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Used Neumann U 87 Ai Set Large-diaphragm Condenser Microphone, Nickel Finish
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Item Description
Serial: 1054185900
Listed 25 days ago
When you place a U 87 Ai in front of a vocalist, you're telling them, "Welcome to the big leagues." The Neumann U 87 Ai is probably the best-known and most frequently used studio microphone the world over.
This classic is the microphone that defined what a world-class vocal recording sounds like. For over 50 years, this handcrafted German mic has become ubiquitous within professional recording studios and broadcast facilities.
The double-membrane capsule design and precision German engineering deliver three switchable polar patterns—cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-8—giving you flexibility that most microphones can't touch. Cardioid for focused vocal recording, omnidirectional for room capture and orchestral sessions, figure-8 for stereo and mid-side techniques. The switchable 10dB pre-attenuation pad handles loud sources cleanly (up to 127dB SPL), and the low-frequency roll-off switch manages proximity effect and room rumble without compromising the integrity of the signal. Modern circuitry provides 82dB signal-to-noise ratio and improved operational headroom compared to original 1967 designs. This is a microphone built for touring—durable enough to survive repeated transport, yet sensitive enough to capture every nuance of a performance. The included elastic spider-style shockmount isolates against mechanical vibrations, the pop filter handles sibilance without coloring tone, and the premium XLR cable completes the package with professional-grade connectivity.
This set arrives with everything a professional needs: microphone, shockmount, pop filter, and protective wooden storage box.
Professional engineers, broadcasters, touring musicians, and serious home studio operators all understand: the U 87 Ai is a lifetime investment in audio truth. If you record vocals professionally, or if you record anything seriously, this microphone represents the standard against which everything else is measured.
This classic is the microphone that defined what a world-class vocal recording sounds like. For over 50 years, this handcrafted German mic has become ubiquitous within professional recording studios and broadcast facilities.
The double-membrane capsule design and precision German engineering deliver three switchable polar patterns—cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-8—giving you flexibility that most microphones can't touch. Cardioid for focused vocal recording, omnidirectional for room capture and orchestral sessions, figure-8 for stereo and mid-side techniques. The switchable 10dB pre-attenuation pad handles loud sources cleanly (up to 127dB SPL), and the low-frequency roll-off switch manages proximity effect and room rumble without compromising the integrity of the signal. Modern circuitry provides 82dB signal-to-noise ratio and improved operational headroom compared to original 1967 designs. This is a microphone built for touring—durable enough to survive repeated transport, yet sensitive enough to capture every nuance of a performance. The included elastic spider-style shockmount isolates against mechanical vibrations, the pop filter handles sibilance without coloring tone, and the premium XLR cable completes the package with professional-grade connectivity.
This set arrives with everything a professional needs: microphone, shockmount, pop filter, and protective wooden storage box.
Professional engineers, broadcasters, touring musicians, and serious home studio operators all understand: the U 87 Ai is a lifetime investment in audio truth. If you record vocals professionally, or if you record anything seriously, this microphone represents the standard against which everything else is measured.
