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.
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
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
This is terrific for recording! Highly recommended!
This mic is clean and clear - sounds great on vocals. I liked it so much I bought a second one.
I just got this microphone delivered today. This mic sounds so silky smooth it’s crazy!! Oh my gosh, the noise floor is low as well! Not only that, even when boosting frequencies, it doesn’t sound harsh! And I’m talking about boosting frequencies from 17khz and up with a high shelf in an untreated room! (I’m definitely treating the room for sure, I wanted to test how the Cardioid pattern sounded in an untreated room and it sounded pretty dang good) 5 stars! Thank you Dachman for making it affordable! Please make more microphone models!
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.
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