Warm Audio WA-87jr SE Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Studio Microphone

The Warm Audio WA-87jr SE is a streamlined, cardioid-only take on the iconic '87-style studio condenser, built around the same vintage-inspired K87-style capsule found in Warm Audio's flagship WA-87 R2. This large-diaphragm FET condenser microphone delivers the pristine highs, clear midrange, and focused detail that have made the 87 sound a fixture in professional recording for decades, now at a price that puts true studio-grade tone within reach of any project studio, home recordist, or content creator. At the heart of the WA-87jr SE is a gold-sputtered, single-backplate K87-style capsule paired with a fully discrete signal path. With ultra-low self-noise of just 9 dBA, a wide 116 dBA dynamic range, and 125 dB maximum SPL handling, the microphone captures vocals, acoustic guitars, drum overheads, podcasts, and voiceover with quiet, transparent precision. The fixed cardioid polar pattern keeps recordings intimate and focused, rejecting room reflections and off-axis noise so the source stays front and center. By omitting the multi-pattern selector, -10 dB pad, and high-pass filter of the standard WA-87jr, the SE edition concentrates everything on a single goal: classic large-diaphragm condenser sound with zero complication. Every microphone is hand-tested and inspected in Austin, Texas, and ships with a sturdy hard mount and a protective leather storage pouch, making the WA-87jr SE equally at home in a world-class facility, a project studio, or a streaming desk. Features Streamlined SE version of the WA-87jr with a fixed cardioid polar pattern for focused, intimate recordings Gold-sputtered, single-backplate K87-style capsule derived from Warm Audio's flagship WA-87 R2 Large-diaphragm FET condenser design with a fully discrete signal path Ultra-low 9 dBA self-noise and wide 116 dBA dynamic range for quiet, transparent capture Handles up to 125 dB SPL for vocals, acoustic instruments, drum overheads, and amplified sources Ideal for studio vocals, podcasting, streaming, voiceover, and acoustic instrument recording Hand-tested and inspected in Austin, TX Available in Nickel and Black finishes Technical Specifications Type: Large-diaphragm FET condenser microphone Capsule: K87-style, gold-sputtered, single backplate Polar Pattern: Cardioid (fixed) Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz Sensitivity: -37 dBV (14 mV/Pa) Output Impedance: 100 Ohms Self-Noise: 9 dBA Dynamic Range: 116 dBA Maximum SPL: 125 dB Power Requirement: +48V phantom power Connector: 3-pin XLR Dimensions: 8 x 2 x 2 in (203 x 50 x 50 mm) Weight: 1.25 lb (0.6 kg) What's Included Warm Audio WA-87jr SE condenser microphone Hard mic-stand mount Leather storage pouch