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Offering an impressively accurate interpretation of the classic warmth and performance of one of the most famous microphones in existence, the WA87 LDC mic comes in at a price point any engineer could...

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In this video we present an 87-style microphone shootout on female vocals using the Warm Audio WA87, the Neumann U87Ai, and the Peluso P87. Can you tell which one's which? If you are interested in hearing the results and... Read more

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In this video, Sound Pure pro audio specialist Chuck Giardino runs us through the Warm Audio WA87 Condenser Microphone, and we hear some demo clips of this mic in action on acoustic guitar and vocals.

87-Style Mic Shootout: Warm Audio WA87 vs Neumann U87Ai vs Peluso P87

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In this video we present an 87-style microphone shootout on acoustic guitar and vocals using the Warm Audio WA87, the Neumann U87Ai, and the Peluso P87. Can you tell which one's which? If you are interested in hearing the results and/or getting ahold of the audio files from this shootout, give us a shout, we'd love to hear from you!

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The classic ‘87 is arguably the most widely-used large diaphragm condenser microphone in pop recording history. Rather than base our WA-87 circuit on current incarnations of this mic, we decided to closely follow the early circuit designs that date back nearly half a century. As is true with many classic microphones, engineers who have worked with different versions of these microphones often prefer the warmer, more forgiving nature of the earlier commercially available models. The desire to re-introduce the warm tone of this classic mic at an affordable price to an all new generation of recording artists was the inspiration behind the WA-87.

Quality components make a better mic.

The WA-87 features all discrete, premium components such as Fairchild FETs, tantalum, polystyrene, and WIMA film capacitors, and is rounded off with a Cinemag USA output transformer. The WA-87 proudly uses our own Lens Kondensator custom reproduction of the classic K-87 dual backplate/dual diaphragm capsule, as found in early ‘87 mics.

It all starts with the microphone.

The importance of a good microphone cannot be understated; but unfortunately, finding a truly great microphone within a budget has always been a challenge for aspiring engineers. There are very usable microphones available for those on a budget; but top shelf, classic studio microphones have simply been out of reach for most people. We applied all that we know about bridging this barrier into crafting a microphone that reaches the level of quality and sonics mostly found only in top-shelf products, yet sells for a price that is down to earth.

The microphone includes shock mount, hard mount, and wood box.

Microphone type: condenser
Polar patterns: cardioid, figure of eight, and omnidirectional
Capsule: LK-87-B-50V reproduction of classic dual backplate (four wire termination) K87 capsule
Diaphragm: 6 micron thickness, 1 inch diameter, gold sputtered membrane
Frequency Response: 20hz - 20khz
SPL: .5% THD at 120db (without pad) or 130db (with pad)
Pad: -10db
Output: 150 ohms, 24k gold plated, 3 pin XLR (pin 1 = gnd, pin 2 = +, pin 3 = -), Cinemag USA mic output transformer
High Pass Filter: 80hz
Noise: 15db self noise, 80db s/n ratio
Color: nickel (painted)

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