Neumann U 87
Microphone by Neumann
The U 87 is a large-diaphragm condenser microphone manufactured by Neumann and introduced in 1967. It became the world's most recognised studio vocal microphone, used to record voices from Frank Sinatra to Beyonce, and remains the benchmark against which all studio microphones are measured.
Specifications
| Type | Large-diaphragm condenser (FET, transformer-coupled output) |
| Polar Pattern | Omnidirectional, cardioid, figure-8 (switchable) |
| Frequency Response | 40 Hz - 16 kHz |
| Sensitivity | 8 mV/Pa |
| Dimensions | 200 x 56 mm |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Power Supply | 48V phantom power or 2x 22.5V internal batteries |
| Connections | XLR 3-pin |
| Notes | Introduced 1967 as solid-state successor to U 67. K 87 dual-backplate capsule (34 mm diameter), operated at ~46V. Switchable -10 dB pad and high-pass filter. 200 ohm output impedance. Max SPL 127 dB with pad engaged. Part of FET 80 series. |
