Neumann U 87 AI-MT-STEREO Large Diaphragm Three Directional Studio Microphone Black

The U 87 presents a wide range of features and versatility that make it to one of the most desirable mics available. Our users are recognising the microphone immediately by its distinctive design. Well-known for its warm and well balanced characteristics - your perfect choice as vocal microphone for all types of music and speech. The usage as main microphone for orchestra recordings or as spot mic for single instruments make it the most general-purpose microphone - in studios, for broadcasting, film and television.

Key Features

• Black, Factory-matched stereo set includes two U 87 Ai mt with EA 87 mt in Mic Briefcase
• Variable large diaphragm microphone
• Pressure-gradient transducer with double membrane capsule
• The studio microphone classic
• Three directional characteristics: omni, cardioid, figure-8
• Switchable low frequency roll-off
• Switchable 10 dB pre-attenuation
• Ideal as main and as support microphone in the most differing recording situations

Technical 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/Pa1)
Rated impedance
200 ohms
Rated load impedance
1 kohms
Equivalent noise level, CCIR2)
26/23/25 dB1)
Equivalent noise level, A-weighted2)
15/12/14 dB-A1)
Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR2) (rel. 94 dB SPL)
68/71/69 dB1)
Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted2) (rel. 94 dB SPL)
79/82/80 dB1)
Maximum SPL for THD 0.5%3)
117 dB (cardioid)
Maximum SPL for THD 0.5% with preattenuation3)
127 dB
Maximum output voltage
390 mV
Supply voltage (P48, IEC 61938)
48 V ± 4 V
Current consumption (P48, IEC 61938)
0.8 mA
Matching connectors
XLR3F
Weight
500 g
Diameter
56 mm
Length
200 mm