Warm Audio WA-87 R2 Condenser Microphone, Nickel

Warm Audio WA-87 R2 Condenser Microphone, Nickel Overview

Warm Audio WA-87 R2 Condenser Microphone, Nickel

A Re-Imagined Classic, Now Updated and Upgraded
Back in 2016, Warm Audio stunned the industry with the release of the exceptional WA-87: a true 87-style condenser microphone with stunning vintage sonics and classic styling at an amazingly affordable price. The original WA-87 rapidly became a favourite among hoardes of producers and engineers alike and paved the way for other mics from Warm Audio.
Since then, the genius crew at Warm Audio have researched more, learned more, and put all of that experience and new knowledge into creating the next evolution of their first mic, producing the incredible 2nd Revision, the WA-87 R2. The Warm Audio WA-87 R2 delivers a sound and vibe even closer to the 60's original classic without a significant increase in price! The new Warm Audio WA-87 R2. Bigger, bolder, better.

A Faithful Reproduction with Top-Shelf Components
The 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 Locker
Just 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!

Stunning in Sound and Appearance
The WA-87 R2 is now encased in a heavier, stronger and larger nickel-plated brass body, and the new rounded head basket shape adds additional space around the capsule for a more pleasing sonic signature. With authentic vintage warmth and a smooth detailed top end, we truly believe this mic performs on par with microphones costing five times as much or more. No matter what else you’ve got in your mic locker, the WA-87 R2 is sure to become one of your favorite go-to microphones!