From Warm Audio

The Original Hitmaker

The 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 mics ever designed. Original 87s boast an artist roster that spans Paul McCartney & David Bowie all the way to Calvin Harris & Ed Sheeran.

Legendary Sound For Vocals And Beyond

Like the original, the WA-87 R2 delivers noticeably smooth bass and mids while adding the pristine top end that engineers have chased for decades. The signature 7-10kHz bump adds a radio-friendly edge to lead vocals and any source that needs to stand out in a mix. Three polar patterns give you versatility for any application.

Key features:

  • The K87-style capsule is an authentic reproduction of the classic K87 capsule found on vintage 87-style mics, known for delivering incredible and especially pleasing and equally renowned high-end.
  • Three polar patterns (cardioid, omni, and figure-8) give you a variety of options to choose how you want to capture sound and reject noise.
  • The -10 pad provides more headroom to record loud sources with the impressive detail of a large-diaphragm condenser.
  • The switchable 80 Hz high pass filter makes it easy to remove unruly bass noise from sources before you even hit record.

 

Product Description & External Specs

  • Large-Diaphragm FET Condenser Microphone
  • Switchable 10 dB Pad & 80 Hz High Pass Filter
  • Three Polar Patterns: Cardioid, Figure-Of-Eight, And Omnidirectional
  • Included Accessories: Wooden Storage Case, Hard Mount, & Shock Mount
  • Color: Available In Nickel Or Black Finish
  • 5-Year Warranty

Components & Internal Specs

  • Custom Reproduction Of Classic Dual Backplate (Four-Wire Termination) K87-Style Capsule Using A Gold-Sputtered Membrane & NOS Mylar (Pet Film)
  • Cinemag USA Output Transformer

Performance Specs

  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
  • SPL: .5% THD @ 125 dB (Without Pad) | 132 dB With Pad
  • Noise: -117dB

Free 3-Year Warranty

Sound Pure stands behind our products. Free three-year warranty on this item. Coverage exclusions live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

Level of support and expertise that simply isn't available at big-box megastores. Read the warranty →

Returns

This item is not eligible for the Try-Before-You-Buy 48-hour audition. Standard return policy applies — see Terms & Conditions, Section 18 for details.

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