Neumann U87 AI Studio Microphone Set, Nickel - Nearly New

Name: Neumann U87 AI Studio Microphone Set, Nickel - Nearly New
Brand: Neumann
Price: 2208 GBP
Availability: BackOrder

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Summary of returns policies and timescales

This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.

UK & Europe	EU Standard	Gear4music Standard	Gear4music Optional
Return Period	14 days	30 days	up to 180 days
Standard delivery charges refunded?	Yes	Yes	Yes, up to 30 days
Upgraded delivery charges refunded?	Standard costs only	Standard costs only	Standard costs only
Free collection on cancellation	No	No	Yes, up to 30 days
Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item	Yes, within 14 days	Yes, within 14 days	Yes, within 30 days

We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.

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APR Representative 14.9%
Initial deposit £220.80
Estimated Monthly Payment £56.03
Estimated Total Payable £2,910.24

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12 months	21.90%	£25.00	12 months: £21.51 Final Payment: £21.51 No settlement fee	£283.12
24 months	21.90%	£25.00	24 months: £11.92 Final Payment: £11.92 No settlement fee	£311.08
36 months	21.90%	£25.00	36 months: £8.77 Final Payment: £8.77 No settlement fee	£340.72
48 months	14.90%	£25.00	48 months: £6.34 Final Payment: £6.34 No settlement fee	£329.32

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Pay by Finance

To help you understand how our finance options work, the examples below are based on a total order value of £250:

Finance	APR Rep.	Deposit to Pay	Payments	Total Payable
12 months	21.90%	£25.00	12 months: £21.51 Final Payment: £21.51 No settlement fee	£283.12
24 months	21.90%	£25.00	24 months: £11.92 Final Payment: £11.92 No settlement fee	£311.08
36 months	21.90%	£25.00	36 months: £8.77 Final Payment: £8.77 No settlement fee	£340.72
48 months	14.90%	£25.00	48 months: £6.34 Final Payment: £6.34 No settlement fee	£329.32

How to Apply

You should get an instant answer on whether your application has been successful, though in some rare cases our finance provider may need to look at the application in more detail.

Key Features

Create that instantly recognisable, iconic sound with this legendary mic
Smooth frequency response avoids sound clipping and distortion
Accurate reproduction produces crisp, clear recordings
Includes a shock mount for minimal operation sound and background buzz

Neumann U87 AI Studio Microphone Set, Nickel - Nearly New Overview

Legendary. You may not know the name, but you know the mic. The tapered body and iconic head grille design of the Neumann U87 Ai is exactly what you picture when you think 'studio mic'.

First introduced in 1967, this mic has been used by the artists you love for over 50 years. Mac Miller, Sam Smith, Joey Ramone, Nina Simone, you name it. Remember that little song 'Staying Alive' by the Bee Gees? You've got it. That was recorded on the U87.

Be a part of history and record like a star with the Neumann U87 Ai.

Nearly New: This product may have been opened for quality control purposes, returned by a customer, refurbished, or may have non-essential parts or software missing. Otherwise, the product operates as new. This is a great opportunity to buy a fully functioning product at a discounted price.

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Classic design

There's no need to worry. It may be a classic but it's still with the times. As technology has improved, so has this mic.

Listening to Nina Simone's historic songs, careful listeners will hear background fizz in them. With the upgraded U87 Ai, you won't have to worry about that. Its fully equipped with modern electronic components, so your tracks are the sharpest they've ever sounded. The new updates also include increased operational headroom. Which lets you get up close and personal with the U87 Ai, without producing any ugly, distorted sounds. Be as loud and as bold as you dare. Sing like Nina, Cher, and Tina Turner. No matter what, you'll produce a record with razor-sharp, pristine clarity.

The full results of the update? Unmatched clarity, beautiful natural sounds, and a unique midrange presence. The U87 Ai is truly the ultimate vocal microphone.

Versatile

Want to record more than just your voice? Maybe you want some instruments? Maybe some backing vocals? Dialogue? You can do it all.

The U87 Ai features switchable polar patterns so that you can change the direction and angle of the mic's sensitivity. Pick up exactly what you want. With omnidirectional, cardioid, and figure-8 patterns, you can achieve all types of sound recordings. And it doesn't matter if you're a seasoned professional or just starting out. You can change these patterns at the flick of the switch just below the mesh headgrille. It's super easy to create super sound with the Neumann U87 Ai.

Get those pristine, clear-cut sounds. You can also adjust the dB and frequency sensitivity of the U87 Ai. When activating the attenuation switch on the rear, the mic is capable of handling sound pressure levels up to 127dB without distortion. Another switch allows you to adjust the cutoff frequency. This reduces low frequency interference directly at the mic's input stage. Immediately eliminate natural or accidental booming bass notes without the need to 'fix it in post'.

Unparalleled quality

Better sound than before. It may have the traditional look, but the U87 Ai has a brand-new sound that is second to none. Now it gives 6dB lower noise and 10dB more signal to noise than its predecessor.

Building on its predecessor, the U87 Ai uses a DC-DC converter never seen in this series before. It allows higher internal voltages to be stabilized from the 48v supply, which in turn allows for better noise figures and more dynamic range. Picking up a full audio frequency range of 20Hz - 20kHz, it clearly delivers the lowest of lows and the highest of highs without distortion or obscurity. You'll get the volume and clarity you want for your recordings.

The U87 Ai has a minimal signal path and a transformer balanced output that ensures maximum signal integrity and high common mode rejection. You will be producing records with a pure, unadulterated sound that comes straight from the source. Not only this, but fitted with a unique FET circuit, the U87 Ai displays a high input impedance at low frequencies for a solid bass response. As a result, the U87 Ai is often seen in front of bass and guitar cabinets. And for classical recordings, is frequently used as a spot mic for soloists. A stereo pair of U87 Ais is the preferred choice of many engineers for recording piano in virtually any genre from pop and jazz to classical music.

No recording studio is complete without the legendary Neumann U87 Ai. Be a part of that legend and experience its prestigious sound.

Reviews

"[The U87] will reliably give you very good recordings every time." - Sound on Sound, Voted Best Microphone 2012

"Giving you an exceptional level of clarity, the U87 has its own distinct sonic signature, providing a deep, rich, pleasant tone to anything you record." - Voice Council

Features

Variable large diaphragm microphone
Pressure- gradient transducer with double membrane capsule
The studio microphone classic
Three directional characteristics: omni, cardioid, figure-8
Switchable low frequency roll-off
Switchable 10 dB pre- attenuation
Ideal as main and as support microphone in the most differing recording situations
Acoustical operating principle: Pressure gradient transducer