The Original Hitmaker

The WA-87 R2 is an authentic reproduction of a truly iconic mic from the late '60s that is widely considered to be one of the greatest studio mics ever designed. Original 87s boast an artist roster that spans Paul McCartney & David Bowie all the way to Calvin Harris & Ed Sheeran.

Legendary Sound For Vocals And Beyond

Like the original, the WA-87 R2 delivers noticeably smooth bass and mids while adding the pristine top end that engineers have chased for decades. The WA-87 R2 delivers a refined high-end presence that brings clarity and shine to vocals and any source that needs to command attention in a mix. Three polar patterns give you versatility for any application.

Applications

Vocals - Radio-Ready Vocals

• Up-front vocals with commanding presence and clear top-end.

Acoustic Guitar - Brilliance On Steel-Strings

• Clear, articulate tone on acoustic guitars.

Electric Guitar - Detailed Cab Tone

• Detail and present top-end for guitars that need to stand out.

Room Mics - Rich Room Sounds

• Capture the brilliance of cymbals, strings, and instruments in the room.

Key Features:

• Like the original 87-style mic, the WA-87 R2 includes all the features that deliver a complete and professional recording experience.
• The K87-style capsule is an authentic reproduction of the classic K87 capsule found on vintage 87-style mics, known for delivering incredible, especially pleasing, and equally renowned high-end.
• Three polar patterns (cardioid, omni, and figure-8) give you a variety of options to choose how you want to capture sound and reject noise.
• The -10 pad provides more headroom to record loud sources with the impressive detail of a large-diaphragm condenser.
• The switchable 80 Hz high-pass filter makes it easy to remove unruly bass noise from sources before you even hit record.

Technical Specifications

• Large-Diaphragm FET Condenser Microphone.
• Switchable 10 dB Pad & 80 Hz High Pass Filter.
• Three Polar Patterns: Cardioid, Figure-Of-Eight, And Omnidirectional.
• Included Accessories: Wooden Storage Case, Hard Mount, & Shock Mount.
• Color: Nickel Finish.

Components & Internal Specs

• Custom Reproduction Of Classic Dual Backplate (Four-Wire Termination) K87-Style Capsule Using A Gold-Sputtered Membrane & NOS Mylar (Pet Film).
• Cinemag USA Output Transformer.

Performance Specs

• Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz.
• SPL: .5% THD @ 125 dB (Without Pad) | 132 dB With Pad.
• Noise: -117dB.