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Neumann U87AI SET Z Multi-Pattern Condenser Mic, Studio Set,Nickel, w/ EA87MT shockmount, windscreen, cable, wooden box

Neumann U87AI SET Z Multi-Pattern Condenser Mic, Studio Set,Nickel, w/ EA87MT shockmount, windscreen, cable, wooden box
 
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U87AI-SET Z includes
U87Ai Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone (Silver), with EA87MT shockmount, windscreen, wooden box
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!

Natural Response
The U 87 Ai 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 Ai Features:
  • 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
  • Ideal as main and as support microphone in practically all recording situations
Includes
  • Neumann U 87 Ai Condenser Microphone (Studio Set, Nickel)
  • Neumann U 87 Ai Condenser Microphone (Nickel)
  • Neumann EA87 - U87 Shock Mount for U87 Microphones (Nickle)
  • Wooden Box
  • Limited 2-Year Warranty

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5 of 5 Neuman U87AI June 3, 2013
Reviewer: Roland Guerrero from El Paso, TX United States  
I am very happy with my purchase of a Neumann U87AI from PROaudio SOLUTIONS.  The microphone was competitively priced for the high end market and it was shipped and received without any problemsat all.  I will surely recommend PROaudio SOLUTIONS to others in the industry.

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