to improve the quality of the WA-87 substantially without changing its cost: the result is the WA-87 R2 (Revision 2). The WA-87 is based on a classic 1960s circuit for what is universally recognized as one of the most valid studio microphones ever designed. Warm Audio with the WA-87 has spent a lot of resources trying to get as close as possible to the sound of the vintage version. So the WA-87 R2 uses very high quality components such as a Fairchild NOS transistor and wide-bandwidth polystyrene WIMA capacitors. The WA-87 R2 uses a custom output transformer just like the original unit, with the new version providing a higher output level and improved frequency response. Warm Audio used the same capsule as the WA-87, designed to the same specifications as the vintage unit. The result is an accurate sound replica of the most popular studio microphone in the history of sound recording! Just like the vintage unit, the WA-87 R2 is excellent for recording any sound source. The three polar diagrams (cardioid, omni and figure 8) allow a wide variety of applications and an 80Hz HPF filter reduces low frequency rumble, if necessary. The -10dB selectable pad is useful when you want to record extremely powerful sound sources without overloading the internal electronics.
The WA-87 R2 is contained in a heavier and stronger nickel-plated shell, and the new round grill increases the space around the capsule. With the authentic “vintage” warmth and the sweetest and most detailed high frequencies, this microphone performs like microphones that cost up to five times more.

Main features:

• Large-diaphragm condenser studio microphone, faithful reproduction of the original vintage '87 style circuit
• Premium discrete components, such as the Fairchild NOS transistor and WiMA/Nichicon capacitors • Cinemag USA custom output transformers
• WA-87-B-50V capsule - reproduction of the classic K87 capsule
• Nickel-plated brass shell • Three polar diagrams: cardioid, figure 8 and omnidirectional
• -10dB pad and 80Hz high pass filter


• Frequency response 20Hz - 20kHz
• SPL: .5% THD @ 125dB (without pad), 132dB
• Diagram: 6 micron thickness, evaporated gold membrane, NOS Mylar (PET film)
• Noise: -117 dB • Accessories included: wooden case, hard mount and shock mount (optional flight case available)
• Weight: