WA-87 R2 FET Condenser Microphone

The classic ‘87 is arguably the most widely-used large diaphragm condenser microphone in popular 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.

Specifications

• Finish: Nickle
  
• Large diaphragm studio condenser microphone, with a faithful reproduction of the original vintage 87-style circuit.
  
• All discrete premium components, including NOS Fairchild transistors and WIMA/Nichicon capacitors.
  
• Custom Cinemag USA output transformer.
  
• WA-87-B-50V capsule-reproduction of classic dual backplate (four-wire termination) K87 capsule.
  
• 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- a reproduction of the 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
  
• SPL: .5% THD @ 125dB (without pad), 132dB
  
• Diaphragm: 6-micron thickness, gold-sputtered membrane, NOS mylar (PET film)
  
• Noise: -117dB
  
• Included accessories: wooden storage case, hard mount, and shock mount. (Optional flight case available)
  
• Weight: 6 lbs / 2.5 kg