Neumann U87Ai
Demo Up for consideration is a mint-condition, like-new, dealer-demo Neumann U87i multi-pattern condenser microphone, with light use as a local studio demo. The classic U87Ai mics are highly coveted for pro studios because they sound great on everything, take EQ well, and have a polished, well-recognized "like a record" sound. Also, the new models have a higher output, which is preferable on quiet sources. You will find these U87Ai mics in widespread use in all the great recording studios, like , where they currently have 11 of them!!! Lastely, the problem with buying a used U87 is that since they are studio workhorses, that means that many of them have 1,000s of hours on them, and are likely to be way are out of spec, in need a good cleaning -- as well as other repair service. Buying a like-new, dealer demo U87Ai gives you a mic that sounds the way it is supposed to sound -- and is still backed up by the full Neumann Warranty!!!U87Ai SPECS:
* Polar Patterns: Cardioid,
Omni, Figure 8
* Connector: XLR
* -10 dB Pad Switch
* Bass Roll-off Switch
* 48 V Phantom
* Wood Box
* Made in Germany U87AI DEALER DEMO
This is basically a new mic (not a B-Stock) used by me for just a few hours of instrumental classical guitar recording. It comes with the full Neumannfull warranty. It sounds amazing, and quite different from some other used U87Ai's I have heard. Click for 1270 Hi-Res photos of this mic, and for comparison purposes here are some photos of the 87 mics I have sold [ | | | ]

OLD U87i OR NEW U87Ai???
There is much debate over the differences between the old U87i and the new U87Ai. Many prefer the older design for its warmth and richness, and great headroom. Others prefer the U87Ai, because it has lower self-noise as well as higher output. There are then others for whom there is no discernable difference!!! Here is a video comparison of the 2 mics from , and here is a audio shootout of the 2 from . Here is some info from the Neumann website [ | | ] AUTHORIZED NEUMANN DEALER
I am an authorized Neumann dealer and can meet or beat any price on a new U87Ai or any other Neumann mic.

SHIPPING & TERMS
USA insured shipping is $14.95 via FedEx Ground. Santifaction Guaranteed, 3-day return. Thanks for looking. This auction is for a like-new Neumann U87Ai microphone, instruction booklet, in the foam-lined wooden case. No other accessories are included, but a demo Neumann EA-87 Spider Shock Mount is just $195, and/or the Neumann Set Z (EA87 Mount, NEW Foam Windscreen, NEW XLR Cable for $250) are available separately -- just let me know which accessories you want -- with the purchase of the mic.PLEASE CHECK OUT my other Pro Audio gear for sale in , and also see some of my other Neumann and Schoeps mics that have . AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR