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Large-diaphragm condenser
Sensitive and detailed. It hears the room as much as the source, so room treatment matters more than with a dynamic.
Product detailSKU #1274034486226
NeumannU 87 Ai Shockmount Set Z Microphone With Box
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Neumann's flagship large-diaphragm condenser with shockmount and case. A studio anchor mic for people already committed to a serious recording chain.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Lead vocals in a treated room with quality preamps
- A studio's one do-everything mic across sources
- Orchestral and acoustic work needing three pattern options
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Bedroom setups with untreated room reflections
- Anyone plugging straight into a basic USB interface
- Loud stage use — this is a studio condenser
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.
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Cardioid, omni and figure-8 patterns
One mic covers close vocals, room capture and two-person facing setups without buying separate mics.
Detail 03
K 67/87 dual-diaphragm capsule, gold-plated Mylar
The dual-diaphragm design is what makes the switchable patterns possible from a single capsule.
Detail 04
Presence boost above 5kHz
Built-in lift in the air band. Vocals sit forward without much top-end EQ, but sibilance shows up too.
Detail 05
Transformer-balanced output
Strong output and good noise rejection over long cable runs, plus the slight weight a transformer adds to the low mids.
Detail 06
Included shockmount
Isolates the mic from floor thumps and stand vibration. You do not need to budget for a separate mount.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Needs 48V phantom power from an interface, preamp or console
- 02No XLR cable, stand or pop filter included
- 03Room acoustics limit what this mic can deliver — treat the space first
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the shockmount come with it?
Yes. This set includes the shockmount and a sturdy storage box, so you only need a stand and an XLR cable to start.
02What do I need to power it?
48V phantom power. Any interface, mixer or preamp with a phantom switch will run it.
03Can I use it on things other than vocals?
Yes. It works on drums, guitars and orchestral sources. The three patterns let you adapt placement per source.
04Will it fix a bad-sounding room?
No — it does the opposite. A detailed condenser reveals room reflections. Treat the space, or you will hear the room on every take.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Frequency Response
- Balanced across the entire audible spectrum
5 detailsBody & build
- Type
- Large-diaphragm condenser
- Materials
- Precision-engineered components
- Body Finish
- Classic conical body with tapered headgrille
- Construction
- Handcrafted in Germany
- Finish
- Classic conical body with tapered headgrille
1 detailsConnections & power
- Output Design
- Transformer-balanced for high signal strength and rejection
1 detailsIn the box
- Included
- Shockmount for secure placement
11 detailsOther
- Purpose
- Protects and enhances the microphone experience
- Durability
- Designed for decades of reliable use
- Testing
- Built to the highest specifications in a clean room
- Signal to Noise Ratio
- Improved with modern circuitry
- Box
- Elegant and sturdy for storage
- Polar Patterns
- Cardioid omnidirectional and figure-8
- Dynamic Range
- Wide for detailed sound capture
- Presence Boost
- Above 5kHz for added airiness and sparkle
- Capsule Design
- K 67/87 dual-diaphragm with gold-plated Mylar membranes
- Midrange Response
- Authoritative for unmatched vocal performance
- Applications
- Suitable for vocals drums guitars and orchestral recordings
