Description
Studio set: the U 87 Ai with Neumann's EA 87 elastic shock mount. The U 87 Ai is the microphone behind countless records, films and broadcasts. Its large dual-diaphragm capsule offers omni, cardioid and figure-8 with a balanced response across all three, very low self-noise and the classic sound engineers recognise instantly. Switchable pad and low-cut are built in. Needs 48 V phantom power.
Highlights
- The reference studio microphone for vocals and speech
- Three patterns: omnidirectional, cardioid, figure-8
- Switchable pre-attenuation (pad) and low-cut
- Very low self-noise
- Balanced response across all patterns
- Supplied in a wooden box
Good for
Professional vocals, voice-over and dubbing, broadcast, strings, piano and orchestral recording.
Specifications
| Type | Condenser, dual diaphragm |
|---|---|
| Pickup pattern | Omni, cardioid, figure-8 |
| Frequency range | 20 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Sensitivity | 28 mV/Pa (cardioid) |
| Self-noise | 12 dB-A (cardioid) |
| Max. SPL (0.5% THD) | 117 dB (127 dB with pad) |
| Rated impedance | 200 Ω |
| Phantom power | 48 V ± 4 V |
| Connector | XLR 3 |
| Dimensions | Ø 56 × 200 mm |
| Weight | 500 g |
In the box
- U 87 Ai microphone (nickel)
- EA 87 elastic shock mount
- Wooden box











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