{"product_id":"neumann-u-87-ai-fet-condenser-microphones","title":"NEUMANN U 87 Ai","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#1A1A2A;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:4px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eProduct overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:16.5px;color:#0D1B3E;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNEUMANN U 87 Ai\u003c\/strong\u003e is probably the best-known and most frequently used studio microphone the world over: a large-diaphragm condenser microphone with three polar patterns, pad and low cut, and a smooth, refined sound as iconic as its elegant design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eIntroduced in 1967, the U 87 has shaped the sound of countless hit records, and to this day no professional recording studio is complete without one. It is the standard microphone for speech and vocals, and its unique combination of linearity and character makes it both versatile and instantly recognisable: although its on-axis frequency response is remarkably flat, it just sounds right. The U 87 Ai is available in nickel and in matte black (U 87 Ai mt), each delivered in a wooden box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;margin:6px 0 18px;width:100%;max-width:100%;table-layout:fixed;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;width:55%;color:#5a6170;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;\"\u003ePolar patterns: omni, cardioid, figure‑8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;font-weight:bold;color:#006d77;font-size:17px;\"\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;width:55%;color:#5a6170;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;\"\u003eSelf‑noise (cardioid)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;font-weight:bold;color:#006d77;font-size:17px;\"\u003e12 dB‑A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;width:55%;color:#5a6170;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;\"\u003eMax. SPL with pre‑attenuation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;font-weight:bold;color:#006d77;font-size:17px;\"\u003e127 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;width:55%;color:#5a6170;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;\"\u003eSensitivity (cardioid)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;font-weight:bold;color:#006d77;font-size:17px;\"\u003e28 mV\/Pa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 14px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe world's most famous studio microphone\u003c\/strong\u003e, introduced in 1967\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic sound\u003c\/strong\u003e, instantly recognisable yet versatile, with a balanced frequency response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree polar patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e: omni, cardioid, figure-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwitchable low cut and pad\u003c\/strong\u003e: -10 dB pre-attenuation for up to 127 dB SPL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery low self-noise\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12 dB-A in cardioid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eDual-diaphragm capsule design of the U 67, FET circuit with transformer-balanced output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eXLR 3 output, 48 V phantom powering (P48, 0.8 mA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eTwo finishes: nickel and matte black (mt), delivered in a wooden box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eClassic Neumann engineering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe U 87 Ai uses the same dual-diaphragm condenser capsule design as its predecessor, the legendary U 67 of the early 1960s. Its head amplifier is based on the same design principles as its tube-driven predecessor, but realises them with a unique FET circuit with a minimal signal path and a transformer-balanced output, ensuring maximum signal integrity and high common mode rejection. The result is a studio microphone of unmatched clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eThree patterns, pad and low cut\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eOmni, cardioid or figure-8 are selected with a slider switch on the front, shown by symbols in a window above it. A second switch on the rear introduces a pre-attenuation of about 10 dB, so the microphone handles up to 127 dB SPL without distortion. The low-cut switch compensates the proximity effect: the response is uniform in cardioid at 30 to 40 cm and in figure-8 at 15 to 20 cm talking distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eIts natural sound and unique midrange presence make the U 87 Ai the ultimate vocal microphone and the prime choice for speech: voice-over, dubbing and audio books. Thanks to its balanced response in each pattern it is a versatile microphone for anything from acoustic guitar to drum overheads; its solid bass and excellent midrange detail suit bass and guitar cabinets; in classical recordings it is a frequent spot microphone for soloists such as cello, and a stereo pair is the preferred choice of many engineers for piano in any genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 14px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eU 87 Ai microphone (nickel) or U 87 Ai mt microphone (matte black)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eWooden box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eAvailable versions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 14px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eU 87 Ai mt\u003c\/strong\u003e: matte black, Cat. No. 007023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eU 87 Ai\u003c\/strong\u003e: nickel, Cat. No. 007022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eNEUMANN U 87 Ai: frequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eWhich polar patterns does the U 87 Ai offer?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eOmni, cardioid and figure-8, selected with a slider switch on the front of the microphone; a window above it shows the setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eDoes the U 87 Ai need phantom power?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eYes: 48 V phantom power (P48, IEC 61938), 48 V ± 4 V, 0.8 mA. Any P48 supply that provides at least 0.8 mA per channel is suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eWhat do the pad and low-cut switches do?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe pad reduces the sensitivity by about 10 dB so the microphone handles up to 127 dB SPL. The low cut attenuates low-frequency noise and compensates the proximity effect at close distances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eWhat is the difference between the U 87 Ai and the U 87 Ai mt?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eOnly the finish: the U 87 Ai (Cat. No. 007022) has a satin nickel finish and the U 87 Ai mt (Cat. No. 007023) a matt black finish. Both are delivered in a wooden box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eWhere can I buy the NEUMANN U 87 Ai in India?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe NEUMANN U 87 Ai is available from \u003cstrong\u003eShivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India\u003c\/strong\u003e, with delivery across India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shivansh Electronics","offers":[{"title":"Matte black","offer_id":68002186068335,"sku":"NEUMANN-U-87-AI-MATTE-BLACK","price":394900.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Nickel","offer_id":68002197864815,"sku":"NEUMANN-U-87-AI-NICKEL","price":394900.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/4766\/0399\/files\/NEUMANN-U-87-AI-FET-CONDENSER-MICROPHONES-SHIVANSH-ELECTRONICS-1.webp?v=1793676681","url":"https:\/\/shivanshelectronics.in\/products\/neumann-u-87-ai-fet-condenser-microphones","provider":"Shivansh Electronics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}