NEUMANN U 87 AI MT — Microphone

Best for

Studios needing a black-finish U 87 Ai for vocals, voice-over, acoustic instruments or multi-pattern general studio capture.

Who should skip

Users needing very high-SPL close miking above 127 dB, tube circuitry, miniature microphones or a budget condenser.

Watchouts

Confirm whether a listing is the microphone-only version or a Studio Set with shock mount/accessories; catalog numbers and UPC differ by package and finish.

Likely add-ons

• balanced XLR microphone cable
• microphone preamp or interface supplying 48 V phantom power
• appropriate stand and mount; the base U 87 Ai mt package does not list a shock mount

Verify before buying

• Is this the black U 87 Ai mt base package, manufacturer catalog number 007023, rather than a Studio Set?
• Are the microphone and wooden box included, and is a shock mount included only if the retailer explicitly adds one?
• Can the seller substantiate authenticity, serial provenance, and current condition?
• Can the intended preamp supply 48 V phantom power, and are the room and mount appropriate for the source?