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Studio & Recording > Studio Microphones > Condenser Microphones > Neumann U 87 Anniversary Edition Neumann U 87 Anniversary Edition Special Limited Edition of the Studio Classic Large-diaphragm Condenser »CLICK TO ENLARGE   ItemID: U87Anniversary   Retail Price: $4,999.00 SAVE $1,349.03 (27%) WHEN YOU BUY TODAY! SALE PRICE: $3,649.97 Add this Item to Your Wishlist Yes, It's In Stock! This item is available for immediate delivery. Our centrally-located warehouse ensures you the fastest delivery time in the industry. Order now by adding to your cart or call your Sales Engineer. 2 other models available: Matte Black  -  $3199.97 Nickel  -  $3199.97     Payments as low as $110/ mo. Customers also bought...   Pro Co XLR20 20' XLRF - XLRM Cable $22.29     Monster Cable P500M20 20' Microphone Cable $59.95     Monster Cable S100M20 20' Mic Cable - Standard 100 $29.95   View More Suggestions

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The U 87 turns 40! 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! To celebrate 40 years of the world's most commonly used large diaphragm microphone, Neumann proudly announces a limited edition: the U 87 Anniversary Set. The legendary U 87 microphone in special polished nickel finish is accompanied by the unique and exclusively designed PS 87 popscreen and EA 87 elastic suspension in matching finish. The set comes in an elegant vintage-style case with fine embroidery and leather details. Each U 87 Anniversary Set is delivered with a signed, framed certificate of authenticity including the individual microphone serial number. The set even includes a dust cover with the 40th Anniversary logo and a pair of white gloves. The U 87 Anniversary Set will be available for only twelve months, so place your order now to help Neumann celebrate the past, the present, and the future! Neumann U 87 Ai At-a-Glance: Natural Response Switchable Polar patterns Updated Components Filter and Attenuation Natural Response The U 87Ai 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 high-pass 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 10 dB for identical sound pressure levels, and an improved S/N ratio of 3 dB. Filter and Attenuation A switch located at the rear attenuates the sensitivity by 10 dB. When this switch is activated, the microphone accepts sound pressure levels up to 127 dB (equivalent to a sound pressure of 45 Pa) without distortion. An additional switch at the rear allows to change the microphone's 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 Anniversary Features: Special Anniversary Edition only available for 12 months 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 10 dB pre-attenuation Includes vintage-style case and shockmount Comes with a signed, framed certificate of authenticity Neumann U 87 Anniversary - THE studio standard! Sweetwater Expert Advice     "The U 87 Anniversary set is absolutely gorgeous! This is easily one of the greatest microphones of all time. If you are looking for a mic that will withstand the test of time, then look no further. Even after 40 years, the U 87 continues to play a vital role in top recording studios around the world. What better way to be a part of history than by owning a piece of it?" Trent Thompson More Condenser Microphones from Neumann: · Neumann U 87 Ai Set Z · Neumann KM 184 Pair · Neumann TLM 103 Anniversary Edition · Neumann KMS 105 · Neumann TLM 103 · Neumann TLM 49 · Neumann M 147 · Neumann BCM 104 · Neumann KM 184 · Neumann KMS 105 View All Products from Neumann  Tell a Friend About the U 87 Anniversary Edition!  Print This Page See Also:  Condensers

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