DA 87i
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.
Usually Ships in under 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
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
astounding product
Honestly, I was skeptical, but I have to say the tone of the microphone is beautiful. It is full bodied and yet airy and light at the same time. It seems to float above the music without needing much EQ in the mix. Kind of magical.
This microphone works amazingly with my voice for the voice acting work I’m doing. From commercials to dramatic narration, it covers it all. I did some singing with it as well and it sounded great. I have it paired with a Universal Audio Apollo Twin Quad interface going into Logic Pro DAW on my Mac Studio. Check out the attached sample I recorded last night for a project I’m working on.
Very pleased with the performance of this mic. I purchased based on the reviews and company’s reputation and it has really delivered. I’m excited to get this utilized on more projects where guitar and vocals are recorded together. Placed accurately, the results of this mic across the frequency spectrum are impressive. With very little needed in post production - capturing the raw essence of an intimate performance. The highs are exactly where they need to be out of the box, the mids are crisp and somewhat warm, the lows are true. I’ve really only spent time in the cardioid pattern for what I’m working on. It’s just a really versatile microphone. And you cannot beat the price point. I would recommend this to anyone at any level of production skill.
This Dachman is a wonderful mic. Ive had the opportunity to use Neumann 87s manufactured since 2000 and rejected each and every one because they tended to sound harsh, almost brittle in the upper highs. Dachman’s take on the design simply doesn’t do that, offering the clarity of Neumann’s design but with a smooth and natural top end, suitable for just about anything you can throw at it.
Well done!
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