Warm Audio WA-87 Condenser Microphone, 3 Patterns

The Warm Audio 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 our own Lens Kondensator custom reproduction of the classic K-87 dual backplate/dual diaphragm capsule, as found in early ‘87 mics.

The importance of a good microphone cannot be understated; but unfortunately, finding a truly great microphone within a budget has always been a challenge for aspiring engineers. There are very usable microphones available for those on a budget; but top shelf, classic studio microphones have simply been out of reach for most people. We applied all that we know about bridging this barrier into crafting a microphone that reaches the level of quality and sonics mostly found only in top shelf products, yet sells for a price that is down to earth.

Warm Audio WA-87 Specifications:

• Microphone Type: large condenser studio microphone
• Based on the classic “87-style” circuit
• Microphone includes shock mount, hard mount and wood box
• Polar Patterns: Cardioid, figure of eight, and omnidirectional
• Capsule: Lens Kondensator LK-87-B-50V reproduction of classic dual back plate (four wire termination) K87 capsule
• Diaphragm: 6 micron thickness, 1 inch diameter, gold sputtered membrane, NOS Japanese mylar (PET film)
• Output Transformer: CineMag USA
• Frequency Response: 20hz - 20khz
• SPL: .5% THD @ 125db (without pad),132db (with pad)
• Pad: -10db
• Output: 150 ohms, 24k gold plated, 3 pin XLR (pin 1 = gnd, pin 2 = +, pin 3 = -), transformer coupled via Cinemag USA output transformer
• High Pass Filter: 80hz
• Noise: -117db
• Color: nickel (painted)