NEUMANN U 87 AI — Microphone
NEUMANN U 87 AI — Microphone
Neumann U 87 Ai is a large-diaphragm condenser studio microphone in the nickel finish when no mt suffix is used. Neumann describes the U 87 Ai family as a pressure-gradient condenser with dual-diaphragm capsule, FET electronics and transformer-balanced output.
Specifications
Format
| Product type | Large-diaphragm condenser studio microphone |
|---|---|
| Finish | Nickel |
| Catalog number | 07022 |
| Polar patterns | Omnidirectional, cardioid and figure-8 |
Audio Performance
| Frequency range | 20 Hz-20 kHz |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity | 20/28/22 mV/Pa ±1 dB for omni/cardioid/figure-8 |
| Max spl | 117 dB cardioid at 0.5% THD; 127 dB with preattenuation |
| Signal to noise | 79/82/80 dB A-weighted for omni/cardioid/figure-8 |
Electrical
| Rated impedance | 200 ohms |
|---|---|
| Rated load impedance | 1 kohm |
| Powering | 48 V phantom power ±4 V, 0.8 mA |
| Output | XLR 3-pin male microphone output; matching connector XLR 3F |
Controls and Physical
| Pad | Switchable 10 dB preattenuation |
|---|---|
| Low cut | Switchable low-frequency reduction |
| Dimensions | 200 mm length x 56 mm diameter |
| Weight | 500 g |
Fit and constraints
Intended use
Constraints
To use it
Questions
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Description
Neumann U 87 Ai is a large-diaphragm condenser studio microphone in the nickel finish when no mt suffix is used. Neumann describes the U 87 Ai family as a pressure-gradient condenser with dual-diaphragm capsule, FET electronics and transformer-balanced output. The microphone provides three selectable polar patterns: omnidirectional, cardioid and figure-8, plus switchable low-frequency reduction and a 10 dB preattenuation pad. Manufacturer specifications list 20 Hz-20 kHz frequency range, 20/28/22 mV/Pa sensitivity for omni/cardioid/figure-8, 200 ohm rated impedance, 1 kohm rated load, A-weighted equivalent noise of 15/12/14 dB-A, 117 dB maximum SPL in cardioid at 0.5% THD and 127 dB with preattenuation, 48 V phantom power at 0.8 mA, 500 g weight, 56 mm diameter and 200 mm length. Neumann product information lists catalog No. 07022 for U 87 Ai nickel.