DA 87i

$999.00 $699.00 Save 30%

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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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

Customer Reviews

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Niko Chantziantoniou
Its badass

I want a second one !!!😫

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Anthony

Great microphone and sound quality! I would highly recommend to anyone to get the U87i!

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Gianni

Truly excellent microphone.

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Alan Mansfield
Absolutely fantastic microphones

I was looking at purchasing a Neumann U87i when I happened across some reviews of the Dachman DA87i microphone on YouTube. Every one of the reviews gave the Dachman microphone the thumbs up - so I checked out the Dachman Audio website and found that they manufacture their own mic capsules under clean room conditions, no imported capsules from the usual eastern suppliers, a big bonus point in Dachman's favour I thought. As they had an introductory offer of $100 off the price of a new DA87i, I thought that I would give it a try. It arrived in the UK only a few days after ordering. It looked and felt like a superb piece of equipment, so I connected it up and ran some tests on it. My goodness, it is everything the reviews said - I do believe that it truly is the equal of the Neumann, and, at a much more favourable cost. It impressed me so much that I have now ordered one of their DA FET 47 mics as well. In my opinion, it is a true bargain - I am more than pleased with it. If the DA FET 47 turns out to be as good as I believe it will be, I may well be back again for their new DA 67 valved (tubed) microphone later in the year. I only wish that I had come across Dachman Audio microphones before I had started collecting well known and established (respected in other words) pro microphones from other very famous studio quality 'pro level' microphone companies. It's a genuine big thumbs up for Dachman microphones for sure.

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Rick Edwards - Graceheart Sound
DA 87i ranks among the highest quality microphones in the Recording Industry

We have been extremely pleased with the performance of the Dachman DA 87i. It performs as well as Neumann U87 Ai and other industry standard microphones and this os based on first hand use of such microphones in our studio. The DA 87i is a go-to vocal mic in our mic locker, excellent mic.

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