Neumann U 87 Ai Set Z
- 1300.00 £
- Published date: June 4, 2024
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- St. Ives, Cornwall, United Kingdom
Neumann U 87 Ai Set Z
⭕ The Neumann U 87 is arguably the best known and most widely used studio microphone in the world (for good reason). The U 87 Ai condenser microphone is a large diaphragm microphone with three polar patterns and a unique frequency and transient response characteristic. A distinctive design and legendary Neumann sound make this mic a must-have for pro studios. The U 87 is known for its unique frequency and transient response characteristics which deliver a smooth natural sound with a variety of source material. The U 87 Ai is used as a main microphone for orchestra recordings, as a spot mic for single instruments, and extensively as a vocal microphone for all types of music and speech. The easy-to-recognize U 87 is a classic!
Neumann U 87 Ai At-a-Glance:
Natural Response
Switchable Polar patterns
Updated Components
Filter and Attenuation
Natural Response
The U 87 Ai is addressed from the front, marked with the Neumann logo. The frequency response of the cardioid and figure-8 directional characteristics are very flat for frontal sound incidence, even in the upper frequency range. By means of a highpass filter interferences through subsonic and low frequencies are reduced remarkably.
Switchable Polar patterns
The dual-diaphragm capsule is elastically mounted and protected by a large headgrille. A switch below the headgrille selects the three directional patterns: omnidirectional, cardioid and figure-8. A window above this switch shows the symbol of the selected characteristic.
Updated Components
The letter A in the name indicates a more recent generation, as compared to the U 87 i microphones that were built from 1967 to 1986. Modifications apply to the electronic components of the microphone only; the capsule remained unchanged.
The present-day circuitry increases the operational headroom of the U 87 Ai by supplying the bias voltages for the capsule through a reduced resistance. The result is a higher sensitivity of 10dB for identical sound pressure levels, and an improved S/N ratio of 3dB.
Filter and Attenuation
A switch located at the rear attenuates the sensitivity by 10dB. When this switch is activated, the microphone accepts sound pressure levels up to 127dB (equivalent to a sound pressure of 45 Pa) without distortion. An additional switch at the rear allows to change the microphones cutoff frequency. This reduces low frequency interference directly at the input of the microphone amplifier. This setting also compensates for the unavoidable bass boost that occurs with all pressure gradient transducers when they are used at close distance (proximity effect). The cardioid characteristic maintains a smooth frequency response at a distance of 30 to 40 cm, the figure-8 characteristic even at a distance of 15 to 20 cm.
Neumann U 87 Ai Features:
Variable large diaphragm microphone
Pressure-gradient transducer with double membrane capsule
The studio microphone classic
Three directional characteristics: omni, cardioid, figure-8
Switchable low frequency roll-off
Switchable 10dB pre-attenuation
Ideal as main and as support microphone in practiacally all recording situations
SpecificationDetail
Microphone TypeCondenser
Polar Pattern(s)Cardiod, Omni, Figure-8
Frequency Response20Hz-20kHz
Max SPL117 dB (ardioid) THD 0.5%); 127 dB THD 0.5% with preattenuation
Output Impedance200 ohms
Signal to Noise Ratio68/71/69 dB CCIR (rel. 94 dB SPL); 79/82/80 dB A-weighted (rel. 94 dB SPL)
Self Noise26/23/25 dB CCIR; 15/12/14 dB-A A-weighted
Pads10 dB
Length7.87
Width2.2
Depth2.2
Weight1.1 lbs.
Manufacturer Part NumberUSU87AIMT/SET Z
Neumann U 87 Ai At-a-Glance:
Natural Response
Switchable Polar patterns
Updated Components
Filter and Attenuation
Natural Response
The U 87 Ai is addressed from the front, marked with the Neumann logo. The frequency response of the cardioid and figure-8 directional characteristics are very flat for frontal sound incidence, even in the upper frequency range. By means of a highpass filter interferences through subsonic and low frequencies are reduced remarkably.
Switchable Polar patterns
The dual-diaphragm capsule is elastically mounted and protected by a large headgrille. A switch below the headgrille selects the three directional patterns: omnidirectional, cardioid and figure-8. A window above this switch shows the symbol of the selected characteristic.
Updated Components
The letter A in the name indicates a more recent generation, as compared to the U 87 i microphones that were built from 1967 to 1986. Modifications apply to the electronic components of the microphone only; the capsule remained unchanged.
The present-day circuitry increases the operational headroom of the U 87 Ai by supplying the bias voltages for the capsule through a reduced resistance. The result is a higher sensitivity of 10dB for identical sound pressure levels, and an improved S/N ratio of 3dB.
Filter and Attenuation
A switch located at the rear attenuates the sensitivity by 10dB. When this switch is activated, the microphone accepts sound pressure levels up to 127dB (equivalent to a sound pressure of 45 Pa) without distortion. An additional switch at the rear allows to change the microphones cutoff frequency. This reduces low frequency interference directly at the input of the microphone amplifier. This setting also compensates for the unavoidable bass boost that occurs with all pressure gradient transducers when they are used at close distance (proximity effect). The cardioid characteristic maintains a smooth frequency response at a distance of 30 to 40 cm, the figure-8 characteristic even at a distance of 15 to 20 cm.
Neumann U 87 Ai Features:
Variable large diaphragm microphone
Pressure-gradient transducer with double membrane capsule
The studio microphone classic
Three directional characteristics: omni, cardioid, figure-8
Switchable low frequency roll-off
Switchable 10dB pre-attenuation
Ideal as main and as support microphone in practiacally all recording situations
SpecificationDetail
Microphone TypeCondenser
Polar Pattern(s)Cardiod, Omni, Figure-8
Frequency Response20Hz-20kHz
Max SPL117 dB (ardioid) THD 0.5%); 127 dB THD 0.5% with preattenuation
Output Impedance200 ohms
Signal to Noise Ratio68/71/69 dB CCIR (rel. 94 dB SPL); 79/82/80 dB A-weighted (rel. 94 dB SPL)
Self Noise26/23/25 dB CCIR; 15/12/14 dB-A A-weighted
Pads10 dB
Length7.87
Width2.2
Depth2.2
Weight1.1 lbs.
Manufacturer Part NumberUSU87AIMT/SET Z
Phone number ✆ 01326 394441
St. Ives, Cornwall
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