WA-87jr
Large-Diaphragm FET Transformerless Condenser Microphone
Contemporary Version Of The '87-Style All-Time Studio Vocal Mic
MSRP $299
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NickelJr
BlackJr
NickelSE
BlackSE
Contemporary Version Of A Legendary Lead Vocal Mic
The 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 Sound
Combining 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.
Applications
Vocals
Stream-Ready VocalsPercussion
Articulate Acoustic GuitarsAcoustic Guitar
Detailed Electric Guitar CabsElectric Guitar
Brilliant Drum Rooms & OHs
Up-front vocals with commanding presence and clear top-end.
Key Features
Specs
Components
Sound Samples
What you need to know
The 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 80 Hz high pass filter making it easy to remove unruly bass noise from sources before you even hit record.