Neumann U 87 Ai Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone, Nickel

The Neumann U 87 Ai is probably the best-known and most frequently used studio microphone the world over. Its smooth and refined sound is as iconic as its elegant exterior design. The U 87 Ai is the standard microphone for speech and vocals. Three polar patterns plus pad and low cut options make it adaptable to a wide range of applications.

Features:

• The world’s most famous studio microphone
• 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, CCIR: 26/23/25 dB (Omni/cardioid/8)
• Equivalent noise level, A-weighted: 15/12/14 dB-A (Omni/cardioid/8)
• Maximum SPL for THD 0.5%: 117 dB (cardioid)
• Maximum SPL for THD 0.5% with preattenuation: 127 dB
• Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR (re. 94 dB SPL): 68/71/69 dB (Omni/cardioid/8)
• Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted (re. 94 dB SPL): 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
• Diameter: 56 mm
• Length: 200 mm
• Weight: 500 g