Description
Warm Audio WA87 R2 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone - Nickel is a large-diaphragm FET condenser microphone with a faithful reproduction of the vintage 87-style circuit, a WA87-B-50V dual-backplate capsule and a custom CineMag USA output transformer. It has cardioid, omnidirectional and figure-8 patterns, a 10 dB pad and an 80 Hz highpass filter, in a nickel finish.
Specifications
| SKU | HL00357626 |
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| Model | WA87 R2 |
| Type | Large-diaphragm FET condenser microphone |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Polar patterns | 3 switchable polar patterns: cardioid, omnidirectional and Fig-8 |
| Design | Designed after a classic, studio-standard large-diaphragm FET condenser mic |
| Circuit | Faithful reproduction of the original vintage 87-style circuit |
| Capsule | WA87-B-50V capsule reproduction of the vintage dual-backplate K87 |
| Components | Premium, all-discrete components; NOS Fairchild transistors and WIMA/Nichicon capacitors |
| Output transformer | Custom CineMag USA |
| Body | Nickel-plated brass body |
| Pad | 10 dB |
| Highpass filter | 80 Hz |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Noise | -117 dB |
| SPL (0.5% THD) | 132 dB (pad engaged), 125 dB (pad disengaged) |
| Connector | 24k gold-plated, 3 pin XLR |
| Impedance | 150 ohms |
Measurements
| Diaphragm | 6 micron, 1” gold-sputtered membrane |
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What is included
- Warm Audio WA87 R2 microphone
- Shockmount
- Hard mount
- Wooden storage box
Common questions
What polar patterns does the Warm Audio WA87 R2 have?
The Warm Audio WA87 R2 has 3 switchable polar patterns: cardioid, omnidirectional and figure-8.
What comes with the Warm Audio WA87 R2?
The Warm Audio WA87 R2 comes with a shockmount, a hard mount and a wooden storage box.
What capsule is in the Warm Audio WA87 R2?
The Warm Audio WA87 R2 uses the WA87-B-50V capsule, a reproduction of the vintage dual-backplate K87 with a 6 micron, 1” gold-sputtered membrane.
Does the Warm Audio WA87 R2 have a pad and highpass filter?
Yes. The Warm Audio WA87 R2 has a 10 dB pad and an 80 Hz highpass filter.
What is the max SPL of the Warm Audio WA87 R2?
The Warm Audio WA87 R2 handles 132 dB with the pad engaged and 125 dB with the pad disengaged, at 0.5% THD.
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