Neumann U 87 Ai Large-diaphragm Condenser Microphone – Nickel

Large-diaphragm FET Condenser Microphone with 3 Switchable Polar Patterns, Highpass Filter, and 10dB Pad – Nickel

Neumann U 87 Ai Features:

Large-diaphragm FET condenser microphone

Pressure-gradient transducer with double-membrane capsule

The studio microphone classic

Three directional characteristics: omni, cardioid, figure-8

Switchable low-frequency roll-off

Switchable 10dB pre-attenuation

Ideal as main and support microphone in practically all recording situations

Requires +48-volt phantom power

The Industry-standard Large-diaphragm Condenser

The Neumann U 87 Ai is the modern incarnation of a classic microphone. Introduced in 1967, the U 87 gained instant favor with engineers, producers, and their clients; by the mid ’70s it was a staple in every world-class recording studio. And it still is. Walk into a session, and you’ll see 87s everywhere. On piano, vocals, toms, overheads, guitar cabs, brass, strings, congas — you name it. The mic’s popularity is easy to understand: it ushered in a new era of audio fidelity and reliability, and with three selectable polar patterns (cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-8), plus a switchable highpass filter and 10dB pre-attenuation pad, the mic is incredibly versatile, and an ideal choice for a broad range of recording techniques. The Neumann U 87 Ai is the industry-standard large-diaphragm condenser mic. Read on to find out what it can do for you.

Tech Specs

Microphone Type: Condenser

Polar Pattern: Cardioid, Omni, Figure-8

Diaphragm Size: 1″ (25.4mm)

Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz

Max SPL: 117dB (Cardioid) (127dB w/10dB Pre-attenuation)

Output Impedance: 200 ohms

Signal to Noise Ratio: 82dB (Cardioid), 79dB (Omni), 80dB (Figure-8)

Self Noise: 12dB (Cardioid), 15dB (Omni), 14dB (Figure-8)

Low Cut Filter: Yes

Pads: -10dB

Connector: XLR

Color: Nickel

Weight: 1.1 lbs.

Included Accessories: Wooden Box