Neumann U87 AI Studio Set

This is the Neumann U87 + EA87 shockmount combined in a single package, available in Nickel or Black. The U87 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 head grille.

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. The cardioid setting has a smooth frequency response at a distance of about 30cm to 40cm, whilst the figure-8 is very balanced at a distance of 15cm to 20cm.

Classic Sound since 1967 

The Neumann U87 has been the standard of the recording industry since 1967 and the letter A in the name indicates the most recent model generation, compared to the U87i microphones that were built between 1967 and 1986. The U87 is famous for its well-balanced characteristics with the current model yielding a 6dB improvement in signal-to-noise over its predecessor.

Neumann U87 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*
• Rated impedance: 200 ohms
• Rated load impedance: 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 pre attenuation: 127 dB
• Neumann U87 and EA87 shock in a single package.
• 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
• * Omnidirectional / cardioid / figure-8