{"product_id":"neumann-u-87-ai-studio-set-fet-condenser-microphones","title":"NEUMANN U 87 Ai Studio Set","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 Studio Set\u003c\/strong\u003e combines the U 87 Ai large-diaphragm studio condenser microphone with its EA 87 elastic suspension in the EA 87 Ai wooden box: the world's best-known studio microphone, ready for the stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe U 87 Ai has shaped the sound of countless records since 1967 and is the standard microphone for speech and vocals. Three polar patterns, pad and low cut make it adaptable to a wide range of applications, and the EA 87 elastic suspension, designed for the U 87 Ai, keeps structure-borne noise and mechanical shocks away from the microphone. The set is available in nickel and in matte black (U 87 Ai mt Studio Set with EA 87 mt).\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;\"\u003eMicrophone with elastic suspension\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;\"\u003eU 87 Ai + EA 87\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;\"\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\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;\"\u003eSet with the EA 87 elastic suspension (5\/8\"-27 swivel mount, adapter for 1\/2\" and 3\/8\") in the EA 87 Ai 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 (U 87 Ai mt in the matte black set)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eEA 87 elastic suspension (EA 87 mt in the matte black set)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eEA 87 Ai wooden box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eCardboard box packaging\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 Studio Set\u003c\/strong\u003e: matte black, Cat. No. 008661\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eU 87 Ai Studio Set\u003c\/strong\u003e: nickel, Cat. No. 008660\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 Studio Set: 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 Studio Set 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 does the U 87 Ai Studio Set contain?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe U 87 Ai microphone, the EA 87 elastic suspension and the EA 87 Ai wooden box, packed in a cardboard box (U 87 Ai mt and EA 87 mt in the matte black set).\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 Studio Set in India?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe NEUMANN U 87 Ai Studio Set 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":68002214084975,"sku":"NEUMANN-U-87-AI-STUDIO-SET-MATTE-BLACK","price":349900.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Nickel","offer_id":68002228142447,"sku":"NEUMANN-U-87-AI-STUDIO-SET-NICKEL","price":349900.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/4766\/0399\/files\/NEUMANN-U-87-AI-STUDIO-SET-FET-CONDENSER-MICROPHONES-SHIVANSH-ELECTRONICS-1.webp?v=1793676726","url":"https:\/\/shivanshelectronics.in\/products\/neumann-u-87-ai-studio-set-fet-condenser-microphones","provider":"Shivansh Electronics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}