PGN003 – $200 U87 Microphone Clone?

I’m Hank Davis, and this is Podcast Gear News for September 2025 (Your monthly podcasting equipment news show).This month Warm Audio came out swinging! They have three new mics each in nickel or black. The WA-47jr SE and the WA-87jr SE (both minus polar pattern, low cut, and pad switches) cost $199 each. Meanwhile the WA-87jr, with polar pattern, low cut, and pad switches, comes in at $299. Longtime, and trusted, microphone reviewer Curtis Judd says the WA-87jr SE is worth serious consideration. A link to his review is in the show notes. https://youtu.be/IOawKITUYo8?feature=sharedBUY THE WA-87jr SE: https://amzn.to/46IMdp7Acquaintance and audio interface maker Fernando Pires (PEER-es) from AudioSigma looks to be getting wider distribution for the PodMobile and MikeHero audio interfaces. The original versions of these units were exclusively available from audio gear retailer BSW, but now their products are starting to popup on BHPhoto and other retailers. Kudos to Fernando and AudioSigma. The MikeHero Classic retails for $299, while the DSP versions of the MikeHero and PodMobile retail for $349 and $399 respectively. For my review of the MikeHero Classic, check out my YouTube channel. Link in the description.SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: https://youtube.com/@FreePodcastToolsIcon Pro Audio has launched the WeLive Portable Streaming Interface with Bluetooth. The WeLive has studio-grade DSP FX processing, along with a 2.8" TFT color display, 15 encoders for hands-on control, and nine trigger pads for custom sounds and loops. The unit has two combo jacks, a TRRS headset jack, comes with a remote control, and operates on battery power for up to six hours. The WeLive retails for $189. Icon Pro Audio also has the Touch 8 12x12 audio interface and the GoLive Handheld audio interface for $599, and $169 respectively.PROMO:If you would like to support Podcast Gear News, I have individual & business level Patreon, and also PayPal links in the description. Your support is greatly appreciated.FREE PODCAST TOOLS DONATIONS PAGE (PAYPAL): https://freepodcasttools.com/support/PATREON BUSINESS SUPPORT TIERS: patreon.com/freepodcasttoolsPATREON INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT TIERS: patreon.com/freepodcasttools2Icon Pro Audio has the new Space 103 34mm large diaphragm condenser microphone. The Space 103 retails for $179.00 US and comes with a shock mount. The Space 103 has a 34mm diaphragm, a cardioid polar pattern, a frequency response of 20Hz-20kHz, a sensitivity of -40dBV/pa, and a very impressive self-noise of only 8dBA. Icon also released the Nova 3 condenser microphone with a shock mount and pop filter included for $149. The Nova 3 has a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz, a sensitivity -37dBV/Pa, figure 8, omni-directional, and cardioid polar patterns, and a hand-built double-sided 34mm capsule.COMING SOON:Fifine has an updated XLR/USB microphone other than their recently released Tank2. My full review is coming soon.SUBSCRIBE/SHARE: PODCAST: https://feeds.captivate.fm/podcast-gear-news/YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@FreePodcastToolsON MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL:I reviewed a new XLR/USB microphone that I think takes the place of the discontinued Audio-Technica ATR2100x. I reviewed the best pop filter I’ve ever used in the Stedman Proscreen XL V2. Plus I compare seven budget microphones to the Shure SM7B. I also reviewed a travel case for the Zoom H6essential.ERRORS OR OMISSIONS: If you’re a product manufacturer and I got something wrong, feel free to use the contact email in the podcast feed or my contact on the freepodcasttools.com website.Thank you for listening to Podcast Gear News. I’ll catch you next month.