The U87 presents a wide range of features and versatility that make it 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 a vocal microphone for all types of music and speech. Its usage as the main microphone for orchestra recordings or as a spot mic for single instruments makes it the most general-purpose microphone - in studios, for broadcasting, film and television.
The U87 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.
Applications
The U 87 Ai condenser microphone is a large-diaphragm microphone with three polar patterns and a unique frequency and transient response characteristic.
Users recognize the microphone immediately by its distinctive design. It is a good choice for most general purpose applications in studios, for broadcasting, film and television.
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.
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