Neumann U87 Condenser Microhone

The Neumann U87 Condenser Mic is the modern incarnation of a classic microphone. Introduced in 1967, the Neumann U87 Condenser Mic gained instant favor with engineers.

Producers, and their clients; by the mid ’70s it was a staple in every world-class recording studio.

And it still is. Walk into a session, and you’ll see 87s everywhere. On pianos, vocals, toms, overheads, guitar cabs, brass, strings, congas — you name it.

The Neumann U87 Condenser Mic popularity is easy to understand: it ushered in a new era of audio fidelity and reliability, and with three selectable polar patterns (cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-8), plus a switchable highpass filter.

And 10dB pre-attenuation pad, the mic is incredibly versatile, and an ideal choice for a broad range of recording techniques. The Neumann U 87 Ai is the industry-standard large-diaphragm condenser mic. Read on to find out what it can do for you.

The legendary Neumann U87 Condenser Mic, known for its warm, rich sound and precision engineering, is perhaps the world’s most widely used large diaphragm condenser studio microphone.

And, when making a professional studio investment, considered the piece to buy.

• Three Polar Patterns

The U 87 AI features three switchable polar patterns. Omni-directional, cardioid, and figure eight patterns provide the flexibility needed in any recording scenario.

• 10dB Pad Switch

10dB attenuation switch enables the microphone to handle sound pressure levels up to 127dB.

• Low Cut Roll-Off Switch

A low cut roll off switch eliminates hum, rumble and low frequency noise.

• Advanced Output Circuitry

Although the microphone features the original capsule, the U 87 AI features improved output electronics that provide higher sensitivity and improved signal-to-noise ratio.