Warm Audio WA-87 R2 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
The WA-87 R2 is a faithful recreation of one of the most iconic studio microphones ever made, delivering classic vintage warmth, smooth detail, and exceptional versatility. Built with premium components including a NOS Fairchild transistor, Wima capacitors, a custom CineMag transformer, and a vintage-spec capsule, it captures the authentic sound of the legendary original with enhanced output and frequency response. Featuring cardioid, omni, and figure-8 polar patterns, plus a high-pass filter and -10dB pad, the WA-87 R2 excels on vocals, guitars, drums, piano, strings, brass, and more, making it an essential all-purpose microphone for any studio.
Features:
- Suitable For: Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Room Mics
- 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
Specifications:
- Frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz
- Polar Patterns: Cardioid, Figure-Of-Eight, And Omnidirectional
- 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
- Weight: 6 lbs / 2.5 kg
Original: $765.22
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Warm Audio WA-87 R2 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
The WA-87 R2 is a faithful recreation of one of the most iconic studio microphones ever made, delivering classic vintage warmth, smooth detail, and exceptional versatility. Built with premium components including a NOS Fairchild transistor, Wima capacitors, a custom CineMag transformer, and a vintage-spec capsule, it captures the authentic sound of the legendary original with enhanced output and frequency response. Featuring cardioid, omni, and figure-8 polar patterns, plus a high-pass filter and -10dB pad, the WA-87 R2 excels on vocals, guitars, drums, piano, strings, brass, and more, making it an essential all-purpose microphone for any studio.
Features:
- Suitable For: Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Room Mics
- 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
Specifications:
- Frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz
- Polar Patterns: Cardioid, Figure-Of-Eight, And Omnidirectional
- 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
- Weight: 6 lbs / 2.5 kg
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The WA-87 R2 is a faithful recreation of one of the most iconic studio microphones ever made, delivering classic vintage warmth, smooth detail, and exceptional versatility. Built with premium components including a NOS Fairchild transistor, Wima capacitors, a custom CineMag transformer, and a vintage-spec capsule, it captures the authentic sound of the legendary original with enhanced output and frequency response. Featuring cardioid, omni, and figure-8 polar patterns, plus a high-pass filter and -10dB pad, the WA-87 R2 excels on vocals, guitars, drums, piano, strings, brass, and more, making it an essential all-purpose microphone for any studio.
Features:
- Suitable For: Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Room Mics
- 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
Specifications:
- Frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz
- Polar Patterns: Cardioid, Figure-Of-Eight, And Omnidirectional
- 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
- Weight: 6 lbs / 2.5 kg
