Warm Audio Devoted Ample Time And Effort To Ensure Their Wa-87 R2 Had That One-Of-A-Kind “Flower Power” Sound, And That It Followed Suit To The Original With Rich Tones And Wide-Range Frequency Capabilities. This Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone Boasts The Iconic ‘60S Vintage Sound Of Its Top-Tier Forerunner, The Wa-87. The Wa-87 R2 Raised The Bar For Unique And Vibey Blasts (And Construct) That Made The ‘60S Sound Staple Resonate Once Again, And It Is Available Now At An Amazing Bargain.
A Faithful Circuit Recreation
The Wa-87 R2 Is Built Around The Same Circuit That Made A Particular 1960S Condenser Mic Legendary. Warm Audio Studied This Vintage Mic Extensively To Recreate Its Signature Sound. The Wa-87 R2 Uses Premium Parts Like A Nos Fairchild Transistor And Wima Film Capacitors To Achieve A Remarkably Faithful Sonic Replica Of The Original. A Redesigned Cinemag Usa Transformer Provides Improved Frequency Response And A Higher-Output Level Than The Previous Wa-87.
A Versatile Workhorse
Like The Vintage Mic That Inspired It, The Wa-87 R2 Excels On Nearly Any Source. Its Three Polar Patterns—Cardioid, Omnidirectional And Figure-8—Offer Flexibility For Any Recording Need. An 80Hz High-Pass Filter Eliminates Unwanted Low Frequencies, While A –10Db Pad Allows Recording Louder Sound Sources Without Overloading The Mic. The Wa-87 R2 Capably Captures Vocals, Drums, Guitars, Piano, Strings, Brass And More With Stunning Realism.
Premium Components, Accessible Price
While The Wa-87 R2 Achieves A Level Of Quality And Performance That Rivals Mics Many Times Its Cost, Warm Audio Is Dedicated To Making Exceptional Audio Products Accessible. The Wa-87 R2 Continues This Mission, Offering Meticulously Crafted Vintage-Inspired Sound At A Price Within Reach Of Home Studios And Project Studios.
A Refined Physical Design
The Wa-87 R2 Features A Newly Designed Rounded Wire Mesh Head Basket That Provides More Open Space Around The Mic Capsule, Resulting In An Even Smoother Frequency Response. Its Heavier Nickel-Plated Brass Body Lends A Sense Of Quality And Durability. A Included Wooden Storage Box Helps Protect The Mic When Not In Use.
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