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Please be aware that global supply shortages outside our control may interfere with our normal delivery times and product availability. For more information, email sales@proacoustics.com or call us at 888-256-4112.The readers of the SOUND ON SOUND magazine have voted: U 87 Ai - the BEST MICROPHONE, announced during the Winter NAMM show 2012 in Anaheim, California/
The SOS award went to products, that "have made our lives in the studio all the more enjoyable". It is a further evidence for the reputation of the U 87 Ai as the world famous, professional standard studio condenser microphone. Until today the U 87 sets the mark in the microphone industry by which all others are measured.
The U 87 presents a wide range of features and versatility that make it to one of the most desirable mics available. Our users are recognising the microphone immediately by its distinctive design. Well-known for its warm and well balanced characteristics - your perfect choice as vocal microphone for all types of music and speech. The usage as main microphone for orchestra recordings or as spot mic for single instruments make it the most general-purpose microphone - in studios, for broadcasting, film and television.
The U 87* is equipped with a large dual-diaphragm capsule with three directional patterns: omnidirectional, cardioid and figure-8. These are selectable with a switch below the headgrille.
A 10 dB attenuation switch is located on the rear. It enables the microphone to handle sound pressure levels up to 127 dB without distortion.
Furthermore, the low frequency response can be reduced to compensate for proximity effect.
| Acoustical operating principle | Pressure gradient transducer |
|---|---|
| Acoustical operating principle | Omnidirectional, cardioid, figure-8 |
| Frequency range | 20 Hz...20 kHz |
| Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm | 20/28/22 mV/Pa |
| Rated impedance | 200 ohms |
| Rated load impedance | 1000 ohms |
| Equivalent SPL CCIR 486-3 | 26/23/25 dB |
| Equivalent SPL DIN/IEC 651 | 15/12/14 dB-A |
| S/N ratio CCIR 486-3 | 68/71/69 dB |
| S/N ratio DIN/IEC 651 | 79/82/80 dB |
| Maximum SPL for THD 0.5% | 117 dB (cardioid) |
| Maximum SPL for THD 0.5% with preattenuation | 127 dB |
| Maximum output voltage | 390 mV |
| Dynamic range of the microphone amplifier DIN/IEC 651 | 105 dB |
| Supply voltage | 48 V ± 4 V |
| Current consumption | 0.8 mA |
| Matching connector | XLR3F |
| Dimensions (Dia. x Length) | 2.2" (56 mm) x 7,87" (200 mm) |
| Weight | 1.10 lbs (500 g) |
Usually arrives in 5-9 business days.
Usually arrives in 5-9 business days.
Usually arrives in 5-9 business days.
Usually arrives in 5-9 business days.
Usually arrives in 5-9 business days.
