[Product Review] Warm Audio WA-47jr SE by Haruki Ishida

[Product Review] Warm Audio WA-87jr SE by Haruki Ishida

2026-04-14

Theme：sound＆person, Audio equipment

I had the opportunity to borrow the new condenser microphone, the WARM AUDIO WA-87jr SE, so I’ll be reviewing it here.

WA-87jr SE Nickel

WA-87jr SE Black

My first impression of the WA-87jr SE is its matte texture and a sense of luxury that you wouldn’t expect from a 29,800 yen microphone.
It came with a microphone mount, but since this model does not have a low-cut filter, I used the CLASSIC PRO universal shock mount adapter “CMS1” to reduce vibration pickup.

CLASSIC PRO / CMS1

As for the features of the WA-87jr SE:
It is based on the famous U87-style microphones (such as the Neumann U87), and compared it to 47-style mics, it has a more modern sound with good clarity and well-defined vocal presence, making it easy to handle.
Now, let’s try it out right away!

When I tried recording saxophone, I was surprised by how completely different the character was compared to my usual go-to microphones, the ASTON MICROPHONES / Spirit and the WA-47jr SE!
It has a very clear and natural tone, making it extremely easy to work with
I’m impressed by this level of sound quality at this price.

■ Sax 1 WARM AUDIO WA-87jr SE by Haruki Ishida

■ Sax 2 WARM AUDIO WA-87jr SE by Haruki Ishida）

The high frequencies have that characteristic smoothness typical of WARM AUDIO, so it seems like it would also pair well with drum ambience.

■ Sax 3 WARM AUDIO WA-87jr SE by Haruki Ishida

The WA-87jr SE is highly recommended as a first condenser microphone for beginners.
Be sure to give it a try!

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Haruki Ishida

Composer/Producer/Multi-instrumentalist
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