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Neumann U 87 Ai Switchable Studio Microphone - Nickel Color

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3 selectable directional patterns: omnidirectional, cardioid, and figure-810dB attenuation switch127dB SPL handling 20Hz to 20kHz response Impedance rated at 200 ohms.

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Sold By	Kellards	ACMElectronics	Mugan_Music_Group	Proaudiostar
Color	Nickel	Nickel	Black	Matte Black
Item Dimensions	11.10 x 11.10 x 6.00 inches	14.00 x 16.00 x 6.75 inches	8.00 x 12.00 x 12.00 inches	4.72 x 9.84 x 3.94 inches

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Product description

The U 87 has been the standard of the recording industry since 1967. This microphone is famous for its warm sound and well-balanced characteristics. The current U 87A yields a 6dB improvement in signal-to-noise over its predecessor. Includes EA87 Shockmount, windscreen, cable and a wooden jewelers box. The Neumann U87 studio Microphone is famous for its warm sound and well-balanced characteristics. Equipped with a large dual-diaphragm capsule with 3 selectable directional patterns: omnidirectional, cardioid, and figure-8, it offers a 6dB improvement in signal-to-noise over its predecessor. A 10dB attenuation switch enables the U87 to handle sound levels up to 127dB without distortion; and the low frequency response can be reduced to compensate for proximity effect. The preferred studio vocal mic for decades, the Neumann U87 also makes a great main mic for band or home studio recordings, as well as a spot mic for single instruments. Frequency range: 20Hz to 20kHz; impedance rated at 200 ohms. The Shockmount includes a windscreen, cable, EA87 elastic suspension and comes in a wooden jeweler's box. Requires phantom power.

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Item Weight

5.4 pounds

Product Dimensions

11.1 x 11.1 x 6 inches

ASIN

B0016ZSIP2

Item model number

7022

Customer Reviews

19 ratings

4.2 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#32,209 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
#514 in Multipurpose Condenser Microphones

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

Date First Available

July 18, 2004

Color Name

Nickel

Color Screen

Power Source

Corded Electric

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Great mic

Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2019

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Great mic and pure sound.

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sdarr

You get what you pay for

Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2020

Can you use a clone and get good results? Sure. Will you get the same high end sparkle and mojo you get with a REAL NEUMAN U87 AI, ABSOLUTELY NOT! Let's be honest, anyone that doesn't understand WHY one should pay this amount for a real Neuman, is not musically experienced enough to know the difference from a dime a dozen harsh Chinese Mic, and what this microphone has to offer. There is a reason it is trusted in any serious studio.

It will sound GREAT on MOST voices. It sounds incredible in the mix. Hands down, a studio favorite.

Don't be fooled by the haters who wish they had a real U87 AI. It's a shame that people can leave reviews here that have never even HEARD the mic or understand the art of professional audio engineering.

I tried every clone in the book trying to convince myself they would be close enough to a real U87 AI. They aren't close.

Pareto principle in full effect. You can pay 20% the cost of the U87 for a clone, and get 80% of the sound quality of a U87 AI. But you truly must pay the extra 80% to get that last finishing touch Grammy Record last 20% magic that ONLY a REAL Neuman U87 AI will give you.

It brings out all the nuances in my voice and truly gives me more confidence as a singer. It captures unique qualities in my voice that no other mic is able to capture. Pair it with a Vintech X73i for a little extra grit and character. Or you can dial it into a Great River MP-500NV for the best of both worlds, but providing a tad more smooth buttery softness. Ad an API 512C, and you'll enjoy a nice punchy, aggressive quality to this mic. Sure, these pre-amps are great, but the point is this microphone ROCKS and I don't have to wonder anymore. I own it, and it performs incredibly. End of story. Buy this microphone if you can afford it, or heck...maybe even if you can't afford. You won't be sorry. There is a reason these mics retain their value.

You get what you pay for.

Enjoy!

In Summary. Yes. It's all that.

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Frank

Phenomenonal microphone that screams QUALITY

Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2015

I own a few high end microphones for different purposes. This is my new vocal mic. It sounds really amazingly good on vocals of all types. From a higher pitched soul vocalist to deep R&B to fast paced rap to lead pop vocals, this piece shines and sounds incredible in the mix. I lowered my expectations before I heard it because I wasn't planning on being blown away by the sound of this mic. But I was! It sounds like it has a built in de-esser and captures so much DETAIL. On one vocalist my favorite part of using this mic was the way it captured the littlest details of how he was singing and gave them the spotlight too. It's hard to put into words what this mic does but it is exquisite.

BUT. I purchased this mic with shock mount for a pretty much unheard of deal of $1399 used in good condition. I would hesitate to buy this for full price. Honestly, I probably wouldn't spend more than about $2000-$2100 on this mic. Not that I think it isn't worth the price, I just know that prices go up exponentially when you reach the upper echelons of quality. Does the mic live up to its reputation? In my opinion yes. It really is good, don't kid yourself. My advice would be to buy a used one and save a good chunk of change.

Also, you better have a good preamp and a decent room to record it in, otherwise it will show and won't sound as good as it ought to. This is not a beginner's mic. Get good analog preamps first and a good room/booth to match. I'm using a 4-710d with a host of UAD plug-ins like the 1176 and Pultec EQ and it sounds amazing. I would like to pick up a vintage Neve 1081 but that'll run into the 5 figures for a pair. As long as your preamp is professional quality it should do the trick.

TL;DR it's amazing but there's no good reason to pay for a new one when a decent or better condition used unit sounds the same.

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thebassboy

Great vocal mic

Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2014

I've had my new U87ai for over a year now. I use it for vocal tracking. For vocals I always set it the recommended way with the bass cut switched on, and the cardioid pattern switch selected. After many years of using a popular U87 knock-off, it took me by surprise that the Neumann U87ai is a tonally neutral and un-hyped sounding microphone ---the opposite of a lot of modern mics. The U87ai displays the source accurately, with an honest and true sound. If the source you're recording isn't very good, it will display what it gets. The U87ai isn't overly sensitive when recording the source, and a reasonably quiet recording environment is all that's required for tracking. It's lack of over-sensitivity makes for cleaner performances with less hot spots, and considerably less artifact-laden track noise like sibilant/ mouth noises, etc... When soloing and editing multiple vocal tracks, the U87ai's lack of junk makes for less cleaning time for me. I've also noticed that the really good singers I work with, female and male, are hearing themselves more clearly, so tracking is easier for them, and their performances are reflecting this. A big surprise was how good the U87 ai is as a mic for recording a bass amp. With the amp not too loud, place the U87 ai 4 inches from the speaker, with the mic element reading the spot between the cone and speaker edge, Omni setting, no bass cut/no pad on the mic. I plugged this setup into an LA610 with it's 15db pad turned on/2k input/flat eq and lowest comp setting. What a --great-- bass sound! Cardioid is good for bass, too, but Omni is very good. Figure 8 setting not as good in this setting. Great vocals, great bass, too. I am very happy with my purchase of the U87ai.

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