Warm Audio WA-87 R2

WA-87 R2 - FET Condenser Microphone with Large Capsule

The WA-87 is based on a classic 60s circuit for what is universally recognized as one of the finest studio microphones ever designed. It uses the highest quality components such as a Fairchild NOS transistor and wide bandwidth polystyrene WIMA capacitors. The WA-87 R2 uses a custom output transformer just like the original unit, with the new version providing a higher output level and improved frequency response. Warm Audio used the same capsule as the WA-87, designed to the same specifications as the vintage unit. The result is an accurate sonic replica of the most popular studio microphone in sound recording history! Just like the vintage unit, the WA-87 R2 is excellent for recording any sound source. The three polar patterns (cardioid, omni and figure 8) allow for a wide variety of applications and an 80Hz HPF filter reduces low-frequency rumble if needed. The selectable -10dB pad is useful when you want to record extremely loud sound sources without overloading the internal electronics. The WA-87 R2 is housed in a heavier and stronger nickel-plated shell, and the new round grille increases the space around the capsule.

Features:
Large diaphragm studio condenser microphone, faithful reproduction of the original '87 style vintage circuit
Premium quality discrete components such as Fairchild NOS transistor and WIMA / Nichicon capacitors
Cinemag USA custom output transformers
WA-87-B-50V capsule - reproduction of the classic K87 capsule
Nickel plated brass frame
3x Polar Diagrams: Cardioid, Figure 8 and Omnidirectional
Pad at -10dB and high pass filter at 80Hz
Frequency response 20Hz - 20kHz
SPL: .5% THD @ 125dB (without pad), 132dB
Diaphragm: 6 micron thickness, evaporated gold membrane, NOS Mylar (PET film)
Noise: -117dB
Included Accessories: Wooden case, hard mount and shock mount (optional flight case available)
Weight: 2.5kg