Detail 01
Fixed true-cardioid pattern
Focuses the microphone on one cardioid pickup pattern and helps reject off-axis sound.
Product detailSKU #1500000478440
United Studio TechnologiesUT Vintage87 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Studio Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The UT Vintage87 is a large-diaphragm condenser microphone with a fixed true-cardioid pattern for vocals, instruments, room capture, podcasting, and voiceover. Its custom 34 mm brass UT-K87 capsule uses dual diaphragms and dual backplates, paired with a U.S.-made custom-wound UT Series transformer. The -10 dB pad, 80 Hz high-pass filter, and switchable RF/EM output filter give you useful controls at the microphone. With the pad engaged, it handles up to 127 dB SPL for louder sources and amps.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Recording vocals, acoustic instruments, piano, brass, woodwinds, and other detailed studio sources.
- Voiceover, podcasting, and narration setups using a fixed cardioid microphone.
- Tracking louder instruments or amps with the -10 dB pad engaged.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Sessions that require selectable polar patterns; the microphone operates only in true cardioid.
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
-10 dB pad
Raises maximum SPL handling from 117 dB to 127 dB.
Detail 03
80 Hz high-pass filter
Provides an 80 Hz, 12 dB high-pass option at the microphone.
Detail 04
Switchable output filter
Addresses RF and EM interference.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Provide 48V phantom power through an XLR connection.
- 02Choose it when a fixed cardioid pickup pattern matches the recording task.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the UT Vintage87 offer multiple pickup patterns?
No. It uses a fixed true-cardioid polar pattern.
02Can it record loud sources?
Yes. Its maximum SPL is 117 dB, or 127 dB with the -10 dB pad engaged.
03What comes with the microphone?
A shockmount and vintage-style pouch are included.
04How is it powered?
It requires standard 48V phantom power through XLR.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Output impedance
- 27 ohm
4 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gray
- Body Material
- Solid milled brass
- Color Finish
- Nickel electroplated
- Body material
- Solid milled brass
28 detailsOther
- Self noise
- <10dB
- Connector
- XLR, pin 2 hot, pin 1 ground
- Power requirement
- 48V phantom power
- Amplifier type
- Field effect transistor
- High-pass filter
- 80Hz, 12dB
- Accessories
- Shockmount, vintage-style pouch
- Tier
- new
- Output filter
- RF and EM interference filter
- Output
- Custom-wound UT Series transformer, USA made
- Frequency response
- 20Hz–20kHz
- Finish
- Nickel electroplated
- Diameter
- 2.2"
- Category Source
- detail
- Construction
- Dual diaphragm, dual backplate
- Maximum SPL
- 117dB, 127dB with pad
- Product type
- Condenser microphone
- Material
- Brass
- Korena Special
- false
- Dimensions (WxHxD)
- 8.6" (22 cm)
- Weight
- 1.65 lb. (0.75 kg)
- Polar pattern
- Cardioid
- Type
- UT Series K87 style
- Sensitivity
- -34dB @ 60V
- Pad
- -10dB
- Product Type
- Condenser microphone Model: Vintage 87
- Model
- Vintage 87
- Diaphragm
- 6 micron PET film, 24k gold sputtered
- Source Id
- site51500000478440
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