Variable large-diaphragm microphone

Pressure-gradient transducer with dual-diaphragm capsule

The classic studio microphone

Three polar patterns: omnidirectional, cardioid, figure-8

Switchable low-frequency roll-off

Switchable 10 dB pad

Ideal as a primary and backup microphone in a wide range of recording situations

Neumann U87 Ai specifications

Acoustic operating principle Pressure-gradient transducer

Polar pattern Omnidirectional, cardioid, figure-8 plus

Frequency range 20 Hz ... 20 kHz

Sensitivity at 1 kHz with 1 kohm 20/28/22 mV / Pa1)

Nominal impedance 200 ohms

Nominal load impedance 1 kohms

Equivalent noise level, CCIR2) 26/23/25 dB1)

Equivalent noise level, A-weighted2) 15/12/14 dB-A1)

Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR2) (rel. 94 dB SPL) 68/71/69 dB1)

Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted2) (rel. 94 dB SPL) 79/82/80 dB1)

Max SPL for THD 0.5% 3) 117 dB (cardioid)

Max SPL for THD 0.5% with pad3) 127 dB

Max output voltage 390 mV

Microphone amplifier dynamic range (A-weighted) 105 dB

Supply voltage (P48, IEC 61938) 48 V ± 4 V

Current consumption (P48, IEC 61938) 0.8 mA

Matching connectors XLR3F

Weight 500 g

Diameter 56 mm

Length 200 mm