New and improved. The Neumann U 89 i Studio Microphone is the perfect upgrade from your U87A. This large diaphragm condenser offers an enhanced acoustical and electrical performance, as well as an improved high-end response. Comprising of five polar patterns, they'll be nothing stopping you from achieving a wide range of sounds with the U 89. From tight and focused, to open and "roomy", absolutely anything will feel possible with this microphone in your locker. Get the sound right at source. Take advantage of the on-board controls to ensure you spend more time mixing and less time fixing! The handy 6dB pad is perfect for decreasing the sensitivity of the capsule to minimise the risk of clipping and distortion. What's more, the two-position roll off switch allows you to reduce rumble and proximity effect from compromising your recording experience. With zero off-axis colouration, recordings using this microphone will sound incredibly natural. It's never been easier to make sounds translate from the room to the speaker than it is with the U89 i!