Warm Audio WA-87 R2 | Condenser Microphone (Nickel)

Very clear and detailed microphone. Clearly isn't a replacement for an original 87 but has a nice warm character to it that is still very impressive.

For me I desperately needed a mic upgrade. I was using the blue baby bottle and that mic did nothing for my voice (deep male rap/r&b vocals). The warmth and how the mic responds to my heavy plosives was a clear step above what I had in my mic locker. Great purchase!

An Excellent Choice for Voice Over and Narration

Any microphone will capture sound, but a voice artist or narrator depends on a microphone that makes the listener believe they are in the same room where a story is being told.A search for the ideal Voice Over microphone inevitably points to the cost prohibitive major studio standard microphones of legend. The same search may result in the exceedingly capable budget friendly microphones that are widely available in the age of content creation. The WA 87 R2 sits somewhere in the middle of these two options.The 87 R2 is a painstakingly crafted tribute to a legendary microphone that won't break the bank. Technical reviews of the microphone and its specifications can be found readily, but suffice it to say, the WA 87 is a microphone that will accurately and ... MoreAny microphone will capture sound, but a voice artist or narrator depends on a microphone that makes the listener believe they are in the same room where a story is being told.A search for the ideal Voice Over microphone inevitably points to the cost prohibitive major studio standard microphones of legend. The same search may result in the exceedingly capable budget friendly microphones that are widely available in the age of content creation. The WA 87 R2 sits somewhere in the middle of these two options.The 87 R2 is a painstakingly crafted tribute to a legendary microphone that won't break the bank. Technical reviews of the microphone and its specifications can be found readily, but suffice it to say, the WA 87 is a microphone that will accurately and authentically reproduce a voice. The nuance the mic colors a voice with are complementary and never exaggerate high or low frequencies. For a low leaning baritone voice like mine, this microphone has cemented itself as a golden standard and my preference.Simply stated, the WA87 is versatile, gorgeous and extraordinarily detailed. It will capture your voice so your voice can capture imaginations.

Fantastic microphone with the sonic quality of a $2200 Neumann

Overall:We have three main studios and have the usual mic locker collection.We’ve bought 2 Warm mics including this one.The clarity and transparency of this mic is phenomenal and records as wellor better than our old 87. We love the build quality and the nice wood box.These guys knocked this one out of the park

High-end classic mic's at a discount price

Warm Audio reproduces a lot of classic mic's at a fraction of the cost. The WA-87 R2 is no different. This is one of my warmest mic's in my arsenal and is perfect for vocals, acoustic guitars, electric guitar and bass amps and cabinets, piano and even as drum overheads. I use this mic in almost every application and it goes perfectly with Warm Audio's TB-12 mic pre-amp. Check out their other reproductions if you want some classic high-end microphones.

Just found my workhorse

I read a lot of reviews and watched a lot of vids before buying. I have a Shure SM81 for recording acoustic and a Shure SM7B for vocals and I like them both , but still wanted a traditional looking mic. I truly believe Warm Audio assembled the best mic for the money and would I have known first, I would not have purchased any other mics. This mic provides the warm silky tone I was looking for when recording vocals and it captures the sound of my Taylor 324 like no other mic. If you are looking for a one and done mic to do it all then you should consider this Warm Audio mic. I know I am a very happy buyer.

Quality on a Budget

The Warm Audio WA-87 R2 is a good microphone. Very clean and focused sound. The bass is smooth and pleasant. The treble, however, needs care in how you place the micplaced badly, it can be a bit hard and glassy. But if you experiment a little, the treble can be quite good. This is a big and heavy mic. (It would be a formidable weapon in a bar fight.) So be sure you have a sturdy mic stand. When it comes to mics, Warm Audio aims to reproduce great vintage microphones at a fraction of the cost. The WA-87 is modeled after the venerable (and expensive) Neumann U 87. But bear in mind that the WA-87 isnt an exact reproduction. If you think youre getting a Neumann U 87 at a bargain price, youll be disappointed. Rather, youre getting a excellent mic at this price point. ... MoreThe Warm Audio WA-87 R2 is a good microphone. Very clean and focused sound. The bass is smooth and pleasant. The treble, however, needs care in how you place the micplaced badly, it can be a bit hard and glassy. But if you experiment a little, the treble can be quite good. This is a big and heavy mic. (It would be a formidable weapon in a bar fight.) So be sure you have a sturdy mic stand. When it comes to mics, Warm Audio aims to reproduce great vintage microphones at a fraction of the cost. The WA-87 is modeled after the venerable (and expensive) Neumann U 87. But bear in mind that the WA-87 isnt an exact reproduction. If you think youre getting a Neumann U 87 at a bargain price, youll be disappointed. Rather, youre getting a excellent mic at this price point. Uncompromising audiophiles will still need to bite the budgetary bullet. But if money is tight, then the WA-87 may be all you need.

Review of Warm Audio WA-87 R2 Vintage Condenser Microphone in Nickel

As good a mic as I will ever need. I’ve seen several shootouts where it holds its own against very expensive mics.

Wa 87

Lovely mic. have been using very much for my personal studio recording and would reccomend to anyone who is looking for a rich clear sound but wants to be conservative.

You get what you pay for.

This mic definitely has potential and can sound good but I got a defective one. That instantly turned me away from Warm Audio. I decided to just fork out the cash and buy a real U87 instead. If you can't afford a Neumann I'd recommend a wa-87. If you're trying to save money, cut corners or just be cheap, don't. Just buy the Neumann if you can .