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Recommended Uses For Product	Singing
Brand	Neumann
Connectivity Technology	XLR
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Color	Nickel
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Audio Sensitivity	127 dB
Item Weight	500 Grams
Impedance	200 Ohm

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Switchable low frequency roll-off
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Microphone Form Factor

Microphone Only

Power Source

Corded Electric

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

82 dB

Number of Channels

Frequency Range

20 Hz-20 kHz

Frequency Response

20 KHz

Noise Level

6 dB

Item Weight

1.1 pounds

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B0016ZSIP2

Item model number

7022

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#1,206 in Multipurpose Condenser Microphones

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Date First Available

July 18, 2004

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Nickel

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56 Millimeters

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The U 87 has been the standard of the recording industry since 1967. This microphone is famous for its warm sound and well-balanced characteristics. The current U 87A yields a 6dB improvement in signal-to-noise over its predecessor. Includes EA87 Shockmount, windscreen, cable and a wooden jewelers box. The Neumann U87 studio Microphone is famous for its warm sound and well-balanced characteristics. Equipped with a large dual-diaphragm capsule with 3 selectable directional patterns: omnidirectional, cardioid, and figure-8, it offers a 6dB improvement in signal-to-noise over its predecessor. A 10dB attenuation switch enables the U87 to handle sound levels up to 127dB without distortion; and the low frequency response can be reduced to compensate for proximity effect. The preferred studio vocal mic for decades, the Neumann U87 also makes a great main mic for band or home studio recordings, as well as a spot mic for single instruments. Frequency range: 20Hz to 20kHz; impedance rated at 200 ohms. The Shockmount includes a windscreen, cable, EA87 elastic suspension and comes in a wooden jeweler's box. Requires phantom power.

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audio sensitivity	127 decibels	-48 decibels	4 decibels	-59 decibels	11 decibels	11 decibels
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It's a Neumann U87 - what else do you need to know?

Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2021

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Industry standard microphone for a reason. Yes, it's *really* expensive. Yes, it's a also just a little bit better. What mic to pick depends on who is singing and what kind of tone you want out of their voice. The Neumann U87 might not be the exact sound everyone is looking for but it's a standard for a reason. You may or may not like a different mic for a specific application but there is nothing you can fault the U87 for. If I had to pick just one mic from my collection, this would be it.

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A. Paes

Don't buy with them I was robbed!

Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2014

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I bought a Neumann and recieved chinese mic just like it but without the logo.A phony one! I was robbed!!!

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Ian North

A good mic overpriced beyond belief.

Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2013

When I owned I.N.S. Recording in New York City this was our main vocal mic. That was from 1981 to 1993. At that time if you did not own this mic you would not be considered a professional studio. We had platinum albums that were recorded using this mic. That said, while this is a very accurate mic, I would not choose this to record vocals or acoustic instruments today. Indeed, I would choose an M Audio Sputnik over this, which has a more modern and flattering sound and is a fraction of the cost. For this kind of money the sound should be magic and it is not.

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Great mic

Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2019

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Great mic and pure sound.

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sdarr

You get what you pay for

Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2020

Can you use a clone and get good results? Sure. Will you get the same high end sparkle and mojo you get with a REAL NEUMAN U87 AI, ABSOLUTELY NOT! Let's be honest, anyone that doesn't understand WHY one should pay this amount for a real Neuman, is not musically experienced enough to know the difference from a dime a dozen harsh Chinese Mic, and what this microphone has to offer. There is a reason it is trusted in any serious studio.

It will sound GREAT on MOST voices. It sounds incredible in the mix. Hands down, a studio favorite.

Don't be fooled by the haters who wish they had a real U87 AI. It's a shame that people can leave reviews here that have never even HEARD the mic or understand the art of professional audio engineering.

I tried every clone in the book trying to convince myself they would be close enough to a real U87 AI. They aren't close.

Pareto principle in full effect. You can pay 20% the cost of the U87 for a clone, and get 80% of the sound quality of a U87 AI. But you truly must pay the extra 80% to get that last finishing touch Grammy Record last 20% magic that ONLY a REAL Neuman U87 AI will give you.

