Detail 01
80 Hz high-pass filter
Removes unwanted low frequencies.
Product detailSKU #1500000333614
Warm AudioWA-87 R2 Condenser Microphone Nickel
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
WA-87 R2 is an analog, XLR multi-pattern condenser microphone built around a recreated 1960s-inspired circuit. Cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-8 choices allow pattern selection as a recording setup changes. Its 80 Hz high-pass filter removes unwanted low frequencies, while the -10 dB pad accommodates louder sources without overloading the mic. It is specified for vocals, drums, guitars, piano, strings, and brass, with a revised CineMag USA transformer offering improved frequency response and output over the previous WA-87.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Recording vocals, drums, guitars, piano, strings, or brass in an XLR phantom-powered setup.
- Studio sessions that benefit from choosing cardioid, omnidirectional, or figure-8 polar patterns.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Recording systems that cannot provide phantom power to the microphone.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
-10 dB pad
Allows louder sound sources to be recorded without overloading the microphone.
Detail 03
Revised CineMag USA transformer
Provides improved frequency response and higher output than the previous WA-87.
Detail 04
Wooden storage box
Provides a place to protect the microphone when it is not in use.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01An XLR connection and phantom power are required.
- 02A shockmount, clip, and case are listed; a stand and cable are not.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Which pickup patterns does the WA-87 R2 offer?
It provides cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-8 patterns.
02Can it handle louder sources?
Yes. Its -10 dB pad is intended to allow louder sources without overloading the microphone.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsSound
- Max SPL
- 132dB
- Capsule
- Condenser
- Polar Pattern
- Multi-pattern
- Frequency Response
- 20Hz–20kHz
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Switches
- Pattern, –10dB Pad, High-pass
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gray
- Type
- Mounted
4 detailsConnections & power
- Phantom Power Required
- Yes
- Analog or Digital
- Analog
- Connector
- XLR
- Power Supply
- No
3 detailsSize & weight
- Length
- Not Available
- Weight
- 6
- Diameter
- 1 inch
5 detailsIn the box
- Shockmount
- ✓ Included
- Case or Gig Bag
- ✓ Included
- Stand
- ✕ Not included
- Cable
- ✕ Not included
- Clip
- ✓ Included
