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WA87B Vintage-Style Condenser Microphone
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Redesign of a classic.
decided to follow early circuit designs that date back nearly half a century.
As is true with many classics, 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 BLACK.
The Microphone
The importance of a good microphone cannot be overstated; but unfortunately, finding a truly great microphone within a budget has always been challenging for aspiring engineers. There are very usable microphones available for those on a budget; but top shelf, classic studio microphones are financially 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.
Quality Components
The WA-87 BLACK 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 BLACK proudly uses Warm Audio WA-87-B-50V custom capsule reproduction styled after the classic K87 dual backplate/dual diaphragm capsule found in the early e87 microphones.
It Had to Happen
When designing their first microphone Warm Audio's engineers knew the single greatest challenge would be to offer a capsule that was built to a high standard and priced in a range that every-day musicians and engineers could afford. They already knew where to find great microphone transformers, precision resistors, polystyrene, tantalum and WIMA film capacitors; but they came to realize that a quality affordable microphone capsule that met those specifications simply wasn't out there. And so the research and innovation began.
Features
- Broadcast-quality microphone at a home studio price
- Three common polar patterns
- Warm, authentic vintage sound
- Pad switch and bass roll-off
- Box and shock mount included
Limited run, excellent sound and quality. Order today.
WA87B Vintage-Style Condenser Microphone Specifications:
Audio- Analog or digital: Analog
- Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Max SPL: 125 dB
- Connectivity: XLR
- Capsule: WA-87, K-87 repro
- Polar pattern: Cardiod, Omni, Figure 8
- Type: Condenser
- Applications: Studio
- Diaphragm size: 1" 6 micron
- Switches: 80 Hz, -10 dB
- Phantom power required: 48V
- Case: Wooden Box
- Clip: Yes
- Shockmount: Yes
- Free Standard Ground shipping (48 contiguous states, some overweight and Used/Vintage items excluded).
- Orders placed before 3 p.m. ET usually ship the same business day.
Every guitar or bass you purchase from Musician's Friend (electric or acoustic, New or Open Box) includes two years of protection from manufacturer defects.
Our Gear Advisers are available to guide you through your entire shopping experience. Call or Chat for expert advice and to hear the latest deals.