The Warm Audio WA-87jr brings the world-famous '87 studio sound to a compact, affordable large-diaphragm condenser microphone built around a true reproduction of the K87-style dual-backplate capsule - the same capsule found in Warm Audio's award-winning flagship WA-87 R2. Paired with a clean, transformerless FET signal path, the WA-87jr delivers the rich, detailed, instantly recognizable character that has made the '87 a first-call vocal microphone for decades, now within reach of home studios, project rooms, podcasters, and content creators.

Unlike the streamlined WA-87jr SE, which is fixed in cardioid, this full WA-87jr package gives you three switchable polar patterns - cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-8 - for flexible miking of vocals, voiceover, acoustic instruments, drum overheads, room capture, and stereo or duet techniques. A switchable -10 dB pad extends headroom to handle sources up to 135 dB SPL, while the 70 Hz high-pass filter tames rumble, plosive energy, and proximity buildup before it reaches your preamp.

The WA-87jr also ships as a complete recording package: a professional shockmount isolates the microphone from stand vibration and floor noise, a hardmount adapter handles minimalist setups, and a leather storage pouch protects the mic between sessions. With 20 Hz - 20 kHz frequency response, low self-noise of approximately 9 dBA, and standard 48V phantom power operation over XLR, the WA-87jr drops straight into any interface, console, or preamp chain and delivers studio-grade results from the first take.

Features

• True reproduction of the K87-style dual-backplate capsule used in the flagship WA-87 R2
• Three switchable polar patterns: cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-8
• Clean transformerless FET circuit topology for low-noise, detailed reproduction
• Switchable -10 dB pad handles loud sources up to 135 dB SPL
• Switchable 70 Hz high-pass filter reduces rumble and low-frequency buildup
• Low self-noise of approximately 9 dBA with 116 dBA dynamic range
• Includes professional shockmount, hardmount adapter, and leather storage pouch
• Available in Nickel and Black finishes

Technical Specifications

• Microphone Type: Large-diaphragm FET condenser
• Capsule: K87-style dual-backplate condenser capsule
• Polar Patterns: Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Figure-8 (switchable)
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Max SPL: 125 dB (135 dB with -10 dB pad engaged)
• Pad: -10 dB, switchable
• High-Pass Filter: 70 Hz, switchable
• Sensitivity: 10 mV/Pa (-40 dBV)
• Self-Noise: Approx. 9 dBA
• Dynamic Range: 116 dBA
• Output Impedance: 100 Ohms
• Connector: XLR
• Power Requirement: +48V phantom power
• Weight: Approx. 0.60 kg (1.32 lb)

What's Included

• WA-87jr large-diaphragm condenser microphone
• Professional shockmount
• Hardmount adapter
• Leather storage pouch