Neumann U 87 Ai Studio Set - Special Offer

The Neumann U87 Ai Studio Set is one of the worlds best-known microphones and for good reason, this kit includes the large diaphragm, multi-pattern condenser U87 Ai mic with a nickel finish, a wooden box (for the microphone only) and the EA87 nickel elastic suspension shock-mount. known around the globe for its excellent vocal capturing you can find the Neumann U 87 in almost all pro studios and prosumer collections.

The Neumann U87 presents a wide range of features and versatility that make it to one of the most desirable mics available. Well-known for its warm and well-balanced characteristics - your perfect choice as vocal microphone for all types of music and speech. Its usage as main microphone for orchestra recordings or as spot mic for single instruments make it the most general-purpose microphone - in studios, for broadcasting, film and television.

The U 87 is equipped with a large dual-diaphragm capsule with three directional patterns: omnidirectional, cardioid and figure-8. These are selectable with a switch below the headgrille. A 10 dB attenuation switch is located on the rear. It enables the microphone to handle sound pressure levels up to 127 dB without distortion. Furthermore, the low frequency response can be reduced to compensate for proximity effect.

Features

• Variable large diaphragm microphone
• Pressure-gradient transducer with double membrane capsule
• The studio microphone classic
• Three directional characteristics: omni, cardioid, figure-8
• Switchable low frequency roll-off
• Switchable 10 dB pre-attenuation
• Ideal as main and as support microphone in the most differing recording situations
• Colour: Nickel
• Cat. No.: 008660
• In the box:
• U 87 Ai Microphone
• EA 87 Shock Mount
• Wooden Box
• Package: Cardboard Box

Specifications

• 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 SPL for THD 0.5% 3: 117 dB (cardioid)
• Maximum SPL for THD 0.5% with preattenuation 4: 127 dB
• Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR (re. 94 dB SPL) 5: 68/71/69 dB (Omni/cardioid/8)
• Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted (re. 94 dB SPL) 6: 79/82/80 dB (Omni/cardioid/8)
• Maximum output voltage: -6 dBu
• Supply voltage (P48, IEC 61938): 48 V ± 4 V
• Current consumption (P48, IEC 61938): 0.8 mA
• Matching connector: XLR 3 F
• Weight: 500 g
• Diameter: 56 mm
• Length: 200 mm