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U 89 i mt

Classic sound with enhanced clarity and linearity plus modern flexibility.

  • Even frequency response in 5 directional patterns
  • Very low distortion
  • High SPL capabilities
  • Transformer balanced circuit

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Suited for:

Max. SPL
140 dB
S/N Ratio
77 dB
Sensitivity
8 mV/Pa

The Pursuit of Perfection

The U 89 i is a universal studio microphone combining classic transformer coupled circuit topology with a state of the art Neumann capsule. Its linear yet smooth response has made it a prime choice for voice over and speech, but thanks to five selectable polar patterns, low noise and distortion, it covers almost any recoding situation in any genre.

Dealer Description

A Modern Classic

The U 89 i combines advanced capsule technology with classic transformer coupled electronics. The result is a very versatile large diaphragm condenser microphone for all studio applications. Its features include five selectable polar patterns and a two-stage low cut as well as a switchable 6 dB preattenuation for extreme sound pressure levels of up to 140 dB without unwanted distortion.

Building the Perfect Beast

The U 89 i is similar in appearance to the legendary Neumann U 87 but smaller in size and lighter weight. This is no coincidence: Introduced in 1980, the U 89 i was conceived with the goal to improve upon the classic Neumann U 87. While the latter has remained the world’s most beloved large diaphragm condenser microphone, the U 89 i is indeed technically superior in many respects. Not only can the U 89 i handle much higher sound pressure levels, it also has a more flexible low cut filter (lin, 80Hz, 160 Hz) to suppress rumble and compensate for the proximity effect. And in addition to the three main polar patterns, omni, cardioid, and figure-8, the U 89 i offers two intermediate positions, wide cardioid and hypercardioid.

Its K89 dual diaphragm condenser capsule is an advanced design with an extended, very smooth frequency response in all polar patterns. Its diffuse-field response is very even, too, which is crucial for natural sounding recordings in reverberant environments. In other words, the U 89 i’s sound balance remains intact as you switch between polar patterns, and any off-axis sound, including spill from other instruments, is picked up uncolored. This is quite extraordinary for a large diaphragm microphone.

Applications

The U 89 i offers the best of both worlds: It combines the sonic precision and linearity of a state-of-the-art small diaphragm condenser microphone with the smoothness and flexibility of a large diaphragm microphone. This makes the U 89 i a truly universal studio microphone. The U 89 i is an excellent vocal microphone, especially for trained professionals who prefer to have their voice captured in its natural beauty. For the same reasons, the U 89 i is a sought-after microphone for voice over and film dubbing. U 89 i’s unique combination of flexibility and superior off-axis behavior makes it an excellent choice for orchestral recordings, where it can be used as a main microphone or as a spot microphone for soloists and individual sections.

  • Universal studio microphone
  • Five directional characteristics
  • High linearity for all polar patterns
  • Uncolored off-axis response
  • Compact size
  • Switchable pad and two-stage low cut
Acoustical operating principle Pressure gradient transducer
Directional Pattern Omnidirectional, wide angle, cardioid, hypercardioid, figure-8
Frequency Range 20 Hz ... 20 kHz
Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm 8 mV/Pa = −42 dBV ± 1 dB
Rated Impedance 150 ohms
Rated load impedance 1 kohms
Equivalent noise level, CCIR¹⁾ 28 dB
Equivalent noise level, A-weighted¹⁾ 17 dB-A
Maximum SPL for THD 0.5%²⁾ 134 dB
Maximum SPL for THD 0.5% with preattenuation²⁾ 140 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR (re. 94 dB SPL)¹⁾ 66 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted (re. 94 dB SPL)¹⁾ 77 dB
Maximum output voltage 0.3 dBu
Supply voltage (P48, IEC 61938) 48 V ± 4 V
Current consumption (P48, IEC 61938) 0.8 mA
Matching connector XLR 3 F
Weight 400 g
Diameter 46 mm
Length 185 mm

1) according to IEC 60268-1; CCIR-weighting acccording to CCIR 468-3, quasi peak; A-weighting according to IEC 61672-1, RMS

2) measured as equivalent el. input signal

Diagrams

Omni U 89 i

Omni U 89 i Omni U 89 i

Cardioid U 89 i

Cardioid U 89 i Cardioid U 89 i

Hypercardioid U 89 i

Hypercardioid U 89 i Hypercardioid U 89 i

Figure 8 U 89 i

Figure 8 U 89 i Figure 8 U 89 i

Wide cardioid U 89 i

Wide cardioid U 89 i Wide cardioid U 89 i
TLM 49 Set

EA 89 A

Shock Mount

EA 89 A
TLM 49 Set

PS 15

Popscreen

PS 15
TLM 49 Set

PS 20 a

Popscreen

PS 20 a
TLM 49 Set

WS 89

Windscreen

WS 89
TLM 49 Set

N 248

Power Supply

N 248
TLM 49 Set

MF 3

Table Stand

MF 3
TLM 49 Set

MF 4

Floor Stand

MF 4
TLM 49 Set

MF 5

Floor Stand

MF 5
TLM 49 Set

STV 4

Stand Extension

STV 4
TLM 49 Set

STV 20

Stand Extension

STV 20
TLM 49 Set

STV 40

Stand Extension

STV 40
TLM 49 Set

STV 60

Stand Extension

STV 60
TLM 49 Set

Z 26 mt

Shock mount

Z 26 mt
TLM 49 Set

MNV 87

Auditorium Hanger

MNV 87
TLM 49 Set

DS 120

Double Mount

DS 120
TLM 49 Set

SG 289

Stand Mount

SG 289
TLM 49 Set

IC 3 mt

Microphone Cable

IC 3 mt
TLM 49 Set

IC 4

Microphone Cable

IC 4

U 89 i

Color nickel

CAT. NO. 006449

U 89 i
  • U 89 i Microphone
  • Wooden Box

U 89 i mt

Color black

CAT. NO. 006450

U 89 i mt
  • U 89 i mt Microphone
  • Wooden Box

Suited for:

Max. SPL
140 dB
S/N Ratio
77 dB
Sensitivity
8 mV/Pa

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