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A factory-matched pair of Neumann U 87 Ai large-diaphragm condenser microphones, each with an EA 87 suspension mount and a shared briefcase. The U 87 Ai is the reference vocal and general-purpose studio mic: three polar patterns (omni, cardioid, figure-8), a 10 dB pad for up to 127 dB SPL, and a low-frequency rolloff to tame proximity effect. It suits engineers who want a matched stereo pair for orchestral mains, piano, drum overheads or spot mics, and who value the U 87's balanced, warm character over a brighter modern condenser. The pair costs far more than two single mics from most rivals, so it makes sense mainly when matched response between channels matters.
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Lowest price we've seen: $3,000.00 on Nov 12 at SCMS. Tracked across 12 stores since Nov 12.
The U 87 Ai is widely regarded as a dependable, balanced studio workhorse, especially on vocals and speech. Owners of matched pairs value consistent stereo imaging for orchestral and piano work. Criticism centers on its high cost and on its smooth top end, which some find less exciting than brighter rivals.
This is a factory-matched stereo pair of two Neumann U 87 Ai large-diaphragm condenser microphones. Each microphone comes with an EA 87 suspension mount, and the set is supplied in a mic briefcase. The finish is nickel.
Each U 87 Ai has a dual-diaphragm capsule that is elastically mounted and protected by a large headgrille. A switch below the headgrille selects omnidirectional, cardioid or figure-8 pickup, and a window above the switch shows the selected pattern. The microphone is addressed from the front, marked with the Neumann logo.
Two switches on the rear control the signal. One applies a 10 dB attenuation, which lets the microphone handle sound pressure levels up to 127 dB without distortion. The other sets a low-frequency cutoff that reduces subsonic and low-frequency interference and compensates for proximity effect. The "A" in the name marks updated electronics compared with the U 87 i built from 1967 to 1986. The capsule is unchanged, and the circuitry gives higher sensitivity and an improved signal-to-noise ratio.
