Detail 01
Omnidirectional, cardioid, and figure-8 patterns
The microphone can be set for three distinct pickup patterns.
Product detailSKU #1500000326423
NeumannU 87 Ai Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone Nickel
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
U 87 Ai is a large-diaphragm condenser microphone for detailed studio capture of vocals, acoustic instruments, piano, choirs, and drum overheads. Three selectable polar patterns make it practical to alter the pickup approach: cardioid emphasizes the front while reducing side and rear pickup, omnidirectional adds room sound, and figure-8 captures front and rear equally. Transformerless circuitry is designed to reduce low-frequency distortion, while the elastically mounted capsule helps limit handling and structure-borne noise. It operates from P48 power.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Selecting cardioid for vocal recording when side and rear noise need reduced pickup.
- Capturing direct sound together with room ambience by using the omnidirectional pattern.
- Recording instrument or vocal overdubs with equal pickup from the front and rear in figure-8.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
P48, 48V ± 4V supply
It requires P48 power.
Detail 03
127 dB maximum SPL at 0.5% THD with preattenuation
This is the stated maximum sound-pressure specification when preattenuation is used.
Detail 04
500 g; 200 mm long; 56 mm diameter
These are the microphone's stated physical measurements.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Provide P48 power at the specified 48V ± 4V supply voltage.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Which polar patterns are available?
Omnidirectional, cardioid, and figure-8.
02Can it be used for vocals and acoustic instruments?
Yes. It is described for vocals, acoustic instruments, piano, choirs, and drum overheads.
03Does it need phantom power?
Yes. Its specified supply is P48, 48V ± 4V.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsSound
- Rated Impedance
- 200 ohms
- Sensitivity At 1khz Into 1 Kohm
- 20/28/22 mV/Pa ± 1dB (Omni/cardioid/8)
- Rated Load Impedance
- 1 kohms
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Tan
2 detailsConnections & power
- Maximum Output Voltage
- -6 dBu
- Supply Voltage P48 Iec 61938
- 48V ± 4V
5 detailsSize & weight
- Length
- 200 mm
- Weight
- 500
- Equivalent Noise Level A Weighted
- 2 15/12/14 dB-A (Omni/cardioid/8)
- Diameter
- 56 mm
- Signal to Noise Ratio A Weighted Re 94 DB SPL
- 6 79/82/80dB (Omni/cardioid/8)
6 detailsOther
- Maximum SPL For Thd
- 0.5% with preattenuation 4 127dB
- Directional Pattern
- Omnidirectional, cardioid, figure-8
- Signal to Noise Ratio Ccir Re 94 DB SPL
- 5 68/71/69dB (Omni/cardioid/8)
- Equivalent Noise Level Ccir
- 1 26/23/25dB (Omni/cardioid/8)
- Current Consumption P48 Iec 61938
- 0.8 mA
- Mic Type
- Pressure-gradient transducer
