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WA87 vs 414 on Drum Overhead, Room, Wurst, Electric Guitar, and Bassplay button

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[ Warm Audio ] Elle Sera - "Heart Drop" - WA-87 & WA-47 Condenser Microphones

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The classic ‘87 is arguably the most widely-used large diaphragm condenser microphone in pop recording history. Rather than base our WA-87 circuit on current incarnations of this mic, we decided to closely follow the early circuit designs that date back nearly half a century. 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.

Quality Components Make a Better Mic
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 our own Lens Kondensator custom reproduction of the classic K-87 dual backplate/dual diaphragm capsule, as found in early ‘87 mics.

It All Starts with The Microphone
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.
Open Box Warm Audio WA-87 Vintage-Style Condenser Microphone Level 2 Nickel 190839212696
Open Box Warm Audio WA-87 Vintage-Style Condenser Microphone Level 2 Nickel 190839212696
Open Box Warm Audio WA-87 Vintage-Style Condenser Microphone Level 2 Nickel 190839212696

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Audio
  • Analog or digital: Analog
  • Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz
  • Max SPL: 125 dB
  • Connectivity: XLR
Pattern and type
  • Capsule: Condenser
  • Polar pattern: Multi-pattern
  • Type: Mounted
  • Applications: Studio
  • Diaphragm size: Large
  • Switches: High-pass, -10 dB pad
  • Phantom power required: Yes
Size and weight
  • Width: Info not available
  • Height: Info not available
  • Weight: Info not available
Included accessories
  • Case: Yes
  • Clip: No
  • Shockmount: Yes
  • Power supply: No
  • Cable: No
  • Stand: No