WA-87 R2: Updated And Upgraded In 2016, Warm Audio introduced one of the most talked-about 87-style FET condenser microphones in the industry with the release of the WA-87, and at just $599 USD it made the looks and authentic vintage sonics of this style of mic affordable to customers for the very first time. Simply put, the release of the WA-87 changed the industry's perception of what could be achieved at an affordable price. Based on classic '60s circuitry, the WA-87's rich sound became a favorite of countless producers, engineers, and home recordists everywhere. It was Warm Audio's first microphone and a verifiable hit, and in recent years Warm Audio followed it with many other successful and ground-breaking designs. Since the release of the WA-87 in 2016 Warm Audio learned a bunch more about microphone manufacturing, and they???º???ve proven that they can shatter the industry's quality expectations at affordable prices. That experience drove them to see if they could improve the WA-87 in tangible ways without having to raise the price, and the result is the WA-87 R2 (Revision 2). Warm Audio used everything they've learned about recreating vintage microphones in the last five years to bring it even closer to the sound, vibe and performance of the original '60s classic we all know and love. They're ecstatic to bring you the result ???º?? in short, the WA-87 R2 is bigger, bolder, and just plain better! Features: Large Diaphragm Studio Condenser Microphone with 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 - Reproduction of Classic Dual Backplate (4-wire Termination) K87 Capsule Nickel-Plated Brass Body 3 Polar Patterns: Cardioid, Figure 8, and Omnidirectional -10dB Pad and 80Hz High Pass Filter 20Hz ???º?? 20kHz Frequency Response SPL: .