Warm Audio WA-87 R2B

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Warm Audio WA-87 R2B

Warm Audio

WA-87 R2B

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 503458
Model: WA-87 R2B
Price: $690.80

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

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!

PROS
  • • 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.
CONS
  • • 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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Key Features

Mic Type Large Diaphragm Condenser
Polar Pattern Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Figure-8
Frequency Range 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
Max SPL 132 dB SPL (with pad)
Sensitivity -117 dB (Signal-to-noise ratio)
Connector Gold-plated 3-pin XLR
Weight Approximately 1.2 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's a very good reproduction, but lacks some of the ultimate refinement and detail of the original – still, it gets you remarkably close to that iconic sound.
Warm Audio uses carefully selected, matched transistors that closely emulate the sonic characteristics of NOS Fairchild transistors – it's not a direct replacement but a faithful recreation.
It handles moderately loud sources well with the pad engaged, but it’s not designed to be a high-SPL workhorse like some dynamic mics – use it judiciously for those applications.

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