WA-87jr Large-Diaphragm FET Transformerless Condenser MicrophoneContemporary Version Of A Legendary Lead Vocal MicThe 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 SoundCombining 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.ApplicationsStream-Ready Vocals: Up-front vocals with commanding presence and clear top-end.Articulate Acoustic Guitars: Clear, articulate tone on acoustic guitars.Detailed Electric Guitar Cabs: Detail and present top-end for guitars that need to stand out.Brilliant Drum Rooms & OHs: Capture the brilliance of cymbals, snap of snares, and punch of toms.What you need to knowThe 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.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvWDwDISd-gVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Introducing The WA-87jr Series | Contemporary Versions Of The '87-Style All-Time Studio Vocal Mic (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvWDwDISd-g)Premium Components – Elite Build Quality – Superior SoundK87-Style CapsuleThe 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 CircutryThe 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.
