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WA-87 Classic 87 Style Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

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WA-87 Classic 87 Style Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

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WA-87 Classic 87 Style Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
WA-87 Classic 87 Style Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

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The classic 87 is arguably the most widely-used large diaphragm condenser microphone in pop recording history. Rather than base our WA-87 circuit on current incarnations of this mic, we decided to closely follow the early circuit designs that date back nearly half a century. As is true with many classic microphones, engineers who have worked with different versions of these microphones often prefer the warmer, more forgiving nature of the earlier commercially available models. The desire to re-introduce the warm tone of this classic mic at an affordable price to an all new generation of recording artists was the inspiration behind the WA-87.

Specifications:

  • Microphone Type: large condenser studio microphone.

  • Based on the classic "87-style" circuit.

  • Microphone includes shock mount, hard mount and wood box.

  • Polar Patterns: Cardioid, figure of eight, and omnidirectional.

  • Capsule: Lens Kondensator LK-87-B-50V reproduction of classic dual backplate (four wire termination) K87 capsule.

  • Diaphragm: 6 micron thickness, 1 inch diameter, gold sputtered membrane, NOS Japanese mylar (PET film).

  • Output Transformer: CineMag USA.

  • Frequency Response: 20hz - 20khz.

  • SPL: .5% THD @ 125db (without pad),132db (with pad).

  • Pad: -10db.

  • Output: 150 ohms, 24k gold plated, 3 pin XLR (pin 1 = gnd, pin 2 = +, pin 3 = -), transformer coupled via Cinemag USA output transformer.

  • High Pass Filter: 80hz.

  • Noise: -117db.

  • Colour: nickel (painted).

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Best mic I own so far 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Saskatoon South, Saskatchewan
I'll be honest and admit that my mic locker is pretty limited & I haven't owned anything this expensive before, but it's delivered a solid performance. I've never used a real U87, but vocals recorded with this need little EQ, if any. It's possible to do very close intimate vocals without too much sibilance as can happen with cheaper mics.
Posted by Mehta on Apr 13, 2020
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Closest Store   Winnipeg (Pembina), Manitoba
I tried this out for electronic music vocals, and although I think the mic is fantastic, it just didn't really fit for me in a modern clean production. However, I really love the sound of this mic, and I think it would sound amazing for more organic and acoustic projects, like guitars, drums, vocals. You get three capsule modes which makes it very versatile.
Posted by Mike on Mar 23, 2019
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excellent 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Edmonton North, Alberta
well balanced clean and pro quality mic, you wont be disappointed
Posted by Oliver clothesoff on Nov 8, 2017
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Closest Store   Toronto (Bloor St.), Ontario
My first big investment in pro audio and this mic is awesome and for the price and it deliver what i need to. For sure i don't want to spent 4000$ on the U87 but this little baby made my day. And thank the L&M staff Rathburn Mississauga for your help.
Posted by Gilbert Lebon on Jun 6, 2017
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