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The Neumann U87 AI is famous for its warm sound and well-balanced characteristics. Equipped with a large dual-diaphragm capsule with 3 selectable directional patterns: omnidirectional, cardioid, and figure-8, it offers a 6dB improvement in signal-to-noise over its predecessor. A 10dB attenuation switch enables the U-87 microphone to handle sound levels up to 127dB without distortion; and the low frequency response can be reduced to compensate for proximity effect.
A 10dB attenuation switch enables the U87 to handle sound levels up to 127dB without distortion; and the low frequency response can be reduced to compensate for proximity effect. The Ai Switchable Studio Microphone preferred studio vocal mic for decades, the Neumann U87 also makes a great main mic for band or home studio recordings, as well as a spot mic for single instruments.
The Neumann-U87Ai microphonemay be the best-known and most frequently used studio microphone the world over. Its smooth and refined sound is as iconic as its elegant exterior design. The U-87 Ai is the standard microphone for speech and vocals. Three polar patterns plus pad and low-cut options make it adaptable to a wide range of applications.
The U87-Ai by neumann is addressed from the front, marked with the Neumann logo. The frequency response of the cardioid and figure-8 directional characteristics are very flat for frontal sound incidence, even in the upper frequency range. The microphone can be used very close to a sound source without the sound becoming unnaturally harsh.
A switch located at the rear attenuates the sensitivity by 10 dB. When this switch is activated, the neumann microphone accepts sound pressure levels up to 127 dB (equivalent to a sound pressure of 45 Pa) without distortion. An additional switch at the rear allows to change the microphone's cutoff frequency. This reduces low frequency interference directly at the input of the microphone amplifier.
The result is a studio microphone of unmatched clarity. Its natural sound and midrange presence make the U 87 Ai the ultimate vocal microphone, praised by singers and engineers alike as well as the prime choice for speech applications, such as voice-over, dubbing, and audio books. Its head amplifier, too, is based on the same design principles as its tube-driven predecessor
Technically speaking, the U 87 Ai is a traditional design whose timeless formula has remained unchanged for decades. The U-87 Ai by neumann microphoneuses the same dual-diaphragm condenser capsule design as its predecessor, the no less legendary U 67 of the early 1960s. Its head amplifier, too, is based on the same design principles as its tube-driven predecessor
IN THE BOX | |
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Sales Package | Neumann U87 Ai Switchable Studio Microphone-Nickel and User documentation |
General | |
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Brand | Neumann |
Model | U87 Ai |
Year | |
Color | silver |
Dimension | |
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Dimension | ‎28.19 x 28.19 x 15.24 cm |
Weight | 500 Grams |
Specifications | |
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Acoustical operating principle | Pressure gradient transducer |
Directional Pattern | Omnidirectional, cardioid, figure-8 |
Frequency Range | 20 Hz ... 20 kHz |
Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm | 20/28/22 mV/Pa ± 1 dB (Omni/cardioid/8) |
Rated Impedance | 200 ohms |
Rated load impedance | 1 kohms |
Equivalent noise level, CCIR 1 | 26/23/25 dB (Omni/cardioid/8) |
Equivalent noise level, A-weighted 2 | 15/12/14 dB-A (Omni/cardioid/8) |
Maximum output voltage | -6 dBu |
Matching connector | XLR 3 F |
Warranty | |
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Warranty Type | Manufactures Warranty |