The MXL V87 is a high-quality large-diaphragm condenser microphone built for professional vocal and instrument recording. With a 32mm gold-sputtered capsule and ultra-low-noise circuitry, it delivers warm, detailed sound perfect for vocals, voiceover, podcasting, acoustic instruments, and streaming. The wide frequency response (20 Hz – 20 kHz) and cardioid polar pattern provide excellent focus and isolation, while the durable nickel-plated body and included accessories make it a go-to studio mic for any serious creator. Clean, clear, and consistently reliable, the V87 brings studio-grade performance to your home or pro setup.

Use Case: Large-diaphragm condenser for vocals, instruments, and content creation.

• Studio-Quality Sound: Ideal for vocals, acoustic guitar, podcasting, and voiceover.
• Large 32mm Gold-Sputtered Capsule: Captures rich detail with smooth highs and warm low end.
• Low-Noise Performance: Transformerless FET circuit with 85.5 dB S/N ratio.
• Cardioid Polar Pattern: Reduces background noise and focuses on your source.
• Built to Perform: Handles up to 136 dB SPL for loud sources.
• Ready Out of the Box: Includes shock mount, pop filter, and hard mount.

The V87 delivers the same vocal clarity and intimacy as some of our other mics but with a natural essence to the frequency response, making it appropriate for various voices and applications. The V87 is a go-to for critical vocal recording and has even found its way into Podcast and Voice Over setups for optimal voice capture.

Type

• Condenser microphone

Capsule

• 32mm capsule with Gold-sputtered, 6 micron diaphragm

Frequency response

• 20 Hz – 20 kHz

Polar pattern

• Cardioid

Impedance

• 200 ohms

S/N Ratio

• 85.5 dB (Ref. 1Pa A-weighted)

Max SPL for .5% THD

• 136 dB

Power requirements

• 48V Phantom power

Size and weight

• 47mm x 190mm
• 1.66 in. x 7.48 in.
• 498.95g / 1.1lbs

Metal finish

• Nickle plated