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 mic—placed 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 isn’t an exact reproduction. If you think you’re getting a Neumann U 87 at a bargain price, you’ll be disappointed. Rather, you’re 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.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned