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Industry-standard mike with excellent sound and reliability
This is a famous model of condenser microphone which has been in production for many years. I own a number of reasonable quality large-diaphragm microphones and, of these, this is the one which I use most often in my project studio. My main uses are for male vocals and acoustic guitar, and for these applications it performs very well. The sound is clear with, to my ears, no obvious loudness or quietness in any frequency range. I have also used this to record electric guitar amplifier (I'm always a little nervous about this as the U87 is rather expensive so I tend not to subject it to too loud a signal close up). This has worked ok although for this use I would often prefer a dynamic microphone, or perhaps a combination of each type. In summary this is a classic high-quality all-rounder. If I had to pick just one mike from my collection to use on everything this would be it.
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It's the mic you need!
Simply put Neumann U87 Ai has upgraded my recordings to a Pro level. I record my music, voice overs and youtube videos with it exclusively. Guitars, vocals, percussions all shine when you use it. If you are serious about your recording gear this is a must have!
Pros:
Sound quality is outstanding.
Cons:
Pricy - but totally worth it.
Pros:
Sound quality is outstanding.
Cons:
Pricy - but totally worth it.
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perfect
The microphone is very good. It is a veritable classic microphone.And I must praise thomann's service quality and work efficiency, especially when I urgently need a microphone.
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The undisputed studio benchmark – pure detail, depth, and character.
Having used the Neumann U87 Ai extensively in my vocal signal chain (paired with high-end conversion), I can confidently say that its reputation is 100% earned.
Sound & Performance:
The sound is rich, authoritative, and sits in the mix with minimal processing. It captures the natural body and chest resonance of lower vocal registers with stunning weight, while the upper-mid bump gives vocal lines an effortless clarity that punches right through heavy instrumentation. Whether tracking deep baritones or delicate lead vocals, the detail and micro-dynamics it recovers are exceptional.
Build & Versatility:
The build quality is pure German precision — heavy, solid, and built like a tank. Having switchable polar patterns (cardioid, omni, figure-8), a -10dB pad, and a low-cut filter makes it a absolute workhorse in the studio, capable of capturing anything from acoustic instruments to pristine vocal performances.
Verdict:
It is an investment, but it instantly elevates the final production quality. Once you record through a U87, you understand why it remains the industry standard in top-tier studios worldwide. Worth every single cent.
Sound & Performance:
The sound is rich, authoritative, and sits in the mix with minimal processing. It captures the natural body and chest resonance of lower vocal registers with stunning weight, while the upper-mid bump gives vocal lines an effortless clarity that punches right through heavy instrumentation. Whether tracking deep baritones or delicate lead vocals, the detail and micro-dynamics it recovers are exceptional.
Build & Versatility:
The build quality is pure German precision — heavy, solid, and built like a tank. Having switchable polar patterns (cardioid, omni, figure-8), a -10dB pad, and a low-cut filter makes it a absolute workhorse in the studio, capable of capturing anything from acoustic instruments to pristine vocal performances.
Verdict:
It is an investment, but it instantly elevates the final production quality. Once you record through a U87, you understand why it remains the industry standard in top-tier studios worldwide. Worth every single cent.
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No need to say. There are reasons that this microphone is studio standard.
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U87 Ai (G.O.A.T.)
I owed this mic years ago and sold it (bad idea). After buying a bunch of cheaper mics which claimed to get close I could have saved all that money because for me the U87Ai is the (G.O.A.T.) for me, be it recording of vocals, choirs or instruments. It is just a workhouse that never fails me and I hear the difference between all my other prosumer mics.
If you have the money this is a must have ……
If you have the money this is a must have ……
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Fantastic!
I'm not so technical and don't no every detail. But this microphone sounds perfect. I think that I will never buy another one. I'm completely satisfied how it sounds. It doesn't cut the bass on the vocals, like some of the cheaper ones have done, that I have bought.
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Neumann still rules !!
After a "burn in" period, the Neumann U87-Ai is proving indispensable. This microphone will most likely outlive me: my progeny shall someday plug in, mic up, and exclaim "Holy S**t". I need say no more. Buy it; you must.
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Great mic
great microphone. low nose clear flat frequency response
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