DA 87i Vintage Condenser Microphone
The DA 87i delivers U87 style sound for a fraction of the price. Made from high-quality components — including our DA-K87 capsule, our proprietary recreation of the vintage circuit, and our custom output transformer.
Save thousands with the DA 87i and experience the sonic performance of history's most famous microphone.
The DA 87i comes ready for use right out of the box. DIY kits are not available at this time.
Ships in 24 to 48 hours
DA 87i Highlights
The DA 87i delivers authentic sonic performance that is sure to impress even the most discerning ears.
Quality Materials
The elegant nickel-plated brass body provides the durability and heft you'd only expect from a significantly more expensive microphone.
Mic Capsule
The DA-K87 mic capsule has been designed to faithfully produce the same frequency response as the earliest K87 mic capsules. It delivers a warm, musical tone with remarkably smooth highs.
Vintage Circuit
The DA 87i combines our proprietary reproduction of the original vintage circuit with premium audiophile components for the ultimate blend of authentic tone and long-term reliability.
Custom Transformer
Our all-new DA-BV13 output transformer was developed specifically for the DA 87i. With a high nickel core and authentic winding ratio, the DA-BV13 delivers exceptional bandwidth and low phase shift.
"the closest reproduction of the original U87 I have experienced"
— Tape Op Magazine
Hearing is believing
Performance by Adam Day
No compromises
Only the best components
In order to achieve the most faithful vintage sound, the DA 87i uses the highest quality materials throughout, including components from Vishay, Dale, WIMA, Panasonic, and more — polystyrene caps too.
Professional Shock mount & Wood Box
Protect in style
The included professional shock mount isolates your microphone from low-frequency noise and vibration for cleaner audio capture. And when your session is finished, every microphone deserves a good home. With the included custom wood box, you can safely store your DA 87i in style.
DA 87i Frequency Response
Cardioid
More info for the curious
- 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 vintage K87 mic capsule
- Custom DA-BV13 output transformer
- Audiophile components including polystyrene capacitors
- Cardioid, figure 8, and omni pickup patterns
- Lo-cut (HPF) and -10dB (pad) 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
This could be the nicest mic I’ve heard. The highs are beautiful and noticeably not loose like wizard sleeve. I’ve used it on vocals and acoustic so far and it’s perfect. Also, customer service was fantastic. I ordered not reading that they were out of stock but after I asked them where the shipment was, they grabbed a mic they had as emergency stock and sent it to me. Thank you!
I got a pair of the 87i's for overheads on drums (and other stuff too of course). The kit sounds more full and smoother with less harshness from cymbals than AKG 414XLII's and Shure SM81's. Love them on voice and Bass cab too. The FET 47 gets here Monday....
Thanks Josh!!!
Finally got a chance to use this beautiful product - worth every penny!
I've been building a small mic locker (Aston Spirit, a couple of SM81s, a Telefunken TF11) and so far, for what I'm trying to capture, the DA 87i is the best sounding of the bunch, especially for a live room recording in a space like a living room.
Did you guys sneak into my studio and borrow my 1970 U87?!?!…this mic you built me sounds identical to my vintage Neumann!!!
Now I want to try your U47…🎤🤘🙏🏼
