Warm Audio WA-87 R2 Vintage Condenser Microphone in Black

The Warm Audio WA-87 R2 is a large-diaphragm studio condenser microphone designed as a faithful recreation of a classic 1960s microphone circuit. It builds upon the success of the original WA-87 model with refined engineering and component selection, aiming to deliver the iconic vintage warmth and sonic character associated with the legendary original. This microphone is intended for professional and home studio recording applications where that classic tonal quality is desired. The microphone's core design is based on a vintage 1960s circuit, regarded as one of the finest studio microphone designs ever produced. It utilises the WA-87-B-50V capsule, a precise recreation of the original dual backplate K87 capsule. Premium components include Wima and Nichicon capacitors, a New Old Stock (NOS) Fairchild transistor, and a custom-wound Cinemag USA output transformer. This transformer enhances frequency response and increases output level. The body is constructed from heavier, nickel-plated brass with a rounded head basket design that provides more space around the capsule for improved audio performance. The WA-87 R2 offers three switchable polar patterns: cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-of-eight, making it versatile for recording vocals, acoustic guitars, piano, brass, percussion, and drum overheads. It includes practical features for studio use: a -10dB pad for recording loud sound sources without overloading and an 80Hz high-pass filter to reduce low-frequency rumble. The microphone is well-suited for engineers and producers seeking an accessible path to that classic, smooth, detailed top-end with inherent vintage warmth, and it arrives with a wooden storage case, shock mount, and hard mount.