Neumann U 89 i Large Diaphragm Multipattern Microphone with Wood Box Case

The U 89 i is a universal studio microphone combining classic transformer coupled circuit topology with a state of the art Neumann capsule. It is the prime choice for voice over and speech due to its linear yet smooth response. With its five selectable polar patterns, low noise and distortion, it covers almost any recoding situation in any genre. The U 89 i is similar in appearance to the legendary Neumann U 87 but smaller in size and lighter weight. The U 89 I was introduced in 1980 with the goal to improve upon the classic Neumann U 87. While the latter has remained the world’s most beloved large diaphragm condenser microphone, the U 89 i is indeed technically superior in many respects. Not only can the U 89 i handle much higher sound pressure levels, it also has a more flexible low cut filter (lin, 80Hz, 160 Hz) to suppress rumble and compensate for the proximity effect. And in addition to the three main polar patterns, omni, cardioid, and figure-8, the U 89 i offers two intermediate positions, wide cardioid and hypercardioid. Its K89 dual diaphragm condenser capsule is an advanced design with an extended, very smooth frequency response in all polar patterns. Its diffuse-field response is very even, too, which is crucial for natural sounding recordings in reverberant environments. In other words, the U 89 i’s sound balance remains intact as you switch between polar patterns, and any off-axis sound, including spill from other instruments, is picked up uncolored. This is quite extraordinary for a large diaphragm microphone.

Features

• Universal studio microphone
• Five directional characteristics
• High linearity for all polar patterns
• Uncolored off-axis response
• Compact size
• Switchable pad and two-stage low cut

Specifications

• Acoustical operating principle: Pressure gradient transducer
• Directional Pattern: Omnidirectional, wide angle, cardioid, hypercardioid, figure-8
• Frequency Range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm: 8 mV/Pa = −42 dBV ± 1 dB
• Rated Impedance: 150 ohms
• Rated load impedance: 1 kohms
• Equivalent noise level, CCIR: 28 dB
• Equivalent noise level, A-weighted: 17 dB-A
• Maximum SPL for THD 0.5%: 134 dB
• Maximum SPL for THD 0.5% with preattenuation: 140 dB
• Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR (re. 94 dB SPL): 66 dB
• Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted (re. 94 dB SPL): 77 dB
• Maximum output voltage: 0.3 dBu
• Supply voltage (P48, IEC 61938): 48 V ± 4 V
• Current consumption (P48, IEC 61938): 0.8 mA
• Matching connector: XLR 3 F
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Diameter: 1.81"
• Length: 7.28"