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DA 87i

Name: DA 87i
Brand: Dachman Audio
SKU: DA87-1024
Price: 699.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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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.

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Product information

We know that you're going to love your Dachman microphone, but even if you don't, you can have peace of mind knowing that we'll fully refund you. The Dachman Audio 30-day guarantee is standard on all our microphones.

All Dachman products go through regimented quality testing throughout the production process, but if you have any issues regarding manufacturing defects, we will promptly repair or replace your microphone during your first three years of ownership.

The closest reproduction of the original U87 i have experienced"

— Tape Op Magazine

HOW WE DO IT

A meticulous tribute to an iconic studio microphone.

The DA 87i combines the most sought after microphone circuit with premium components that are sure to impress even the most discerning purist.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Exceeded expectations!

Great mic! I e had a tlm 103 and a beesneez elly (producer series) for vocals. The 87i KILLS both of them with my voice. My vocals are Chris Cornell style and very texture. This mic brings it all out well with zero harshness. EQ wise I roll off some really low bass (pultec EQ) frequencies and even before compression, sounds great!

DA87i is one of the BEST

Your Mic has exceeded our expectations at FILMRecords Studio.
All of our current Artists are choosing the DA87i above our other mic selections and the results have been amazing. I also have the 47 and 68 mics which are also outstanding.
We Thank You !!!

Best Value In Microphones On The Market!

I've never owned a Neumann u87, so I don't know how the DA 87i compares to the microphone that it is patterned after, but I do know that it is a wonderful microphone. Not harsh or too bright up top, a nice bit of growl down low. Exactly what I was looking for!

Nice wooden box and shock mount. And I bought the pair when Dachman was having a "buy one, get one half off" sale, so I got my DA 87is for literally only moderately more than just the shock mount would have cost for a Neumann u87. Crazy value.

I bought a pair of these to use as tom mics, but I like them so much they are handling lots of vocal duties and acoustic guitar duties as well, and I have microphones that cost far more that I bought for those applications. My DA 87i is beating out $3,500 mics sometimes. The only bummer is that I already hit one of them with a drumstick and dented the head basket, so they're coming off the toms!

Great mic, especially for the price

I've really only begun playing with this thing but I would find it hard to believe there's a better mic for the price. For voice over, you will need an exceptionally quiet space AND a great gate though, this pics up everything. Like I think it hears ghosts.