DA 87i
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.
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
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!
