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Neumann U 87 Ai Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone | Color: Nickel

Neumann U 87 Ai Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone | Color: Nickel

SoundPro Item: 19456 | Part Number: 007022

Regular price $3,750.00
Regular price $4,399.00 Sale price $3,750.00
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  • 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

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.

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.

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Specifications

Dimensions
Dimensions
2.21" x 7.87"
Electrical
Rated Load Impedance
1 kΩ
Max. SPL for THD 0.5%
117 dB (cardioid)
Max. SPL for THD 0.5% with Preattenuation
127 dB
Max. Output Voltage
-6 dBu
Supply Voltage (P48, IEC 61938)
48 V ± 4 V
Current Consumption (P48, IEC 61938)
0.8 mA
Audio
Polar Patterns (selectable)
Cardioid, Figure-8, Omnidirectional
Sensitivity at 1kHz Into 1kΩ
20/28/22 mV/Pa ± 1 dB (Omni/cardioid/8)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio CCIR (re. 94 Db SPL)
68/71/69 dB (Omni/cardioid/8)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio, A-Weighted (re. 94 Db SPL)
79/82/80 dB (Omni/cardioid/8)
Connectivity
Matching Connector
XLR 3 F
Shipping
Weight
17.64 oz
General
Transducer Type
Condenser
Rated Output Impedance
200 Ω
Equivalent Noise Level, CCIR
26/23/25 dB (Omni/cardioid/8)
Equivalent Noise Level, A-Weighted
15/12/14 dB-A (Omni/cardioid/8)
RF
Frequency Range
20 Hz - 20 kHz

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