Warm Audio WA-87 R2 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

The WA-87 R2 is a faithful recreation of one of the most iconic studio microphones ever made, delivering classic vintage warmth, smooth detail, and exceptional versatility. Built with premium components including a NOS Fairchild transistor, Wima capacitors, a custom CineMag transformer, and a vintage-spec capsule, it captures the authentic sound of the legendary original with enhanced output and frequency response. Featuring cardioid, omni, and figure-8 polar patterns, plus a high-pass filter and -10dB pad, the WA-87 R2 excels on vocals, guitars, drums, piano, strings, brass, and more, making it an essential all-purpose microphone for any studio.

Features:

• Suitable For: Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Room Mics
• Large diaphragm studio condenser microphone, with a faithful reproduction of the original
• vintage 87-style circuit.
• All discrete premium components, including NOS Fairchild transistors and WIMA/Nichicon capacitors.
• Custom Cinemag USA output transformer.
• WA-87-B-50V capsule—reproduction of classic dual backplate (four-wire termination) K87 capsule.
• Large diaphragm studio condenser microphone, with a faithful reproduction of the original vintage 87-style circuit
• All discrete premium components, including a NOS Fairchild transistor and WIMA/Nichicon capacitors
• Custom Cinemag USA output transformer
• WA-87-B-50V capsule— a reproduction of the classic dual backplate (four-wire termination) K87
• capsule
• Nickel-plated brass body
• Three polar patterns: cardioid, figure-of-eight, and omnidirectional
• -10dB pad and 80Hz high pass filter