Warm Audio WA-87jr Premium Studio Condenser Microphone in Nickel

The Warm Audio WA-87jr in Nickel is a large-diaphragm studio condenser microphone inspired by the celebrated tonal character of classic ’87-style microphones. It combines a vintage-influenced capsule design with modern transformerless electronics, delivering detailed reproduction, articulate midrange and a smooth, controlled high-frequency response.

At the heart of the WA-87jr is a K87-style capsule with a gold-sputtered diaphragm, derived from the capsule architecture used in Warm Audio’s flagship WA-87 R2. Its voicing is designed to preserve the natural detail and tonal character of vocals and instruments without producing an excessively aggressive top end.

The microphone uses a transformerless signal path, providing low self-noise, wide dynamic range and a clean, transparent output. This architecture makes the WA-87jr equally suitable for professional recording environments and high-quality project studios where clarity and low noise are essential.

Three selectable polar patterns significantly expand its recording flexibility. Cardioid is suited to focused vocal and instrument recording, omnidirectional captures sound and room ambience from all directions, while figure-8 enables front-and-rear pickup for stereo techniques, interviews and recordings involving two opposing sound sources.

For louder sources, the integrated -10 dB pad increases available headroom and allows the microphone to handle higher sound-pressure levels with greater control. An 80 Hz high-pass filter helps reduce low-frequency rumble, handling noise and unnecessary proximity-related bass before the signal reaches the recording chain.

This combination makes the WA-87jr highly versatile across lead and backing vocals, acoustic instruments, guitar cabinets, percussion, room recording and other studio applications. Its multi-pattern capsule also makes it useful when more advanced microphone placement techniques are required.

The robust metal body in Nickel is designed for regular studio use while retaining the understated aesthetic associated with traditional large-diaphragm studio microphones. Each microphone is individually tested and inspected by Warm Audio in the USA.

Supplied with a professional shock mount, standard microphone mount and leather storage pouch, the WA-87jr arrives as a complete recording package. It offers the tonal inspiration of a classic studio design while incorporating the flexibility and reliability expected from a modern condenser microphone.

Specifications

• Brand: Warm Audio
• Model: WA-87jr
• Type: large-diaphragm studio condenser microphone
• Colour: Nickel
• Capsule: K87-style
• Diaphragm: gold-sputtered
• Circuit topology: transformerless
• Polar patterns: cardioid, omnidirectional and figure-8
• Pad: -10 dB
• High-pass filter: 80 Hz
• Applications: vocals, acoustic instruments, amplifiers, percussion and room recording
• Shock mount: included
• Standard microphone mount: included
• Leather storage pouch: included
• Testing and inspection: USA