{"product_id":"warm-audio-wa-87-r2","title":"Warm Audio WA-87 R2 Studio Vocal Microphone - Nickel","description":"[custom_html]\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__description__brand\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/1001\/files\/brand_warm.png?v=1767422972\" alt=\"\" width=\"130\" height=\"58\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__description__text\"\u003eLarge-diaphragm Condenser Multi-pattern Microphone with Highpass Filter and -10dB Pad - Nickel\u003c\/div\u003e\n[\/custom_html][video]https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FLOfKkJFvIo[\/video]\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWarm Audio’s Classic FET Condenser, Better Than Ever\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nWarm Audio’s acclaimed compressors and preamps have famously upset the pro audio price\/performance ratio. When the company turned its attention to microphones with the WA-87, it set a high target: one of the most iconic large-diaphragm, multi-pattern FET condenser mics in history. To say Warm Audio succeeded would be an understatement: the original WA-87 was a best-seller here at Music Experience. Now, with the WA-87 R2, Warm Audio has made its modern classic better than ever. Featuring a sleek new design with a rounded grille, optimized metalwork, and performance enhancements that include a genuine CineMag transformer, the Warm Audio WA-87 R2 is a workhorse mic that deserves a place in your mic locker.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAffordable Modern Incarnation of a Legendary Mic\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nFlash 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. Music Experience engineers who have worked with different generations of this perennial studio favorite know that the vintage ones have a warmer, more forgiving sonic character. It’s these circuit designs, dating back a half century, that Warm Audio closely followed for the WA-87 R2. Stellar performance, top-shelf parts, and amazing value — that’s the Warm formula, and the WA-87 R2 nails it.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat Can the WA-87 R2 Do for You?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nEvery studio needs at least one pair of high-quality large-diaphragm condenser mics, and the Warm Audio WA-87 R2 is designed after a legendary one. You can use the WA-87 R2 on anything with world-class results. 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 mic on a guitar cabinet. It’s an ideal choice for any acoustic instrument — strings, brass, woodwinds, or percussion. We’ve even used it on a kick drum (where the -10dB pad comes in handy)! It’s equipped with an 80Hz highpass filter that’s useful for eliminating low-end mud and rumble. And its three polar patterns further increase this microphone’s already impressive versatility.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eExplore the Sonic Possibilities\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe WA-87 R2’s three switchable polar patterns — cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-8 — give you immense flexibility when it comes to exploring the sonic possibilities offered by different recording techniques. Figure-8 (bidirectional) is perfect for capturing face-to-face recordings, such as two background singers on one mic. This pattern also features aggressive side rejection, which makes it a useful option for miking backline amps and speaker cabinets. With two of these superb mics, you can implement stereo techniques, such as spaced pair (A\/B), XY (including Blumlein), ORTF array, and mid-side (M-S). You could even mic an entire symphony orchestra and the ambience of the hall it’s in with just three judiciously placed WA-87 R2 microphones set to omni.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQuality Components Make the Warm Difference\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nWarm Audio doesn’t cut corners on components, but it does order parts and build in quantity, which keeps costs down and delivers amazing value. The WA-87 R2 is assembled with premium all-discrete components, such as NOS Fairchild transistors, WIMA\/Nichicon capacitors, and a genuine USA-made CineMag output transformer. The mic also features a custom reproduction of the renowned K87 dual-diaphragm\/dual-backplate capsule used in vintage ’87s. Premium parts and meticulous design deliver a superior-sounding microphone — one that doesn’t cost a fortune. Give the WA-87 R2 an audition in your studio; you’ll hear what we’re talking about.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat Warm Audio Says...\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Original Hitmaker\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe WA-87 R2 is an authentic reproduction of a truly iconic mic from the late-60s that is widely considered to be one of the greatest studio mics ever designed. Original 87s boast an artist roster that spans Paul McCartney \u0026amp; David Bowie all the way to Calvin Harris \u0026amp; Ed Sheeran.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eLegendary Sound For Vocals And Beyond\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nLike the original, the WA-87 R2 delivers noticeably smooth bass and mids while adding the pristine top end that engineers have chased for decades. The signature 7–10kHz bump adds a radio-friendly edge to lead vocals and any source that needs to stand out in a mix. Three polar patterns give you versatility for any application.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat You Need to Know\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nLike the original 87-style mic, the WA-87 R2 includes all the features that deliver a complete and professional recording experience. The K87-style capsule is an authentic reproduction of the classic K87 capsule found on vintage 87-style mics, known for delivering incredible and especially pleasing high-end. Three polar patterns (cardioid, omni, and figure-8) give you multiple options for capturing sound and rejecting noise. The -10dB pad provides more headroom to record loud sources with the impressive detail of a large-diaphragm condenser. The switchable 80Hz highpass filter makes it easy to remove unruly bass noise from sources before you even hit record.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n[tabs] [tab title=\"FEATURES\"]\n\u003ch4\u003eWarm Audio WA-87 R2 Features:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e3 switchable polar patterns: cardioid, omnidirectional, and Fig-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigned after a classic, studio-standard large-diaphragm FET condenser mic\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncorporates a faithful reproduction of the original vintage 87-style circuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWA87-B-50V capsule reproduction of the vintage dual-backplate K87\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExceptional build quality with premium, all-discrete components\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNOS Fairchild transistors and WIMA\/Nichicon capacitors\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCustom CineMag USA output transformer\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNickel-plated brass body; 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