The original U87 sound
With the K87 Premium capsule according to the original specifications, the sound of our kit is faithful to the original microphone found in the world’s largest studios.
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U87 DIY Microphone Kit
From 499,00€ ex. VAT
Our DIY handmade kit is a perfect clone of the legendary Neumann U87 FET microphone ✅ the standard for years in the recording industry and studios around the world. You have the choice in the options, either in DIY it’s you the builder or already assembled by Mic&Mod and ready to play!
The perfect original U87 clone!
The schematic is a full replica of the original microphone. It is a side-address, large-diaphragm design based on K87 capsule, the best FET, premiums componants and a T87 transformer-coupled output circuit.
All components are carefully matched and selected in our workshops. We attach great importance to the precision of our circuits to be as accurate as possible compared to the original.
We have tried to stay as close as possible to the original vintage design, here is the new vintage label from MIC&MOD which will be affixed to every DIY or built model kit!
Included in the DIY Kit
- U87 Silver Microphone Body
- U87 Satin Headbasket 2 layers
- T87 Output Transformer by Replica Microphones®
- Premium K87 Dual-Backplate Capsule by Replica Microphones®, German Gold Mylar
- Premium Silver U87 Shock Mount
- Premium components (Styroflex, Wima, 1% resistor, 2N3819 FET)
- PCB U87 Green Version
- Taiway Switches
- Gold 3 Pin XLR Connector
- Leather Bag
- Vintage metal logo badge M&M curved 16x16 mm (not stuck on microphone)
- Building guide downloadable
Microphone sold unassembled (assembling in option)
⛔️ Electronic skills required
* Free shipping offer from €149
Music sound samples of U87 clone
🎧 Please use headphones for better sound immersion
U87 clone VS original
Will you be able to recognize the original Neumann U87 of the replica?
Microphone A : Neumann U87 (1984 model)
Microphone B : U87 DIY Kit
Specifications
- Directional Pattern : Omnidirectional, cardioid, figure-8
- Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm: 20/28/22 mV/Pa ± 1 dB (Omni/cardioid/8)
- Frequency Range: 20Hz - 20kHz
- Output Pad: 0dB, -10dB + Low Cut
- Output Impedance: 200 Ohms
- Requires +48V Phantom Power
- Max SPL: 127 dB
- Self-noise: 12.0 dB(A)
- Color: Silver
U87 Frequency Curve
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