{"product_id":"neumann-u-87-ai","title":"Neumann U 87 Ai Multi-pattern Condenser Microphone","description":"\u003cdiv lang=\"en\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeumann U 87 Ai\u003c\/strong\u003e — a multi-pattern condenser microphone with a dual-diaphragm capsule, in continuous production since 1967 and regarded as the reference microphone in studios worldwide. Three switchable polar patterns, a low-cut filter, and a -10dB pad make it one of the most versatile studio mics available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe dual-diaphragm capsule, built from two capsules mounted back to back, allows switching between cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-8 without swapping capsules — unusual at this quality level, where multi-pattern designs typically compromise on at least one mode. The U 87 Ai stands out for sounding equally good across all three patterns, with a similar frequency response throughout, rather than having one clearly weaker mode as is common in cheaper multi-pattern mics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOne microphone for vocals, room, and a stereo pair\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn engineer building a mic locker from scratch often has to source separate models for vocals, room miking, and stereo technique. The U 87 Ai's cardioid pattern works as a primary vocal and voice mic, omni mode handles ambience or string-section recording well, and the figure-8 pattern serves as a side mic in mid\/side technique or as an alternative to a ribbon mic on vocals, with less proximity bass buildup than a classic ribbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWorking at loud sources without raising the noise floor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe -10dB pad lets the mic handle sources up to 127dB SPL without distortion, making it useful on drum overheads or brass as well — applications outside the typical vocal mic use case. The low-cut filter compensates for proximity effect on close-miked sources, and low self-noise keeps the signal clean even on quieter sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondenser microphone, dual diaphragm, pressure-gradient transducer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 switchable polar patterns: cardioid, omnidirectional, figure-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitchable low-cut filter compensating for proximity effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitchable -10dB pad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax SPL up to 127dB (with pad engaged)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery low self-noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic, instantly recognizable body and headgrille design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn continuous production since 1967\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: condenser, pressure-gradient transducer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolar patterns: cardioid, omni, figure-8 (switchable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency range: 20Hz - 20,000Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitivity at 1kHz \/ 1kΩ: 20\/28\/22mV\/Pa (omni\/cardioid\/figure-8), ±1dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNominal impedance: 200Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted, re. 94dB SPL): 79\/82\/80dB (omni\/cardioid\/figure-8)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax SPL: 127dB (with -10dB pad)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowering: 48V phantom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approx. 500g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Neumann","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58445717700940,"sku":"28442","price":3049.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/9854\/1644\/files\/13804691_800_a4da0396-abe4-4912-afbc-5e3c6b123c41.jpg?v=1786986126","url":"https:\/\/noiseroom.lt\/products\/neumann-u-87-ai","provider":"Noise Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}