Warm Audio WA-87R2B Black LDC Microphone


Price:
Sale price$699.00

Description

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.
The WA-87 R2 works brilliantly on vocals, drum overheads, guitars, piano, auxiliary percussion, brass,
strings, and more. Not only that, it’s the same price as the original WA-87, so you can afford to have
several in your mic locker!

Stunning in Sound and Appearance
The WA-87 R2 is now encased in a heavier, stronger and larger nickel-plated brass body, and the new
rounded head basket shape adds additional space around the capsule for a more pleasing sonic signature.
With authentic vintage warmth and a smooth detailed top end, we truly believe this mic performs on par
with microphones costing five times as much or more. No matter what else you’ve got in your mic locker,
the WA-87 R2 is sure to become one of your favorite go-to microphones!
Technical Specifications
● Large diaphragm studio condenser microphone, with a faithful reproduction of the original
vintage 87-style circuit.
● All discrete premium components, including NOS Fairchild transistors and WIMA/Nichicon
capacitors.
● Custom Cinemag USA output transformer.
● WA-87-B-50V capsule—reproduction of classic dual backplate (four-wire termination) K87
capsule.
● Large diaphragm studio condenser microphone, with a faithful reproduction of the original vintage
87-style circuit
● All discrete premium components, including a NOS Fairchild transistor and WIMA/Nichicon
capacitors
● Custom Cinemag USA output transformer
● WA-87-B-50V capsule— a reproduction of the classic dual backplate (four-wire termination) K87
capsule
● Nickel-plated brass body
● Three polar patterns: cardioid, figure-of-eight, and omnidirectional
● -10dB pad and 80Hz high pass filter
● Frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz
● SPL: .5% THD @ 125dB (without pad), 132dB
● Diaphragm: 6-micron thickness, gold-sputtered membrane, NOS mylar (PET film)
● Noise: -117dB
● Included accessories: wooden storage case, hard mount, and shock mount. (Optional flight case
available)
● Weight: 6 lbs / 2.5 kg

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