2016 Neumann U87Ai Factory Refurbished Condenser Mic w/Woodbox, Multi-Pattern, Black

SOLD

Up for consideration is an as-new, factory refurbished Neumann U87i multi-pattern condenser microphone, fresh from the factory, unopened, unused. The classic U87Ai mics are highly coveted for pro studios because they sound great on everything, take EQ well, and have a polished, well-recognized "like a record" sound. Also, the new models have a higher output, which is preferable on quiet sources. You will find these U87Ai mics in widespread use in all the great recording studios, like Abbey Road, where they currently have 11 of them!!! Lastely, the problem with buying a used U87 is that since they are studio workhorses, that means that many of them have 1,000s of hours on them, and are likely to be way are out of spec, in need a good cleaning -- as well as other repair service. Buying a new U87Ai gives you a mic that sounds the way it is supposed to sound and is backed up by the full Neumann Warranty!!!

U87Ai SPECS:
* Polar Patterns: Cardioid,
Omni, Figure 8
* Refurbished: 8/2016
* -10 dB Pad Switch
* Bass Roll-off Switch
* 48 V Phantom
* Wood Box
* Made in Germany

U87AI FACTORY REFURBISHED
This is a factory refurbished, as-new mic with full 2-year warranty. It sounds amazing, and quite different from some other used U87Ai's I have heard. Click HERE for 1270 Hi-Res photos of this mic, and for comparison purposes here are some photos of the 87 mics I have sold [ 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 ]

OLD OR NEW
There is much debate over the differences between the old U87i and the new U87Ai. Many prefer the older design for its warmth and richness, and great headroom. Others prefer the U87Ai, because it has lower self-noise as well as higher output. There are then others for whom there is no discernable difference!!! Here is a video comparison of the 2 mics from Recording Hacks, and here is a audio shootout of the 2 from Gearslutz. Here is some info from the Neumann website [ 1 | 2 | 3 ]

AUTHORIZED NEUMANN DEALER
I am an authorized Neumann dealer and I also have a new nickel-finish U87Ai in stock.

SHIPPING & TERMS
USA insured shipping is $19.95 via USPS Priority. Satisfaction. Thanks for looking. This auction is for a factory refurbished Neumann U87Ai microphone, instruction booklet, in the foam-lined wooden case. No other accessories are included, but a new Neumann SG287 stand mount is also available with the purchase of the mic.

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