Warm Audio - WA-87 R2 FET Condenser Microphone - Nickel
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The new WA-87 R2 uses top-quality components like a NOS Fairchild transistor and high-bandwidth polystyrene and film capacitors from Wima. The WA-87 R2 uses a custom-wound Cinemag USA output transformer like the original WA-87 did, with the new version providing a slightly increased output level and improved frequency response. We also employed the same capsule the WA-87 uses, which was designed to the exact specifications of the ones found in the vintage mics. The WA-87 R2 also features three polar patterns (cardioid, omni and figure 8) so you're covered for a wide variety of applications, and an 80Hz high pass filter reduces low-frequency rumble if needed. The switchable -10dB pad comes in handy when you want to record extremely loud sources and not overload the internal electronics. The WA-87 R2 works brilliantly on vocals, drum overheads, guitars, piano, auxiliary percussion, brass, strings and more. Not only that, it's the same price as the original WA-87, so you can afford to have several in your mic locker!
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NickelFeatures
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 - reproduction of 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
Frequency response: 20HZ - 20KHZ
Noise: -117DB
Included accessories: Wooden storage case, hard mount, and shock mount
Nickel finish
Specifications
- Microphone TypeCondenser microphonesWirelessNo
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The new WA-87 R2 uses top-quality components like a NOS Fairchild transistor and high-bandwidth polystyrene and film capacitors from Wima. The WA-87 R2 uses a custom-wound Cinemag USA output transformer like the original WA-87 did, with the new version providing a slightly increased output level and improved frequency response. We also employed the same capsule the WA-87 uses, which was designed to the exact specifications of the ones found in the vintage mics. The WA-87 R2 also features three polar patterns (cardioid, omni and figure 8) so you're covered for a wide variety of applications, and an 80Hz high pass filter reduces low-frequency rumble if needed. The switchable -10dB pad comes in handy when you want to record extremely loud sources and not overload the internal electronics. The WA-87 R2 works brilliantly on vocals, drum overheads, guitars, piano, auxiliary percussion, brass, strings and more. Not only that, it's the same price as the original WA-87, so you can afford to have several in your mic locker!
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Record vocals, instruments and acoustic with this Warm Audio small diaphragm condenser microphone. The heavy nickel CineMag transformer combined with a custom vintage-style capsule ensures the original source signal is preserved with astonishing clarity. With a wide frequency response of 20hz to 20kHz, this Warm Audio small diaphragm condenser microphone is ideal for most performance or recording situations.
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