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The Neumann U 87 Ai is probably the most famous and widely used studio microphone in the world. Its smooth and refined sound is as iconic as its elegant exterior design. The U 87 Ai is the standard microphone for speech and singing. Three polar patterns as well as padding and low-cut options make it adaptable to a wide range of applications.
ONE OF A KIND
The Neumann U 87 Ai is a true legend. Introduced in 1967, it has shaped the sound of countless hit records over the past 50 years. And when these hits were announced on the radio, many DJs sat in front of a U 87 Ai. The legend continues: to this day, no professional recording studio is complete without a Neumann U 87 Ai. The U 87 Ai is the epitome of a large-diaphragm condenser microphone. Its slender body and iconic grille design are now part of the collective consciousness: this is what a studio microphone looks like. The same goes for its sound: the U 87 Ai represents studio quality; it has become the gold standard by which other microphones are measured. What sets the U 87 Ai apart is its unique combination of linearity and character. Although its on-axis frequency response is remarkably flat, it exerts a certain charisma. It just sounds right! This makes the U 87 Ai both versatile and immediately recognizable.
LEGENDARY NEUMANN ENGINEERING
Technically speaking, the U 87 Ai is a traditional design whose timeless formula has remained unchanged for decades. The U 87 Ai uses the same dual-diaphragm condenser capsule design as its predecessor, the no less legendary U 67 from the early 1960s. Its head amplifier is also based on the same design principles as its tube predecessor, but the U 87 Ai achieves this through a unique FET circuit with a minimal signal path and transformer-balanced output, ensuring maximum signal integrity and high common-mode rejection.
The result is a studio microphone of unparalleled clarity. Its natural sound and unique presence in the midrange make the U 87 Ai the ultimate vocal microphone, praised by singers and engineers alike, as well as the first choice for vocal applications such as voice-over, dubbing, and audiobooks. Due to its balanced response in each of its three directional patterns, the U 87 Ai is also a versatile microphone for everything from acoustic guitar to drum overheads. Because of its solid low-end response and excellent midrange detail, it is often seen in front of bass and guitar cabinets. For classical recordings, the U 87 Ai is frequently used as a spot mic for soloists, e.g., cello. A stereo pair of U 87 Ais is the preferred choice of many engineers for recording piano in virtually every genre, from pop and jazz to classical music.
Features:
- Polar patterns: Omnidirectional, cardioid, figure-8
- Pressure gradient transducer
- Switchable 10 dB attenuation
- Universally applicable: vocal instruments, speakers, overheads, or wind instruments
- Rated impedance 200 Ohms
- Frequency range 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Peak SPL for K <0.5% 3) 117 dB
- Requires 48 V ± 4 V phantom power
- Includes: EA87 shock mount and wooden case
- Dimensions: 56 x 200 mm
- Weight: 500 g
- Color: Black
