Neumann U87 Ai Professional Studio Microphone

£1,695

A genuine Neumann U87 Ai large-diaphragm condenser microphone in very good condition, professionally owned and carefully maintained.

This microphone has formed part of the equipment in our professional London recording studios and has been used predominantly for voiceover and spoken-word recording in a controlled studio environment.

It has never been used for touring or live applications and has been very well looked after throughout its professional life.

There is slight denting to the grille and slight scuffing on the front and the back of the outer casing.

The Neumann U87 Ai is one of the world's most recognised professional studio microphones and has long been an industry standard for voiceover, vocals, broadcast, dubbing and audiobook recording. Neumann describes the U87 Ai as a prime choice for speech applications including voiceover and dubbing.

Its combination of clarity, warmth and detailed midrange reproduction makes it particularly well suited to the human voice.

Features:

• Genuine Neumann U87 Ai
• Large-diaphragm condenser microphone
• Three selectable polar patterns: cardioid, omnidirectional and figure-8
• Frequency response: 20 Hz–20 kHz
• Switchable low-cut filter
• Switchable -10 dB pre-attenuation pad
• 48V phantom powered
• Transformer-balanced output
• Very low self-noise
• Excellent speech and vocal reproduction
• Fully working
• Very good cosmetic condition
• Professionally owned and maintained

The U87 Ai remains one of the benchmark microphones for professional voice recording, combining exceptional detail with the natural, refined character for which Neumann microphones are renowned.

This particular microphone has had a relatively gentle professional life, being used principally for voiceover sessions rather than live, touring or location recording.

An excellent opportunity to acquire a genuine professional Neumann U87 Ai at considerably below the cost of purchasing new.

Rycote cradle and pop shield included

Price: £1,695

Inspection and testing welcome.