DA 87i
A legend reborn.
The all-new DA 87i sets the standard for what an 87 reproduction should be — with an extraordinary mic capsule, perfect replica of the vintage circuit, and premium components throughout. It's sonic performance you have to hear to believe.
Materials
Nickel-plated brass mic body
A beautiful all-brass body designed to withstand the demands of daily studio life.
True Vintage Sound
DA-K87 mic capsule
Our proprietary capsule delivers spot-on sonic performance compared to the earliest U87 models.
The Circuit
Faithful vintage circuit design
A true feat of meticulous engineering — based on the original 1979 schematic and updated to improve self-noise and reliability.
Custom output transformer
DA-BV13
Designed specifically for the DA 87i — with a high nickel core, exceptional bandwidth, and low phase shift.
as seen in Tape Op
"the closest reproduction of the original U87 i have experienced"
— Tape Op Magazine
The DA-K87 Capsule
Authentic vintage sound.
Designed to faithfully reproduce the frequency response of the earliest U87 mic capsules — with 6-micron Mylar, precision-milled backplates, and clean-room assembly.
The DA-K87 mic capsule delivers a warm, musical tone with remarkably smooth highs and impressive consistency from capsule to capsule.
The mic Circuit
Faithful vintage design.
The DA 87i combines our proprietary reproduction of the iconic circuit with premium, audiophile components that are sure to impress even the most discerning purists.
Every aspect of the DA 87i has been meticulously designed to capture your performances with the famous, vintage tone you've been chasing — and priced for everyone.
Shock mount and wood box
Professional accessories.
The included professional shock mount isolates your microphone form low-frequency noise and vibration for cleaner recordings.
And when your session is finished, you can safely store your DA 87i in style with the included custom wood box.
Frequency Response
DA 87i - Cardioid
Key specifications
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 earliest K87 mic capsules
Custom DA-BV13 output transformer
Premium, audiophile components including polystyrene capacitors
Cardioid, figure 8, and omnidirectional pickup patterns
Lo-cut (hpf) and -10dB 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
Sounds beautiful!
Love this microphone. It sounds smooth as butter. I think what was promised was right on the money. Vocals sound really good.
For the price point, this mic is really impressive. I have a pretty good cabinet, but always yearned for an 87. I just couldn’t justify the cost. Right out of the box the DA87 immediately gave the feeling of the U87s I’ve recorded on in other studios. I no longer have to be jealous, and I have an extra couple grand in my account.
My voice loves a vintage U87 in the studio, now I can get the same smooth sound at home with this mic. I figured I try it since they had a money back guarantee and now it’s my favorite mic in my locker. I didn’t think I’d be able to achieve this kind of sound without spending a ton on an actual vintage U87, but I’m able to achieve the sound using this mic through a Neve preamp. I was using a Neumann TLM 103 or an AT4060 and they worked pretty good, but this mic is way better and to me does sound like a vintage U87 as they claim. It has a great classic look as well. Couldn’t be happier, great job Dachman Audio!
I haven't used it yet. Been away from the studio. Will give you my review sometime this summer. It looks great and I was impressed with 2 different style clips.
