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 5 to 7 business days
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
I’ve used this mic once, for lead vocals, and was very pleased. It paired up great with my Vintech Neve clone pre. Hands down the best Neumann clone for the money so far.
I upgraded from an Audio Technica at4040 to this and man oh man what an upgrade. Its super solid and quite heavy, meaning its got alot of guts in it. Nice clear detailed sound. Paired it with a wa-73 eq pre-amp and wa-2a limiter/compressor.
I borrowed a Neumann from a friend for a session, but held my breath in case I broke it. When the DA 87i arrived, I plugged it in, ran a test, carefully boxed up the Neumann, and returned it. Don't need it. The Dachman is the exact same sound, and beats everything I used before. This is the important part: my hearing isn't that good, but I could absolutely tell the difference between this and the mics I used before. The difference has to be even more dramatic to folks with good hearing. I'm not looking back!
I received the 87 I about 3 weeks ago. I am impressed so far with the durability because I accidentally dropped it on the floor and nothing happened to it but a little dent on the mesh which I easily fixed. Suggestion, you might wanna make that with heavier gauge mesh for drops and dumbasses like me lol!
The fall didn’t effect or break anything that i have observed and still sounded the great just as before the dropping of it. That’s why i wrote this review.
I have used the u87 a lot in the past. The older ones sounds better. I think something changed in their manufacturing. I prefer the da 87 over it. I bought a pair for a fraction of the price. So smooth and full on my vocals and ac guitar. Good work DA.
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