Warm Audio WA-87 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

The WA-87 from Warm Audio closely follows the early circuit designs that date back nearly half a century.

The classic ‘87 is arguably the most widely-used large diaphragm condenser microphone in popular recording history. As is true with many classic microphones, engineers who have worked with different versions of these microphones often prefer the warmer, more forgiving nature of the earlier commercially available models. The desire to re-introduce the warm tone of this classic mic at an affordable price to an all new generation of recording artists was the inspiration behind the WA-87.

The WA-87 features all discrete, premium components such as Fairchild FETs, tantalum, polystyrene, and WIMA film capacitors, and is rounded off with a CineMag USA output transformer. The WA-87 proudly uses Warm Audio WA-87-B-50V custom capsule reproduction stylized after the classic K87 dual backplate/dual diaphragm capsule found in the early ‘87 microphones.

Warm Audio WA-87 Features

• Large condenser studio microphone based on the classic "87-style" circuit
• Fairchild FETs, tantalum, polystyrene, and WIMA film capacitors
• CineMag USA output transformer
• Capsule reproduction stylized after the K87 dual backplate/dual diaphragm capsule found in the early ‘87 microphones
• WA-87-B-50V capsule
• -10dB pad
• Cinemag USA output transformer

• WA-87 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone1
• Shock Mount1
• Hard Mount1
• Wood Box1

• Transducer TypeCondenser
• Polar Patterns (selectable)Cardioid, Figure-8, Omnidirectional
• Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz
• SPL0.5% THD @ 125dB (without pad), 132dB
• Output150 ohms, 24K gold-plated, 3-pin XLR
• High pass filter80Hz
• Noise-117dB
• Colors availableNickel, black (not pictured)