Neumann U87Ai Studio Set Condenser Microphone – Black
The Neumann U87Ai is possibly the most famous and widely used vocal mic in the world, and for good reason. Not merely does it deliver a solid, well-defined (accurate?) sound with an enhanced lower mid (perfect for many voices) but the U87Ai inspires confidence in vocalists, who feel comfortable performing in front of a microphone they know, either from past use or from the countless photos and videos they’ve seen.
And this makes it the number one choice for any commercial facility. Irrespective of application, visiting engineers, artists and producers will always be happy if a Neumann U87Ai is on hand for vocals. Indeed, I often say it’s everyone’s second favourite vocal mic – everyone has their own first choice, but if that’s not available for a session, nine out of ten cats will happily settle for the Neumann U87Ai.
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/Pa*
- Rated impedance : 200 ohms
- Rated load impedancen : 1000 ohms
- Equivalent SPL CCIR 468-3 : 26/23/25 dB*
- Equivalent SPL DIN/IEC 651 : 15/12/14 dB-A*
- S/N ratio CCIR 468-3 : 68/71/69 dB*
- S/N ratio DIN/IEC 651 : 79/82/80 dB*
- Maximum SPL for THD 0.5% : 117 dB (cardioid)
- Maximum SPL for THD 0.5% with preattenuation : 127 dB
- Maximum output voltage : 390 mV
- Dynamic range of the microphone amplifier cardioid DIN/IEC 651 : 105 dB
- Supply voltage : 48 V ± 4 V
- Current consumption : 0.8 mA
- Matching connectors : XLR 3F
- Weight : 500 g
- Diameter : 56 mm
- Length : 200 mm