Product Description

WA-87jr SE

Large-Diaphragm Cardioid FET Transformerless Condenser Microphone

Contemporary Version Of The '87-Style All-Time Studio Vocal Mic

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.

Applications

• Vocals
• Acoustic Guitar
• Electric Guitar
• Percussion

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

Key Features

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.

The 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.

Specs

Technical Specifications

Product Description & External Specs

• 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 Warranty

Components & Internal Specs

• WA-87jr SE
• Gold-Sputtered, Large-Diaphragm, Single-Backplate, K87-Style Capsule
• Fully Discrete Signal Path, Toshiba FET’s, Wima Film Capacitors

Performance Specs

• 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

Polar Patterns

WA-87jr Cardioid

WA-87jr Figure 8

WA-87jr Omni

WA-87jr SE Cardioid

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 Qualit

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.