Neumann U87 Ai

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Studio Condenser Microphone

The U 87 is probably the best known and most common Neumann studio microphone.

The U 87 is equipped with a large dual-diaphragm capsule with three directional patterns: omnidirectional, cardioid and figure-8. These are selectable with a switch below the headgrille. A 10 dB attenuation switch is located on the rear. It enables the microphone to handle sound pressure levels up to 127 dB without distortion. Furthermore, the low-frequency response can be reduced to compensate for proximity effect.

Pressure gradient receiver
Polar pattern: omnidirectional, cardioid, figure-of-eight
Switchable 10 dB attenuation
Nominal impedance 200 Ohm
Frequency response 20 - 20,000 Hz
Sound pressure level for k < 0.5%: 117 dB (cardioid)
Sound pressure level for k < 0.5% with pre-attenuation: 127 dB
48 V phantom powering required
Dimensions (diameter x length): 56 x 200 mm
Weight: 500 g
Colour: Nickel
Suitable elastic suspension: art. 125520 (not included)
Suitable tripod mount: art. 218556 (not included)

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Tube No

Switchable Polar Pattern Yes

Omnidirectional Yes

Cardioid Yes

Figure-8 Yes

Low Cut Yes

Pad Yes

shockmount included No

USB Microphone No

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Industry-standard mike with excellent sound and reliability

Anonymous 04.02.2017

This is a famous model of condenser microphone which has been in production for many years. I own a number of reasonable quality large-diaphragm microphones and, of these, this is the one which I use most often in my project studio. My main uses are for male vocals and acoustic guitar, and for these applications it performs very well. The sound is clear with, to my ears, no obvious loudness or quietness in any frequency range. I have also used this to record electric guitar amplifier (I'm always a little nervous about this as the U87 is rather expensive so I tend not to subject it to too loud a signal close up). This has worked ok although for this use I would often prefer a dynamic microphone, or perhaps a combination of each type. In summary this is a classic high-quality all-rounder. If I had to pick just one mike from my collection to use on everything this would be it.

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It's the mic you need!

Ognjen Mihovili? - Oggy 07.03.2021

Simply put Neumann U87 Ai has upgraded my recordings to a Pro level. I record my music, voice overs and youtube videos with it exclusively. Guitars, vocals, percussions all shine when you use it. If you are serious about your recording gear this is a must have!

Pros:
Sound quality is outstanding.

Cons:
Pricy - but totally worth it.

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perfect

chanxinwuxin 13.05.2020

The microphone is very good. It is a veritable classic microphone.And I must praise thomann's service quality and work efficiency, especially when I urgently need a microphone.

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closet210 01.03.2021

No need to say. There are reasons that this microphone is studio standard.

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