It brings out all the nuances in my voice and truly gives me more confidence as a singer. It captures unique qualities in my voice that no other mic is able to capture. Pair it with a Vintech X73i for a little extra grit and character. Or you can dial it into a Great River MP-500NV for the best of both worlds, but providing a tad more smooth buttery softness. Ad an API 512C, and you'll enjoy a nice punchy, aggressive quality to this mic. Sure, these pre-amps are great, but the point is this microphone ROCKS and I don't have to wonder anymore. I own it, and it performs incredibly. End of story. Buy this microphone if you can afford it, or heck...maybe even if you can't afford. You won't be sorry. There is a reason these mics retain their value.

You get what you pay for.

Enjoy!

In Summary. Yes. It's all that.

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J. D. BROWN

Simply the best

Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2012

First I want to start by saying that I am an apprenticing sound engineer who aspires to have his own studio one day, and am slowly amassing a collection of audio equipment. I now own 5 microphones, the Blue Baby Bottle, the Blue Woodpecker, an AKG C414 XLS, an AKG C414 XLII, and now, the crown jewel of my collection: the Neumann U87.

It comes boxed in a beautiful rosewood box. It rests perfectly in the foam shaped to fit the microphone inside the box. This and the AKGC414, in my opinion, is the most well packaged microphone on the market, and I would have no reservations about having it shipped. Rest assured it will arrive safe and sound.

Now, on to the microphone. This microphone is simply the best microphone available. It is a classic microphone and has been used for decades in countless hit records. It is one of my most valued tools in my studio, and any studio I visit, I expect them to have it. The signal is perhaps one of the cleanest signals I've ever heard. Its amazing, and produces the highest quality audio I have ever seen. The U87 and the AKGC414 are my two favorite microphones. It doesn't necessarily "blow the competition out of the water", but it is a noticeable upgrade from the C414. I think this is the best investment I have made in my studio besides my Avalon vt 737sp. I have never had such ease at mastering projects before the U87. It brings out the full character of the voice you are looking to record. It is ideal for nearly any recording situation, close miking a vocalist, or even recording an entire orchestra ensemble: this microphone truly delivers. Even though it only has 3 cardioid patterns, they are the three most useful, and I doubt the others will be mixed. If I truly need a different pattern, I just switch to the C414. I breeze through projects now that I have this microphone, sometimes I have to do hardly any EQing to achieve the sound that satisfies me.

You will not be disappointed in this microphone. Please be sure you know what you're doing before making an investment in a microphone like this. You can't just plug this into your computer and get professional results. You will need a high quality preamp (i use the Avalon vt 737sp) and a high quality ADC (analog to digital converter). If you don't have these things, don't come crying to Amazon saying that it can be compared to much cheaper microphones (like a certain Amazon reviewer who will go unnamed). If you are a professional audio engineer, or just someone with a project studio that truly wants the best sound available, this is the microphone with you.

Just get it, you'll never look back.

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David Carlin

Not worth it

Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2012

I've been playing music and recording for over 30 years......I ran a test between the high dollar U87 and some very inexpensive mics from CAD / MXL and Audio Technica and there was next to no difference. There is a huge markup on this Mic and it is mainly from past nostalgia. Since then many of the same parts are used in a variety of Mics. I used a very inexpensive Audio Techica through an Alesis Firewire Mixer as a preamp and had excellent results. The Mic cost about 65.00 with a frequency response of 20 to 20khz which is completely in the human hearing range......

I guess we can thank Mass production and the fact that many of these mics are made in China. Quality control is good, but to spend 3,000 and above for a condensor microphone these days is a waste of money period.

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中古で安く買えた～めったに無いチャンスだった。

Reviewed in Japan on July 20, 2013

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説明では一回のみ使用となっていた。見た目も悪そうなところは無かった。音色については手持ちのU87Ai と比較したがそん色は無かった。市場では24～25 万円のところ18万円だったから良い買い物だったと思っている。またU87シリーズが増員となった。

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