DA 87i 

DA 87i Studio Microphone

Legendary U87 style sound for just $699
Save thousands with our recreation of history's most iconic microphone.  

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A legend reborn.

The all-new DA 87i sets the standard for what an 87 reproduction should be — with an extraordinary mic capsule, perfect replica of the vintage circuit, and premium components throughout. It's sonic performance you have to hear to believe.

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Materials

Nickel-plated brass mic body

A beautiful all-brass body designed to withstand the demands of daily studio life.

True Vintage Sound

DA-K87 mic capsule

Our proprietary capsule delivers spot-on sonic performance compared to the earliest U87 models.

The Circuit

Faithful vintage circuit design

A true feat of meticulous engineering — based on the original 1979 schematic and updated to improve self-noise and reliability.

Custom output transformer

DA-BV13

Designed specifically for the DA 87i — with a high nickel core, exceptional bandwidth, and low phase shift.

as seen in Tape Op

"the closest reproduction of the original U87 i have experienced" 

— Tape Op Magazine

The DA-K87 Capsule

Authentic vintage sound.

Designed to faithfully reproduce the frequency response of the earliest U87 mic capsules — with 6-micron Mylar, precision-milled backplates, and clean-room assembly.


The DA-K87 mic capsule delivers a warm, musical tone with remarkably smooth highs and impressive consistency from capsule to capsule.

The mic Circuit

Faithful vintage design.

The DA 87i combines our proprietary reproduction of the iconic circuit with premium, audiophile components that are sure to impress even the most discerning purists.


Every aspect of the DA 87i has been meticulously designed to capture your performances with the famous, vintage tone you've been chasing — and priced for everyone.

Shock mount and wood box

Professional accessories.

The included professional shock mount isolates your microphone from low-frequency noise and vibration for cleaner recordings.


And when your session is finished, you can safely store your DA 87i in style with the included custom wood box.

Frequency Response

DA 87i - Cardioid

Key specifications

Professional large diaphragm studio condenser microphone based on the earliest Neumann U87i designs

Perfect reproduction of the original U87 style circuit

DA-K87 — a stunning reproduction of the earliest K87 mic capsules

Custom DA-BV13 output transformer

Premium, audiophile components including polystyrene capacitors

Cardioid, figure 8, and omnidirectional pickup patterns

Lo-cut (hpf) and -10dB switches

Wood storage box, shock mount, and swivel mount included

Self noise — 18 dBA

Signal-to-noise — 76 dB

Maximum SPL — 122 dB (132 dB with 10 dB pad engaged)

Frequency response — 20 Hz - 20 kHz

Interface — 3-pin XLR

48V phantom power required

Customer Reviews

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Moosedaddy
Fantastic

This could be the best sounding acoustic mic I’ve ever used. Ordered two more!

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Bob Maus
One of the best mics I've ever owned!

Sounds incredible on a variety of sources regardless of pedigree! To my ears it has the right mid-range emphasis, along with smooth clarity in the high end and ample heft in the low range that all contribute to it's 3D sound quality!

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David R.
The best

Forget those modeling microphones, get the real one or better yet just get the Dachman. I am so happy with my purchase especially after going through many mics previously. I do home studio vocal recording, and this microphone is superb. I highly recommend it.

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Dan Mahoney
47 FET

Another unbelievable mic. U87's on Overheads and FET 47 on Bass Drum and cabs. What's next?

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M D Smith
Dachman Simply Makes the Best Mics Around…

This is my second Dachman mic in a month (I bought the DA47 FET as soon as it came out and LOVE it) - my fourth mic purchase from Dachman overall. For the prices these mics typically sell for, you simply cannot find a better recording condenser. I own and use mics from AKG, Neumann, Sony, Oktava, Beyer, Lewitt and MXL. I own a Telefunken TF11 that I like, but not as much as my Dachman DA47 FET. I own a Neumann TLM 103 that I like, but rarely use anymore since buying the DA87i. I spent 10 years working in a world-class studio with a closet full of Neumanns, vintage Telefunken and AKG tube and FET mics - I know what classic vintage mics sound like and I have enough experience with a great variety of mics in my own studio to know what I’m listening to. All I can say is, TRY one of these mics - especially the DA87i, and you won’t be sorry.

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