Contemporary Version Of A Legendary Lead Vocal Mic
The WA-87jr series is a contemporary version of the iconic 87-style studio microphone that captures pristine, detailed tone with modern circuitry. WA-87jr & WA-87jr SE mics are equally at home in a project studio or in a world-class recording facility. Each features a vintage-correct reproduction of the celebrated K87-style capsule, the same capsule found in the flagship WA-87 R2 condenser mic. The capsule has the same tonal character known for capturing legendary recordings by classic and modern artists including David Bowie, Elton John, Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, and many more.
Delivering a Legacy Of Pristine Studio Sound
Combining one of the most revered vocal condenser capsules all time with our carefully crafted, modern circuits, the WA-87jr series delivers rich detail and top-end clarity for capturing everything from vocals, to acoustic guitars, drum overheads and more. Available with onboard controls and multiple patterns or a streamlined cardioid-only design, the WA-87jr mics all feature a discrete signal path, exceptional dynamic range, and ultra-low self-noise. The sound profile of the WA-87jr series blends past and present to achieve the perfect balance of pristine detail with never-harsh high-end.
Vocals
Stream-Ready VocalsUp-front vocals with commanding presence and clear top-end.
Percussion
Articulate Acoustic GuitarsClear, articulate tone on acoustic guitars.
Acoustic Guitar
Detailed Electric Guitar CabsDetail and present top-end for guitars that need to stand out.
Electric Guitar
Brilliant Drum Rooms & OHsCapture the brilliance of cymbals, snap of snares, and punch of toms.
What You Need To Know
The WA-87jr series is built around the same vintage-accurate K87-style capsule in our flagship WA-87 R2 mic. The WA-87jr offers additional controls and multiple polar patterns, while the WA-87jr SE delivers a streamlined cardioid-only design of this classic tone.
TThe WA-87jr series uses a true reproduction of the K87-style capsule in the original 87 mic - the same capsule used in our award-winning flagship WA-87 R2 professional mic. Perfect for adding radio-ready polish to any recording.
WA-87jr (only) features three polar patterns (cardioid, omni, and figure-8) give you a variety of options to choose how you want to capture stereo sounds and reject noise. WA-87jr SE features a fixed cardioid polar pattern for intimate, focused recordings. Perfect for vocals and lead instruments.
WA-87jr (only) features a selectable -10dB pad that allows the WA-87jr to handle SPLs up to 135dB, making capturing loud sources easy.
WA-87jr (only) features a switchable 70 Hz high pass filter making it easy to remove unruly bass noise from sources before you even hit record.
WA-87jr Cardioid
WA-87jr Figure 8
WA-87jr Omni
WA-87jr SE Cardioid
Spec
Product Description & External Specs
- WA-87jr
- Contemporary Version Of The 87-Style All-Time Studio Vocal Mic
- Large-Diaphragm FET Transformerless Condenser Microphone
- Polar Patterns: Cardioid, Figure-8, & Omnidirectional
- -10 dB Pad | 70 Hz High-Pass Filter
- Includes: Shockmount, Hard Mount, Leather Storage Pouch
- WA-87jr SE
- Streamlined Version Of The ‘87-Style All-Time Studio Vocal Mic
- Large-Diaphragm FET Transformerless Condenser Microphone
- Cardioid-Only Polar Pattern
- Includes: Hard Mount, Leather Storage Pouch
- 5-Year WarrantyComponents & Internal Specs
- WA-87jr
- Gold-Sputtered, Large-Diaphragm, Dual-Backplate, K87-Style Capsule
- Fully Discrete Signal Path
- WA-87jr SE
- Gold-Sputtered, Large-Diaphragm, Single-Backplate, 87-Style Capsule
- Fully Discrete Signal Path, Toshiba FET’s, Wima Film CapacitorsPerformance Specs
- WA-87jr
- Self-Noise: 9dBA | Dynamic Range: 116dBA
- Maximum SPL: 125/135dB (Without/With Pad)
- Frequency Range: 20 Hz~20 KHz
- Output Impedance: 100 Ohms
- Sensitivity: 10mV/Pa Or -40dB
- WA-87jr SE
- Self-Noise: 9dBA | Dynamic Range: 116dBA
- Maximum SPL: 125dB
- Frequency Range: 20 Hz~20 KHz
- Output Impedance: 100 Ohms
- Sensitivity: -37dBV or 14mV/Pa
Components
Premium Components - Elite Build Quality - Superior Sound
K87-Style Capsule
The custom K87-style capsule in the WA-87jr & WA-87jr SE is a true reproduction of the large, dual-diaphragm 87-style capsule and the same capsule in the flagship WA-87 R2 microphone. This capsule captures authentic analog detail across the 20Hz-20kHz frequency spectrum. With the detail of the capsule combined with the clean, pure signal transfer from the contemporary circuit design, the WA-87jr will be right at home on many sources.
10 dB PAD [WA-87jr ONLY]
A selectable -10dB pad allows the WA-87jr to handle SPLs up to 135dB, making capturing loud sources easy.
70 Hz High Pass Filter [WA-87jr ONLY]
Engaging the 70 Hz high pass filter helps remove unwanted bass rumble and noise at the source instead of playing with potentially tone-destructive EQ during the mixing process.
Premium, Discrete Analog Circutry
The WA-87jr & WA-87jr SE use premium Toshiba transistors and WIMA film capacitors for professional, discrete analog signal integrity.
The WA-87jr is built with Panasonic electrolytic capacitors that provide enhanced signal conversion, allowing the mic to get extra vintage vibe out of the K87-stye capsule for smooth, never-shrill tones.
Hand-tested, Elite Build Quality*****
Every single WA-87jr & WA-87jr SE is meticulously hand tested & inspected at Warm HQ in Austin,TX by real musicians and engineers with passion for superior sound.