Neumann U 89 i Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone, Nickel Finish

Neumann U 89 i Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

The nickel U 89 i Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone from Neumann is designed for versatile studio applications. Its dual-diaphragm capsule, protected by the head grille, allows the user to select from five polar patterns using a rotary switch. These patterns include omnidirectional, cardioid, figure-8, hypercardioid, and wide-angle cardioid, making it suitable for diverse recording environments and sound sources.

With an amplifier that can handle sound pressure levels up to 134 dB without distortion (140 dB with attenuation), the U 89 i ensures high-fidelity audio capture. A dedicated rotary switch enables a low-frequency roll-off at 80 Hz or 160 Hz, effectively controlling low-end interference while maintaining a consistent frequency response for close-up recordings.

The microphone’s smooth frequency response up to 10 kHz and efficient diffuse-field characteristics preserve the tonal quality of recordings even in reverberant environments. The elastically mounted capsule reduces structure-borne noise, allowing for uncolored acoustic transparency.

Additional features include a high immunity to electrical and atmospheric interference, thanks to the grounded surfaces of the microphone capsule, and a steep high-pass filter to protect against subsonic frequencies that may overload the output transformer.

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