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Neumann U 87 Ai mt Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone (Black)

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  • Neumann WS 87 Windshield for M 147 Tube, TLM 50/67/103/170 or U 87 +
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General

This Neumann classic features three switchable pickup patterns and a pre-attenuation feature. These properties make it perfect for a wide range of applications. The U 87 is the most famous and popular of all the Neumann studio microphones. This U 87 Ai is one of the leading microphones when it comes to orchestral recordings, spot miking for several instruments, and it can also be used for all manner of vocals and speech applications.

Specs of the U 87 Ai

It features a large double diaphragm capsule with three switchable pickup patterns - omnidirectional, cardioid and figure-8. You can switch between them via a switch beneath the head grille. A 10dB attenuation switch can be found at the rear of the microphone. The microphone can process SPLs of up to 127 dB without suffering from any distortion.

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  • Please note: A microphone stand adapter does not come included.

Specifications

Product features

Sustainable product not specified
Microphone sensitivity (dBV/PA) -31
Microphone impedance 200-249 ohms
Low-cut filter yes
Maximum SPL 120 dB - 129 dB
Maximum frequency 20 - 20.9 kHz
Minimum frequency 20 - 21 Hz
Pad switch yes
Polar pattern cardioid, figure-8 / bi-directional, omni-directional, multi pattern
Multi-pattern yes
Tube microphone no
Stereo no
Microphone accessories case
Vintage microphone family 87
Microphone sound saturated/coloured

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging) 500 gr
Dimensions (incl. packaging) 25,3 x 12,0 x 10,0 cm

Product specifications

  • U87Ai large-diaphragm studio microphone
  • acoustic processing principle: pressure-gradient transducer
  • pickup pattern: omnidirectional, cardioid, figure-8
  • frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
  • sensitivity at 1 KHz, 1 kOhm: 20/28/22 mV/Pa
  • nominal impedance: 200 Ohms
  • measured nominal impedance: 1 kOhm
  • equivalent sound level: 26/23/25 dB
  • signal/noise ratio: 68/71/69 dB
  • max. SPL at THD 0.5%: 117 dB (cardioid)
  • maximum output level: 390 mV
  • dynamic range of the mic amp: 105 dB
  • power voltage: 48 V ± 4 V
  • power consumption: 0.8 mA
  • matching connector: XLR3F
  • colour: black
  • weight: 500 grams
  • diameter: 56 mm
  • length: 200 mm

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Neumann U 87 Ai mt Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone (Black)
Wrote the following about Neumann U 87 Ai mt Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone (Black)
Een fantastische microfoon! Een solide bodem van lage frequenties met een duidelijke, gedetailleerde midrange en een mooi afgerond hoog. Niet voor niets de studio standaard voor o.a. vocalen. Let er wel op dat je hierbij niet eens een standaard swivel mount meegeleverd krijgt! Dat kan simpelweg niet bij producten met deze prijs. Vandaar dat ik hem heb geretourneerd.
Neumann U 87 Ai mt Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone (Black)
Wrote the following about Neumann U 87 Ai mt Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone (Black)
Eigenlijk volstrekt overbodig om over deze microfoon een review te schrijven...
De U87 is in vrijwel elke studio over de hele wereld te vinden en dat is niet zonder reden,
De kwaliteit staat dan ook niet ter discussie.
Gelukkig heeft de Ai een wat hogere signaalafgifte en tevens een betere signaal/ruisverhouding dan de voorloper, de standaard U87.
Vervelend is wel dat de microfoon zonder enige vorm van statiefbevestiging geleverd wordt, de op de foto's afgebeelde starre statiefbevestiging is optioneel, terwijl de bijbehorende shockmount voor een bedrag van 269 Euro (oktober 2015) over de toonbank gaat, een bedrag dat mijns inziens niet in verhouding staat 'tot wat het is'. (Maar dat komt waarschijnlijk omdat er "Neumann" op het doosje staat... :P )

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Neumann U 87 Ai Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone (Nickel)

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Order now = receive it on Wednesday (free)
Or order now = receive it on Tuesday (£22.50)
Recommended price £3,471
£2,555
Sustainable product not specified
microphone sensitivity (dBV/PA) -31
microphone impedance 200-249 ohms
low-cut filter yes
maximum SPL 120 dB - 129 dB
maximum frequency 20 - 20.9 kHz
Minimum frequency 20 - 21 Hz
pad switch yes
polar pattern cardioid, figure-8 / bi-directional, omni-directional
Multi-pattern yes
tube microphone no
stereo no
microphone accessories case
Vintage microphone family 87
Microphone sound saturated/coloured

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Neumann WS 87 + Neumann U 87 Ai mt

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