Neumann U 87 Ai MT Studio Set

The Neumann U87 Ai MT is a studio microphone with incredible clarity, is known as the ultimate vocal mic. and is the first choice for voice over, dubbing and audio book recording. The U87 is also brilliant for instruments from acoustic guitar to strings, piano or as a soloist spot mic. Often seen in-front of bass and guitar cabs where it's solid bass response and mid range detail bring out the full tonal characteristics of the sound.

£2,827.92 £2,356.60
Usually shipped in 7-10 days
SKU
152-031

Neumann U 87 Ai MT Studio Set

  • Three polar patterns: omni, cardioid, figure-8
  • Switchable low cut and -10dB pad
  • Balanced frequency response
  • The ultimate studio classic sound for 50 years
  • Black version 

Included in the Box

  • 1 x Neumann U 87 Ai MT Large Diaphragm Microphone
  • 1 x EA 87 MT Shock Mount
  • 1 x EA87 Ai Wooden Box
  • 1 x Neumann Packaging

Neumann U 87 Ai MT Studio Set

The Neumann U 87 Ai MT is the black version of the U87 and is probably the best-known and most frequently used studio microphone the world over. Its natural sound and unique midrange presence make the U 87 Ai the ultimate vocal microphone. We use U 87's on vocals, chamber choirs, woodwinds and strings where its smooth and refined sound is as iconic as its elegant exterior design.

The U 87 Ai is known as the standard microphone for studio speech and vocals and it matches well for a wide range of vocal timbres. Three polar patterns plus pad and low cut options make it adaptable to a very wide range of applications.

History & Design

Introduced in 1967, the Neumann U 87 Ai 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 icon 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 sounds and looks like. 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. This makes the U 87 Ai both versatile and instantly recognizable.

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.

More Information
Delivery Time Usually shipped in 7-10 days
Price £2,356.60
Brand Neumann
Manufacturer Code 008661 U 87 Ai MT Studio Set
Transducer Principle Pressure gradient transducer
Pick Up Pattern Omnidirectional, cardioid, figure-8
Frequency Response 20 Hz ... 20 kHz
Connector XLR 3 F
Preattenuation Pad -10 dB
Impedance 200 ohms
Supply Voltage 48 V ± 4 V
Size 200 mm x 56 mm, Weight 500g
Strapline The Neumann U87 Ai MT is a studio microphone with incredible clarity, is known as the ultimate vocal mic. and is the first choice for voice over, dubbing and audio book recording. The U87 is also brilliant for instruments from acoustic guitar to strings, piano or as a soloist spot mic. Often seen in-front of bass and guitar cabs where it's solid bass response and mid range detail bring out the full tonal characteristics of the sound.
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