Warm Audio WA-87 R2 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone - Nickel

Every studio needs at least one pair of high-quality large-diaphragm condenser mics, and the Warm Audio WA87 R2 is designed after a classic. Flash back to any top recording studio in the 1970s. You’ll see the venerable ’87 everywhere. On toms, overheads, guitar cabs, brass, congas, vocals — you name it. 

You can use the WA87 R2 on just about anything . It’s great for vocals. It makes drums sound huge. It’s a must-have for adding a bit of room to complement a close dynamic or ribbon on a guitar cabinet. It’s an ideal choice for any acoustic instrument — strings, brass, woodwinds, or percussion. It’s equipped with an 80Hz highpass filter that’s useful for killing low-end mud and rumble, and its three polar patterns further increase this microphone’s already impressive versatility.

Features:

• 3 switchable polar patterns: cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-8
• Designed after a classic, studio-standard large-diaphragm FET condenser mic
• Incorporates a faithful reproduction of the original vintage 87-style circuit
• WA87-B-50V capsule reproduction of the vintage dual-backplate K87
• Exceptional build quality with premium, all-discrete components
• NOS Fairchild transistors and WIMA/Nichicon capacitors
• Custom Cinemag USA output transformer
• Nickel-plated brass body; 10dB pad; 80Hz highpass filter
• Diaphragm: 6 micron, 1-inch gold-sputtered membrane
• Frequency response: 20kHz–20kHz; Noise: -117dB
• SPL (.5% THD): 132dB (pad engaged), 125dB (pad disengaged) 
• 24k gold-plated, 3 pin XLR (150 ohms)
• Includes shock mount, hard mount, and wooden storage box