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Neumann U 87 Rhodium Edition large-diaphragm condenser microphone

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Neumann U 87 Rhodium Edition large-diaphragm condenser microphone
Product no: 9000-0038-0628 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

The U 87 by Neumann was introduced half a century ago and is known to be one of the most popular studio microphones of all time. The in-your-face vocal recordings we hear in modern-day recordings are thanks to this legendary microphone. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of this high-quality piece of studio equipment, Neumann have released a special limited-edition model with a rhodium finish. There are only 500 of these editions available world-wide! It comes with a shock mount, a framed certificate of authenticity and a pair of gloves, complete in a classy aluminium hard case.

Features of the U 87

Using the switch on the front, you can choose between three different directional characteristics, namely: cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-8. For loud audio sources such as electric guitar amplifiers and drums, the U87 features a -10 dB attenuator to ensure your recordings are free of distortion and clipping. Finally, you can prevent proximity effect and other unwanted noise in the low frequencies with the built-in high-pass filter.

Specifications

Product features

Tube microphone	no
Microphone sensitivity (dBV/PA)	-31
Microphone impedance	200-249 ohms
Low-cut filter	yes
Maximum SPL	120 dB - 129 dB
Maximum frequency	20 - 20.9 kHz
Microphone accessories	shock mount, pop filter, case
Minimum frequency	20 - 21 Hz
Pad switch	yes
Polar pattern	cardioid, figure-8 / bi-directional, omni-directional
Stereo	no

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	4,1 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	40,3 x 35,5 x 16,7 cm

Product specifications

Neumann U 87 Rhodium Edition
large-diaphragm condenser microphone
pickup patterns:
- omnidirectional
- cardioid
- figure-8
frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
sensitivity: -31 dB/PA
nominal impedance: 200 ohms
equivalent sound level: 23 dB
signal-to-noise ratio: 71 dB
max. SPL for THD 0.5%: 117 dB (cardioid)
max. output capacity: 390 mV
mic amp dynamic range: 105 dB
power supply: 48V ± 4 V
power consumption: 0.8 mA
connector: XLR
included:
- shock mount
- framed certificate of authenticity
- gloves
- aluminium case
finish: rhodium
weight: 500 g
diameter: 56 mm
length: 200 mm

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