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Neumann U 87 Ai Switchable Studio Microphone
The Neumann U87 large diaphragm studio condenser microphone is a studio staple. The current model is the U87 Ai and is known for it's high frequency detail and robust, solid bass. The U87 Ai version includes a wooden box but no other accessories. The versatile nature of the Neumann U 87 Ai has made it a 'go-to' mic for most general purpose applications in studios, broadcasting, film and television, orchestral recordings, spot miking single instruments, and famously as a vocal microphone.
Type: Condenser Microphones
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Neumann U 87 Ai PRODUCT FEATURES:
The Neumann U 87 Ai - voted as THE best microphone
The readers of the SOUND ON SOUND magazine have voted: U 87 Ai - the BEST MICROPHONE, announced during the Winter NAMM show 2012 in Anaheim, California.
The SOS award went to products, that "have made our lives in the studio all the more enjoyable". It is a further evidence for the reputation of the U 87 Ai as the world famous, professional standard studio condenser microphone. Until today the U 87 sets the mark in the microphone industry by which all others are measured.
The U 87 presents a wide range of features and versatility that make it to one of the most desirable mics available. Our users are recognising the microphone immediately by its distinctive design. Well-known for its warm and well balanced characteristics - your perfect choice as vocal microphone for all types of music and speech. The 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
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Neumann U 87 Ai TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Acoustical operating principle
Pressure gradient transducer
Directional pattern
Omnidirectional, cardioid, figure-8 plus
Frequency range
20 Hz ... 20 kHz
Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm
20/28/22 mV/Pa1)
Rated impedance
200 ohms
Rated load impedance
1 kohms
Equivalent noise level, CCIR2)
26/23/25 dB1)
Equivalent noise level, A-weighted2)
15/12/14 dB-A1)
Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR2) (rel. 94 dB SPL)
68/71/69 dB1)
Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted2) (rel. 94 dB SPL)
79/82/80 dB1)
Maximum SPL for THD 0.5%3)
117 dB (cardioid)
Maximum SPL for THD 0.5% with preattenuation3)
127 dB
Maximum output voltage
390 mV
Supply voltage (P48, IEC 61938)
48 V ± 4 V
Current consumption (P48, IEC 61938)
0.8 mA
Matching connectors
XLR3F
Weight
500 g
Diameter
56 mm
Length
200 mm
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
n/a