Question 1

Is this microphone worth it??

Accepted Answer

Short answer: For most situations outside of a multi-million-dollar studio, no.

Long answer: If you like the sound of this mic, have money to spare and are currently working a successful, profitable recording business, then it may be worth it. For this mic, you're also paying for the Neumann brand, the materials, the effort of skilled workers who make them by hand, and the mic's prominence. The U87 is the industry-standard microphone for recording voices (especially in animation and music) and works on pretty much anything you put in front of it. It may not often be the best-sounding choice, but it's never the wrong choice. It's also the one mic every decent sound engineer has worked with extensively.
But get this microphone only if you'll be using it regularly and won't regret the price tag.

Question 2

Does it need an external power supply or can it be powered by phantom power?

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Yes can be powered by phantom power U 87 Ai ................ ni ............. Cat. No. 007022Standard version with male 3-pole connector in- sert and satin nickel  nish. Requires XLR 3 F cable connector.The microphone is wired as per DIN EN 60268-12 or IEC 60268-12:Modulation is connected to pins 2 and 3, the shield to pin1. A sudden sound pressure rise in front of the diaphragm causes a positive voltage to appear at pin 2.The U 87 Ai has an electrical source impedance of 200 ohms. The input impedance of the following ampli er should be at least  ve times as great, i.e.1000 ohms.U 87 Ai mt ............ blk ............ Cat. No. 007023As above, but with matt black  nish.The circuitry increases operational headroom of the U 87 Ai by supplying the bias voltages for the capsule through a reduced resistance. The result is a higher sensitivity of 10 dB for identical sound pressure levels, and an improved S/N ratio of 3 dB.Power Requirements	48 V+/- 4 VPad	Yes, 10 dBOutput Connectors

Question 3

Repair/advice for Neumann U 87 mic with hi frequency noise and popping sound eveery few minutes?

Accepted Answer

I would get a hold of Neumann repair department they are very good, they’re fast and they’re very reasonable with the prices

Question 4

is the mic include any warranty？

Accepted Answer

There is no warranty remaining on this mic but it is in excellent working condition.

ASIN	B0016ZSIP2
Antenna Location	Studio Recordings, Instrumental Recording, Vocals
Audible Noise	6 Decibels
Audio Sensitivity	127 Decibels
Best Sellers Rank	#80,754 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #773 in Multipurpose Condenser Microphones
Brand	Neumann
Built-In Media	Wooden Jeweler's Box, Stand Mount
Color	Nickel
Compatible Devices	Audio Interface, Mixing Console, Digital Recorder
Connectivity Technology	XLR
Connector Type	XLR
Customer Reviews	3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars (13)
Enclosure Material	Metal
Frequency Range	20 Hz-20 kHz
Frequency Response	20 Hz
Hardware Platform	PC
Impedance	200 Ohms
Item Dimensions	11.1 x 6 x 11.1 inches
Item Weight	2.56 Pounds
Manufacturer	Neumann
Mfr Part Number	7022
Microphone Form Factor	Microphone Only
Model Name	U 87 Ai
Model Number	U 87 Ai
Number of Channels	1
Polar Pattern	Multipattern
Power Source	Phantom Power
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	82 dB
Special Feature	Three switchable polar patterns: cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-8
UPC	615104070226
Unit Count	1.0 Count

Neumann U 87 Ai Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone - Nickel

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