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 VocalsStream-Ready Vocals PercussionArticulate Acoustic Guitars Acoustic GuitarDetailed Electric Guitar Cabs Electric GuitarBrilliant Drum Rooms & OHs 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 80 Hz high pass filter making it easy to remove unruly bass noise from sources before you even hit record. 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 80 Hz high pass filter making it easy to remove unruly bass noise from sources before you even hit record. Technical Specifications 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 | 80 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 Warranty Components & 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 Capacitors Performance 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 Polar Patterns WA-87jr Cardioid WA-87jr Figure 8 WA-87jr Omni WA-87jr SE Cardioid 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. 80 Hz High Pass Filter [WA-87jr ONLY] Engaging the 80 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.
