Close-up of a metallic studio microphone with mesh grille and XLR-style connector at bottom.

NEUMANN U 87 AI MT — Microphone

$5,075.00
$5,075.00
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Close-up of a metallic studio microphone with mesh grille and XLR-style connector at bottom.
  • Close-up of a metallic studio microphone with mesh grille and XLR-style connector at bottom.
  • NEUMANN U 87 AI MT — Microphone, studio recording microphone body
  • Close-up of a metallic studio microphone with mesh grille and XLR-style connector at bottom.
  • NEUMANN U 87 AI MT — Microphone, studio recording microphone body
NEUMANN U 87 AI MT — Microphone

NEUMANN U 87 AI MT — Microphone

Neumann U 87 Ai mt is the black-finish version of the U 87 Ai large-diaphragm condenser microphone. Neumann lists U 87 Ai mt as a black variant and older product information identifies catalog No.

$5,075.00
$5,075.00
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Use Studios needing a black-finish U 87 Ai for vocals, voice-over, acoustic instruments or multi-pattern general studio capture.
Requires balanced XLR microphone cable, microphone preamp or interface supplying 48 V phantom power, appropriate stand and mount; the base U 87 Ai mt package does not list a shock mount
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In the box U 87 Ai mt microphone in black, wooden box

Specifications

Large-diaphragm condenser studio microphone · 48 V phantom power ±4 V, 0.8 mA

Format

Product type Large-diaphragm condenser studio microphone
Finish Black / mt
Catalog number 07023
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
Equivalent noise 15/12/14 dB-A 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

Studios needing a black-finish U 87 Ai for voca… · 48 V phantom power ±4 V, 0.8 mA

Intended use

Use Studios needing a black-finish U 87 Ai for vocals, voice-over, acoustic instruments or multi-pattern general studio capture.
Not for Users needing very high-SPL close miking above 127 dB, tube circuitry, miniature microphones or a budget condenser.

Constraints

Power48 V phantom power ±4 V, 0.8 mA
ControlsConfirm whether a listing is the microphone-only version or a Studio Set with shock mou...

To use it

Required balanced XLR microphone cable, microphone preamp or interface supplying 48 V phantom power, appropriate stand and mount; the base U 87 Ai mt package does not list a shock mount
Optional Neumann EA 87 shock mount, Neumann PS 15 or PS 20 a popscreen, Neumann WS 87 windscreen

Questions

3 to ask before buying

Is this the black U 87 Ai mt base package, manufacturer catalog number 007023, rather than a Studio Set?

Ask before you buy via contact. Confirm power, condition grade, and included items against the listing photos.

Are the microphone and wooden box included, and is a shock mount included only if the retailer explicitly adds one?

Ask before you buy via contact. Confirm power, condition grade, and included items against the listing photos.

Can the seller substantiate authenticity, serial provenance, and current condition?

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Description

Product details

Neumann U 87 Ai mt is the black version of a large-diaphragm studio condenser with omni, cardioid, and figure-8 patterns, switchable low cut and 10 dB pad, 20 Hz–20 kHz range, transformer-balanced output, and 48 V phantom-power operation.

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