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Neumann U87 Ai mt Studio Set (black)

Condenser Microphone
  • Neumann U87 Ai mt Studio Set (black)
  • Neumann U87 Ai mt Studio Set (black)
  • Neumann U87 Ai mt Studio Set (black)
  • Neumann U87 Ai mt Studio Set (black)
  • Neumann U87 Ai mt Studio Set (black)
  • Neumann U87 Ai mt Studio Set (black)
EUR 2895.00
MSRP: EUR 3069.00
Incl. VAT, free shipping in Germany
The ultimate studio standard all over the world. For 50 years!
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Description

The Gold Standard

The Neumann U 87 Ai is probably 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.

Omnipresent Yet Unique

The Neumann U 87 Ai is a true legend. Introduced in 1967, it has shaped the sound of countless hit records for the past 50 years. And when those hits were announced on the radio, many a DJ sat before 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 tapered body and iconic headgrille design have become part of the collective consciousness: This is what a studio microphone looks like. The same is true of 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 does exert certain charisma. It just sounds right! This makes the U 87 Ai both versatile and instantly recognizable.
Classic 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 of the early 1960s. Its head amplifier, too, is based on the same design principles as its tube driven predecessor, but the U 87 Ai realizes them by means of a unique FET circuit with a minimal signal path and a transformer balanced output, ensuring maximum signal integrity and high common mode rejection.

The result is a studio microphone of unmatched clarity. Its natural sound and unique midrange presence make the U 87 Ai the ultimate vocal microphone, praised by singers and engineers alike, as well the prime choice for speech applications, such as voice over, dubbing, and audio books. Due to its balanced response in each of its three directional patterns, the U 87 Ai is also a versatile microphone for anything from acoustic guitar to drums overheads. Due to its solid bass 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 any genre from pop and jazz to classical music.

Supplied items

- U 87 Ai Microphone
- EA 87 Shock Mount
- EA 87 Ai Wooden Box
- Package: Cardboard Box

Attributes

Product Dimensions
Depth 255mm
Width 300mm
Height 145mm
Condenser Microphone attributes
Unit 1 set
Product Details
Product Number 162172
Brand Neumann
Series U (Umschaltbare Grossmembranmikrofone)
SubSeries 87
Category Condenser Microphone
Brand Category Neumann - Condenser Mics
Relevancy rank 14 of 139
Date November 2014
Dimension
Weight 2.1kg
Box Depth 420mm
Box Width 300mm
Box Height 170mm
Gross Weight 2.68kg

Properties

- The world’s most famous studio microphone
- Classic sound, instantly recognizable yet versatile
- Balanced frequency response
- Three polar patterns: omni, cardioid, figure-8
- Switchable low cut and pad
- Very low self-noise

- Weight: 2.100kg
- Height: 145mm
- Width: 300mm
- Depth: 255mm

Specifications

- Acoustic mode of operation: Pressure gradient receiver
- Polar pattern: omnidirectional, cardioid, figure-of-eight
- Frequency response: 20 Hz...20 kHz
- Field transfer factor at 1 kHz at 1 kOhm: 20/28/22 mV/Pa*
- Nominal impedance: 200 ohms
- Nominal load impedance: 1000 Ohm
- Equivalent noise level CCIR 468-3: 26/23/25 dB*
- Equivalent noise level DIN/IEC 651: 15/12/14 dB-A*
- Noise level spacing CCIR 468-3: 68/71/69 dB*
- Noise level distance DIN/IEC 651: 79/82/80 dB*
- Limiting sound pressure level for K < 0.5%: 117 dB (cardioid)
- Limiting sound pressure level for K < 0.5% with pre-attenuation: 127 dB
- Maximum output voltage: 390 mV
- Dynamic range of amplifier DIN/IEC 651: 105 dB
- Supply voltage: 48 V ± 4 V
- Current consumption: 0.8 mA
- Required connector: XLR 3F
- Weight: 500 g
- Diameter: 56 mm
- Length: 200 mm

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Neumann was founded in Germany and is celebrated for its pioneering work in microphone technology, producing iconic studio microphones like the U47 and U87. Acquired by Sennheiser in 1991, it continues to excel in producing high-quality audio equipment widely used in the recording and broadcasting industry, known for its exceptional sound quality and precision.
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