Warm Audio WA-87 R2 FET Condenser Microphone – Nickel

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 WA-87 R2 also features three polar patterns (cardioid, omni and figure 8) so 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!

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 – reproduction of 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

Noise: -117DB

Included accessories: Wooden storage case, hard mount, and shock mount

Nickel finish