neumann u 87 ai stereo woodbrass italia

in a word the neumann classic three directional characteristics and switchable pre attenuation ensure suitability for a wide range of applications 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 applicationsthe u 87 ai condenser microphone is a large diaphragm microphone with three polar patterns and a unique frequency and transient response characteristic users recognize the microphone immediately by its distinctive design it is a good choice for most general purpose applications in studios for broadcasting film and television the u 87 ai is used as a main microphone for orchestra recordings as a spot mic for single instruments and extensively as a vocal microphone for all types of music and speech acoustic featuresthe u 87 ai is addressed from the front marked with the neumann logo the frequency response of the cardioid and figure 8 directional characteristics are very flat for frontal sound incidence even in the upper frequency range the microphone can be used very close to a sound source without the sound becoming unnaturally harsh by means of a high pass filter interferences through subsonic and low frequencies are reduced remarkably polar patternsthe dual diaphragm capsule is elastically mounted and protected by a large headgrille a switch below the headgrille selects the three directional patterns omnidirectional cardioid and figure 8 a window above this switch shows the symbol of the selected characteristic electrical featuresthe letter a in the name indicates a more recent generation as compared to the u 87 i microphones tha