Neumann Studio Microphone U 87 Ai Studio Set

$5,125.00

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Neumann

Studio Microphone U 87 Ai Studio Set
The ultimate studio standard all over the world. For 50 years!  The most widely used studio microphone for 50 years

  • Balanced frequency response in three polar patterns
  • Very low self-noise
  • Classic sound
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Description

THE GOLD STANDARD

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.

 

OMNIPRESENT YET UNIQUE

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.

CLASSIC NEUMANN ENGINEERING

Technically speaking, the U 87 Ai is a traditional design whose timeless formula has remained unchanged for decades. 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.

The result is a studio microphone of unmatched clarity. Its natural sound and unique midrange presence make the U 87 Ai the ultimate vocal microphone, praised by singers and engineers alike, as well the prime choice for speech applications, such as voice over, dubbing, and audio books. Due to its balanced response in each of its three directional patterns, the U 87 Ai is also a versatile microphone for anything from acoustic guitar to drums overheads. Due to its solid bass response and excellent midrange detail, it is often seen in front of bass and guitar cabinets. For classical recordings, the U 87 Ai is frequently used as a spot mic for soloists, e.g. cello. A stereo pair of U 87 Ais is the preferred choice of many engineers for recording piano in virtually any genre from pop and jazz to classical music.

  • 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

Max. SPL:   127 dB

S/N Ratio:   82 dB

Sensitivity:  28 mV/Pa

 

U 87 AI STUDIO SET

Color nickel  Cat. No. 008660

U 87 Ai Studio Set
  • U 87 Ai Microphone
  • EA 87 Shock Mount
  • EA 87 Ai Wooden Box
  • Package: Cardboard Box
About Neumann
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About Neumann

The Neumann Company
For decades, Neumann has been regarded worldwide as the standard-setting, leading manufacturer of studio microphones.

THE ORIGIN OF ALL STUDIO MICROPHONES
Many products introduced in the history of the company have become milestones of professional audio technology. It is no accident that when listing their equipment, audio studios almost always put Neumann microphones at the top of the list – they are a recognized sign of a highly professional operation.

A COMPANY WITH A LONG HISTORY
However, the company that was founded in Berlin in the year 1928 was also concerned for a long time with other technology in addition to microphones. The versatile inventive genius and pioneer Georg Neumann simultaneously developed phonograph record-cutting machines and rechargeable batteries. The technology of the latter remains the basis for today's omnipresent storage batteries.

For many years, the company also built highly customized sound production units for radio studios, theaters and concert halls. In the year 1991 Neumann became an important part of the Sennheiser Group.

Technical Grammy 1999 - A highlight of the history of the company so far was certainly the Technical Grammy of 1999, awarded in recognition of all of its technological accomplishments.

Since 2010, Neumann offers this expertise in electro-acoustic transducer technologies to the studio monitoring market, and will provide optimum solutions to its customers in the areas of TV and radio broadcasting, recording, and audio productions.

The company headquarters, with the development, marketing, sales and service departments, continues to be located in Berlin, where the 75th anniversary of the company was celebrated in 2003 and the 80th anniversary in 2008.

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Specifications
Neumann
UA87 AI Studio Set
Acoustical operating principlePressure gradient transducer
Directional PatternOmnidirectional, cardioid, figure-8
Frequency Range20 Hz ... 20 kHz
Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm20/28/22 mV/Pa ± 1 dB (Omni/cardioid/8)
Rated Impedance200 ohms
Rated load impedance1 kohms
Equivalent noise level, CCIR 126/23/25 dB (Omni/cardioid/8)
Equivalent noise level, A-weighted 215/12/14 dB-A (Omni/cardioid/8)
Maximum SPL for THD 0.5% 3117 dB (cardioid)
Maximum SPL for THD 0.5% with preattenuation 4127 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR (re. 94 dB SPL) 568/71/69 dB (Omni/cardioid/8)
Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted (re. 94 dB SPL) 679/82/80 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 connectorXLR 3 F
Weight500 g
Diameter56 mm
Length200 mm
1) according to IEC 60268-1; CCIR-weighting acccording to CCIR 468-3, quasi peak; A-weighting according to IEC 61672-1, RMS
2) according to IEC 60268-1; CCIR-weighting acccording to CCIR 468-3, quasi peak; A-weighting according to IEC 61672-1, RMS
3) measured as equivalent el. input signal
4) measured as equivalent el. input signal
5) according to IEC 60268-1; CCIR-weighting acccording to CCIR 468-3, quasi peak; A-weighting according to IEC 61672-1, RMS
6) according to IEC 60268-1; CCIR-weighting acccording to CCIR 468-3, quasi peak; A-weighting according to IEC 61672-1, RMS

DIAGRAMS

Omni U 87 Ai

 

Cardioid U 87 Ai

 

Figure 8 U 87 Ai