Warm Audio WA-87 R2 Nickel Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

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Warm Audio WA-87 R2 Nickel Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
Product no: 9000-0069-5174 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 2-year warranty.

General

The Warm Audio WA-87 R2 Nickel is based on a certain German design that's long earned its stripes within popular music production. Just like the 'standard' WA-87, this large-diaphragm condenser microphone boasts 'forward' sound supported by the satisfying saturation of a Cinemag output transformer. Warm Audio have completed the WA-87 R2 with three pickup patterns, a low-pass filter, and a -10 dB pad switch, and have thoughtfully included a shock mount, microphone clip and a deluxe case.

Specifications

Product features

Sustainable product not specified
Microphone sensitivity (dBV/PA) not specified
Microphone impedance not specified
Low-cut filter yes
Maximum SPL 130 dB - 139 dB
Maximum frequency 20 - 20.9 kHz
Minimum frequency 20 - 21 Hz
Pad switch yes
Polar pattern cardioid, figure-8 / bi-directional, omni-directional
Multi-pattern yes
Tube microphone no
Stereo no
Microphone accessories shock mount, microphone clip, case
Vintage microphone family 87
Microphone sound saturated/coloured

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging) 2,9 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging) 37,0 x 35,0 x 15,0 cm

Product specifications

  • Warm Audio WA-87 R2 Nickel
  • large-diaphragm condenser microphone
  • colour: nickel
  • pickup pattern:
    • cardioid
    • omnidirectional
    • bidirectional (figure-eight)
  • frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz
  • connector: 3-pin XLR
  • included:
    • shock mount
    • clip
    • case

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Warm Audio WA-87 R2 Nickel Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
Wrote the following about Warm Audio WA-87 R2 Nickel Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
This is a superb mic. Did a blind test in the studio and this one came out of top both times. It was also up against a real Neumann. It makes vocals sound like a finished mix and sits in the mix perfectly. It's a great mic at a great price.
Warm Audio WA-87 R2 Nickel Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
Wrote the following about Warm Audio WA-87 R2 Nickel Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
Terug met een 2e beoordeling. In 2021 schreef ik al een review. Met de microfoon was niets mis, maar met de shockmount wel. Ik heb toen de WA-87 R2 geretourneerd omdat met de betreffende shockmount én het andere bevestigingsclipje niet te werken viel. Die hielden beiden de microfoon niet op zijn plaats waardoor deze steeds voorover viel (tegen de vocalist aan). Voor het geld wat de microfoon toen koste kon dat in mijn ogen echt niet.
Nu in 2024 zag ik bij Bax de microfoon weer staan als B-stock. Mijn ervaring met het vorige exemplaar was qua klank en opnames zeer positief. Ik heb inmiddels ook een zware universele shockmount zodat ik snel van microfoons kan wisselen, dus was mijn ervaring met de fragiele shockmount niet meer van belang. Echter... ik kreeg de microfoon binnen, in perfecte staat. Niet te zien dat deze gebruikt was. De grote verrassing was dat de shockmount perfect is! Echt een groot verschil met het exemplaar uit 2021. Dus ik neem aan dat Warm Audio de klachten ter harte heeft genomen. De kwaliteit is uitmuntend! Wat een fijne microfoon. Ik twijfelde nog tussen de Neumann TLM 103. Na vergelijk met een geleende TLM 103 kwam voor mijn gebruik de WA-87 R2 als de betere uit de bus. Vorige keer 4 sterren, nu door de verbeterde shockmount de volle 5!
Warm Audio WA-87 R2 Nickel Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
Wrote the following about Warm Audio WA-87 R2 Nickel Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
Een 'redelijke' microfoon voor een 'redelijke' prijs.

Hoewel veel reviewers willen doen geloven dat de Warm Audio WA-87 een directe vergelijking met een 'echte' U87 kan doorstaan, kom ik toch tot een andere conclusie.
De (audio) kwaliteit is voor een microfoon in deze prijsklasse weliswaar zeer acceptabel, maar in een directe A/B vergelijking met een 'echte' U87 hoor ik toch wel degelijk verschillen!
De WA-87 produceert wat minder 'laag' en iets meer 'hoog', dan de microfoon die als voorbeeld heeft gestaan.
Hier valt weliswaar mee te leven, maar het geeft de microfoon bij een directe vergelijking toch een iets andere klankkleur. Met een geringe correctie valt dit trouwens wel weg te werken.
Signaalafgifte is niet erg hoog, ik meet een waarde van ongeveer 8 mV/Pa. Dat is beduidend minder dan bijvoorbeeld een U87ai, die 28 mV/Pa. produceert. (=ca. 11 dB meer.)
Dan de bouwkwaliteit. Die had van mij wat netter gemogen.
Resten soldeerflux op de printplaten, ook op delen met een hoge impedantie en 'spetters' soldeertin die min of meer los op de printplaat zitten, zouden anno 2022 daar toch niet thuishoren.
Conclusie: zonder meer een bruikbare microfoon, maar wie écht het uiterste wil zal toch iets dieper in de beurs moeten tasten.
Warm Audio WA-87 R2 Nickel Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
Wrote the following about Warm Audio WA-87 R2 Nickel Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
Niets dan lof over de microfoon. Heeft mijn zangopnames in ieder geval naar 'next level' gebracht. Waarom dan geen 5 sterren? Nou... de shockmount en microfoonclip zijn echt waardeloos! Althans, voor deze specifieke microfoon. De microfoon is groot en ook zwaar. Zowel de shockmount als het clipje kunnen de microfoon niet dragen, en dat is voor zo'n bedrag onacceptabel. Hoe hard ik de (plastic) stelschroeven ook aandraai, de microfoon valt na een tijdje vanzelf naar voren. Als je niet uitkijkt onder het zingen!
Conclusie, de microfoon zelf is zijn geld dubbel en dwars waard. Lange tijd opgenomen met een Neumann TLM102, maar deze makker veegt daar de vloer mee aan! Maar de shockmount en clip zijn gewoon onbruikbaar.

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Sustainable product not specified
microphone sensitivity (dBV/PA) not specified
microphone impedance not specified
low-cut filter yes
maximum SPL 130 dB - 139 dB
maximum frequency 20 - 20.9 kHz
Minimum frequency 20 - 21 Hz
pad switch yes
polar pattern cardioid, figure-8 / bi-directional, omni-directional
Multi-pattern yes
tube microphone no
stereo no
microphone accessories shock mount, microphone clip, case
Vintage microphone family 87
Microphone sound saturated/coloured

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Package deal

Warm Audio WA-87 R2 Nickel + Innox IVA 26

Product no: 9000-0089-3293
  • Warm Audio WA-87 R2 Nickel Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone +
  • Innox IVA 26 Overhead Microphone Stand
  • Recommended price £540.00
  • Now as combination for £531.00
  • You save £9.00

2x Warm Audio WA-87 R2 Nickel + 2x Innox IVA 26

Product no: 9000-0089-3294
  • Warm Audio WA-87 R2 Nickel Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone + 2x
  • Innox IVA 26 Overhead Microphone Stand 2x
  • Recommended price £1,080.00
  • Now as combination for £1,046.00
  • You save £34.00

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