Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
On its own, the Warm Audio WA-87jr is a pretty awesome mic that’s relatively affordable, but is it really a competitor to the classic Neumann U87 that it’s based on?
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Warm Audio sent the WA-87jr at no cost, but I'm not obligated to make a video or share anything at all. Read my Ethics Statement about reviews, sponsorships, and brand partnerships: himynameistom.com/ethics
⚙️ Gear featured in this video:
•Warm Audio 87jr: geni.us/tN4J (Amazon)
•Lewitt 440 Pure: geni.us/ygRb95l (Amazon)
•Earthworks ETHOS: bhpho.to/3CthFs4 (B&H)
•Shure SM4: geni.us/shuresm4 (Amazon)
•Shure SM7B: geni.us/tepsm7b (Amazon)
•Rodecaster Pro II: bhpho.to/3wCwaqI (B&H)
•Headphones: bhpho.to/3JNacqg (B&H)
•Rode Mic Stand: geni.us/ULx4l (Amazon)
•Simple Tabletop Stand: geni.us/Ayyv (Amazon)
•Colorful XLR Cables: geni.us/bluexlr (Amazon)
⏱️Chapter Markers:
0:00 - Mic Intro
0:42 - My Two Small Complaints
1:52 - Is It REALLY Comparable To A Neumann?
2:59 - Unprocessed vs. Processed Sound
3:55 - Osee Sponsor Segment
5:52 - Pickup Patterns & Built In Filters
8:44 - vs. Lewitt LCT 440 Pure
10:25 - vs. Rode NT1 Signature Series
12:34 - vs. Earthworks ETHOS
14:35 - vs. Shure SM4
15:50 - vs. Shure SM7B
19:56 - Conclusion
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Hi! My name is Tom Buck, a lifelong A/V nerd and former high school Digital Media teacher. I started this channel in 2017 as a project to share my enthusiasm for everything related to audio and video production.
All videos on the channel are created by me without the use of artificially generated assets for editing or production. The only AI here is my Average Intelligence.
You can take a look at my bio to learn more about my background, both personally and professionally: himynameistom.com/about
My channel is open and welcoming to people of all races, ages, genders, and orientations. I’m glad you’re here.
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Episode 534: Warm Audio WA-87jr Mic Review
On its own, the Warm Audio WA-87jr is a pretty awesome mic that’s relatively affordable, but is it really a competitor to the classic Neumann U87 that it’s based on?
Thanks for Osee for sponsoring this video! Check out their awesome switchers:
GoStream Duet 8 ISO: geni.us/Sdidh
GoStream Duet: geni.us/QFAH3
GoStream Deck: geni.us/2r0Vvyq
Warm Audio sent the WA-87jr at no cost, but I'm not obligated to make a video or share anything at all. Read my Ethics Statement about reviews, sponsorships, and brand partnerships: himynameistom.com/ethics
⚙️ Gear featured in this video:
•Warm Audio 87jr: geni.us/tN4J (Amazon)
•Lewitt 440 Pure: geni.us/ygRb95l (Amazon)
•Earthworks ETHOS: bhpho.to/3CthFs4 (B&H)
•Shure SM4: geni.us/shuresm4 (Amazon)
•Shure SM7B: geni.us/tepsm7b (Amazon)
•Rodecaster Pro II: bhpho.to/3wCwaqI (B&H)
•Headphones: bhpho.to/3JNacqg (B&H)
•Rode Mic Stand: geni.us/ULx4l (Amazon)
•Simple Tabletop Stand: geni.us/Ayyv (Amazon)
•Colorful XLR Cables: geni.us/bluexlr (Amazon)
⏱️Chapter Markers:
0:00 - Mic Intro
0:42 - My Two Small Complaints
1:52 - Is It REALLY Comparable To A Neumann?
2:59 - Unprocessed vs. Processed Sound
3:55 - Osee Sponsor Segment
5:52 - Pickup Patterns & Built In Filters
8:44 - vs. Lewitt LCT 440 Pure
10:25 - vs. Rode NT1 Signature Series
12:34 - vs. Earthworks ETHOS
14:35 - vs. Shure SM4
15:50 - vs. Shure SM7B
19:56 - Conclusion
———————————————————————
Affiliate links earn a commission from qualifying purchases which helps support my channel at no additional cost to you.
——————————— CONNECT ———————————
Instagram & Socials: @sodarntom
Main Site: himynameistom.com
Discord: himynameistom.com/discord
Podcasts: himynameistom.com/podcasts
———————————————————————
🎥 Check out my full gear list here:
himynameistom.com/gear
———————————————————————
– Who Am I? –
Hi! My name is Tom Buck, a lifelong A/V nerd and former high school Digital Media teacher. I started this channel in 2017 as a project to share my enthusiasm for everything related to audio and video production.
All videos on the channel are created by me without the use of artificially generated assets for editing or production. The only AI here is my Average Intelligence.
You can take a look at my bio to learn more about my background, both personally and professionally: himynameistom.com/about
My channel is open and welcoming to people of all races, ages, genders, and orientations. I’m glad you’re here.
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Episode 534: Warm Audio WA-87jr Mic Review
