The B87i Large-Diaphragm Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone from BeesNeez is a faithful sonic homage to the vintage Neumann U87i, specializing in musical warmth, clarity, and signal purity, delivered with the precision craftsmanship and modern enhancements that engineers demand.
The proprietary K87 capsule in the B87i combines with a custom-wound Mu Toroid transformer, culminating in rich low-end and silky highs—sonic control and clarity are always maintained as the top priority. The polar pattern is internally switchable from cardioid, to omni, to figure-8, giving engineers a versatile sonic palette to draw on. Deploy it when recording intimate vocal sessions, nuanced string performances, piano, and other programming that requires advanced attention to detail. With an included shockmount and hard transport/storage case, the B87iC is engineered for longevity, designed to be workhorse in your studio's microphone cabinet for years to come.
- K87 was originally manufactured and made famous in the Neumann U87
- It has isolated backplates, which were a feature necessary in this microphone to achieve accurate pattern control with a lower bias voltage of 48V, given that the U87 was a phantom-powered microphone
- Australian craftsmanship modernizes the classic design
- Each Beesneez K87 cardioid microphone capsule is entirely manufactured in-house in Australia, under the guidance of CEO and industry expert Ben Sneesby
- By rejecting outsourced mass production, tight consistency and sonic quality can be consistently achieved in each capsule
- With no outsourcing and full control of material, tolerances and voicing are maintained consistently