Warm Audio WA-87 R2B
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Warm Audio
WA-87 R2B
Product Info
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The Warm Audio WA-87 R2B is a seriously impressive mic for the money, capturing a classic '80s studio vibe. It’s a great option for singers, voice-over artists, and acoustic instruments where you want that vintage warmth and clarity without the premium-priced tag. It’s a solid workhorse that delivers a lot of character.
Product Description
- Warm Audio WA-87 R2B
- Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
- Directional characteristic: Cardioid
- Omnidirectional
- Figure-8
- WA-87-B-50V capsule - Reproduction of the classic K87 capsule
- Gold-sputtered 6 µm NOS Mylar diaphragm
- 100% with discrete circuitry with an NOS Fairchild transistor
- WIMA/Nichicon capacitors
- Cinemag USA output transformer
- Lo Cut: 80 Hz
- PAD: -10 dB
- Max. SPL (sound pressure level): 125 dB SPL (@ 1 kHz 1 kOhms
- 0.5% THD (total harmonic distortion)
- without a pad)
- 132 dB SPL with a pad
- Signal-to-noise ratio: -117 dB
- Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20
- 000 Hz
- Output impedance: 150 Ohm
- Gold-plated 3-pin XLR connector
- Colour: Black
- Includes an elastic mount suspension
- a microphone holder
- and a wooden storage box
*Note:* Requires 48 V of phantom power!
- • The WA-87-B-50V capsule delivers a genuinely sweet, detailed top-end response.
- • Discrete circuitry with Fairchild transistors provides a warm, vintage-flavored character.
- • The Cinemag output transformer contributes to a smooth, controlled low-end response.
- • Included accessories like the elastic suspension and wooden box elevate the overall package.
- • The capsule's sensitivity might require careful gain staging for quieter sources.
- • While versatile, it excels most with vocals and instruments needing a classic tone.
- • The build quality, while good, isn't quite on par with true Neumann-grade mics.
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