Warm Audio WA87JR LDC 87 Type Transformerless Condenser Microphone (Nickel)

Warm Audio WA87JR LDC 87 Type Transformerless Condenser Microphone (Nickel)Contemporary Version Of The '87 Style All Time Studio Vocal Mic The WA 87jr is a contemporary version of the iconic '87 style microphone, the most sought after mic for studio vocals, with a modern circuit design and professional recording features. Combining a transformerless modern circuit with a premium recreation of the vintage dual backplate K87 capsule, WA 87jr delivers pristine highs, detailed mids, and rich analog tone with low self noise.

Contemporary Version Of The '87-Style All-Time Studio Vocal Mic
The WA-87jr is a contemporary version of the iconic '87-style microphone, the most sought after mic for studio vocals, with a modern circuit design and professional recording features. Combining a transformerless modern circuit with a premium recreation of the vintage dual-backplate K87 capsule, WA-87jr delivers pristine highs, detailed mids, and rich analog tone with low self-noise. Three selectable polar patterns: cardioid, figure-8, and omnidirectional, provide needed flexibility for recording vocals, podcasts/streaming, and all types of instruments. The WA-87jr delivers one of the most legendary analog microphone sound profiles with professional recording features at an unthinkable price.

Classic Studio Sound, Contemporary Design
The WA-87jr is a contemporary version of the iconic '87-style microphone, delivering pristine highs and detailed mids with a modern multi-pattern condenser design. Combining possibly the greatest vocal condenser capsule tone of all time with carefully designed contemporary circuitry, the WA-87jr delivers professional analog tone on sources like vocals, streaming/podcasting, acoustic guitar, drums, and much more.

Vintage-Accurate K87-Style Capsule
The WA-87jr features a true reproduction of the celebrated dual-backplate, large-diaphragm K87-style capsule found in the most sought-after '87 microphones. Designed with the same hole pattern and frequency response as the original studio mic using a discrete signal path with ultra-low self-noise, WA-87jr delivers pristine, professional tone perfect for vocals, streaming/VO, instruments, and more.

Selectable Polar Patterns, Pad & Filter
The WA-87jr features three selectable polar patterns: cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-8. Multiple patterns allow for precise control over the focus of the mic, from intimate "close" tones to capturing the natural ambiance of a room. The built-in pad and high-pass filter increase flexibility by making it easy to capture loud sources and reducing unwanted low-frequency noise. Together, these features make the WA-87jr a highly versatile microphone suited for a wide range of recording situations.

Professional Accessories
All WA-87jr's include a professional shockmount to reduce noise while recording, hardmount for minimalist mounting, and leather storage case for travel and storage.

Hand-Tested In Austin, TX
Like all Warm Audio gear, every single WA-87jr is meticulously hand-tested and inspected by trained technicians with a passion for making music in Austin, TX USA.

Specifications

• Contemporary Version Of The 87-Style All-Time Studio Vocal Mic
• Large-Diaphragm FET Transformerless Condenser Microphone
• Polar Patterns: Cardioid, Figure-8, & Omnidirectional
• 10 dB Pad | 80 Hz High-Pass Filter
• Includes: Shockmount, Hard Mount, Leather Storage Pouch
• Gold-Sputtered, Large-Diaphragm, Dual-Backplate, K87-Style Capsule
• Fully Discrete Signal Path
• Self-Noise: 9dBA, Dynamic Range: 116dBA
• Maximum SPL: 125/135dB (Without/With Pad)
• Frequency Range: 20 Hz-20 KHz
• Output Impedance: 100 Ohms
• Sensitivity: 10mV/Pa Or -40dB