Recording studio microphone

The Neumann U 87 Ai is the studio mic people mean when they say “U 87”. It’s the world’s most famous large-diaphragm condenser and has been the studio standard since 1967. c833

1. Type & design
Large-diaphragm condenser mic with FET circuitry
*Dual-diaphragm  capsule*- same capsule family as the legendary U 67 tube mic
Solid-state FET design for low noise and reliability
Hand-built in Germany with an all-metal body c83327d1

2. Polar patterns & controls
It’s multi-pattern, switchable on the mic body:
Omnidirectional - picks up 360°
Cardioid - rejects rear noise, standard for vocals
Figure-8 - picks up front and back, rejects sides c833

It also has:
Switchable 10dB pad to handle loud sources up to 127dB SPL
Switchable low-cut filter to cut rumble and proximity effect 38e7c833

3. Sound characteristics
Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz
Sound: Clean, balanced, natural with a smooth midrange presence
Known for unmatched clarity and low self-noise
Works on almost anything without sounding harsh or sibilant
The reason it’s a standard: it sounds “mix-ready” right out of the box 38e7c8338e3b