Neumann U87Ai Studio Set Condenser Microphone – Nickel
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, we 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.
Key Features:
- 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
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, CCIR¹⁾: 26/23/25 dB (Omni/cardioid/8)
- Equivalent noise level, A-weighted¹⁾: 15/12/14 dB-A (Omni/cardioid/8)
- Maximum SPL for THD 0.5%²⁾: 117 dB (cardioid)
- Maximum SPL for THD 0.5% with preattenuation²⁾: 127 dB
- Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR (re. 94 dB SPL)¹⁾: 68/71/69 dB (Omni/cardioid/8)
- Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted (re. 94 dB SPL)¹⁾: 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