The U 87 is probably the best known and most widely used Neumann studio microphone. It is equipped with a large dual-diaphragm capsule with three directional patterns: omnidirectional, cardioid and figure-8. These are selectable with a switch below the headgrille.
A 10 dB attenuation switch is located on the rear. It enables the microphone to handle sound pressure levels up to 127 dB without distortion.
Furthermore, the low frequency response can be reduced to compensate for proximity effect. This is truly the classic of the family line.
Type:
Pressure gradient transducer
Frequency Response:
20 to 20,000 Hz
Polar Pattern:
Omnidirectional, cardioid, figure-8
Sensitivity (at 1,000 Hz):
20/28/22 mV/Pa* - *according to IEC 60268-1; CCIR-weighting acccording to CCIR 468-3, quasi peak; A-weighting according to IEC 61672-1, RMS*
Impedance:
200 Ohms
Low Frequency Response Switch Positions:
Yes
Attenuator Switch Positions:
10 dB pre-attenuation switchable
Weight:
500 g
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