Warm Audio WA-87 R2 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone - Black

Features

• FAITHFUL REPRODUCTION OF THE ORIGINAL VINTAGE 87-STYLE CIRCUIT
• ALL DISCRETE PREMIUM COMPONENTS, INCLUDING A NOS FAIRCHILD TRANSISTOR AND WIMA/NICHICON CAPACITORS
• THREE POLAR PATTERNS: CARDIOID, FIGURE-OF-EIGHT, AND OMNIDIRECTIONAL
• -10DB PAD AND 80HZ HIGH PASS FILTER

Description

Updated And UpgradedIn 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 ComponentsThe 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 LockerJust 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.

Recommended Uses For Product: Singing, Recording, Live Performance

Brand: Warm Audio

Model Name: WA87 R2

Connectivity Technology: XLR

Connector Type: XLR

Special Feature: 3.5mm jack

Compatible Devices: Laptop, Personal Computer

Color: Nickel-plated Brass, Black Finish

Included Components: Hard Mount, Shock Mount, Wooden Presentation Box

Polar Pattern: Multipattern

Connectivity Technology: XLR

Connector Type: XLR

Special Feature: 3.5mm jack

Compatible Devices: Laptop, Personal Computer

Polar Pattern: Multipattern

Audio Sensitivity: 10 Decibels

Impedance: 10 Ohms

Microphone Form Factor: Microphone Only

Power Source: Corded Electric

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 87 dB

Hardware Platform: Karaoke Machine

Number of Channels: 1

Frequency Response: 20 KHz

Frequency Range: 20 hz 20 khz

Audible Noise: 87 Decibels

Color: Nickel-plated Brass, Black Finish

Enclosure Material: Brass

Antenna Location: Singing, Recording, Live Performance

Brand: Warm Audio

Model Name: WA87 R2

Model Number: WA-87 R2B

Built-In Media: Hard Mount, Shock Mount, Wooden Presentation Box

Global Trade Identification Number: 98

Manufacturer: V-007076 Warm Audio LLC

UPC: 850016400598

Mfr Part Number: WA-87 R2B

Warranty Description: 1 Year Manufacturer

Unit Count: 1.0 Count

Item Type Name: Condenser Microphone

Item Weight: 1 Pounds

Item Dimensions: 14.55 x 13.9 x 6 inches