Warm Audio WA87 R2 Large-diaphragm Condenser Microphone - Nicke AUTHENTIC REPRODUCTION OF THE MOST POPULAR STUDIO VOCAL MIC OF ALL TIME
The Original Hitmaker The Warm Audio WA-87 R2 is an authentic reproduction of a truly iconic mic from the late-60s that is widely considered to be one of the greatest studio microphones ever designed. The original hitmaker and most popular studio lead vocal microphone of all time, the original boasts an artist roster that spans Paul McCartney and David Bowie all the way to Calvin Harris and Ed Sheeran. Just like the coveted originals built from the late 60’s to early 70’s, the WA-87 R2 delivers the unmistakably smooth bass and midrange while adding the pristine top end that engineers have chased for decades.
True To The Legacy. True To The Sound To bring this iconic sound to life, the WA-87 R2 uses top-quality components like a NOS Fairchild transistor and high-bandwidth polystyrene and film capacitors from Wima. The centerpiece of the WA-87 R2 is a custom-wound Cinemag USA output transformer.
Technical Specifications
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
WA87-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
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)