Comparisons / Comparison of CAD Audio M179 and Neumann U 87 Ai

Comparison of CAD Audio M179 and Neumann U 87 Ai [S]ave

Attribute
Neumann U 87 Ai ×
CAD Audio M179 ×
Self-Noise (dB)1211
SPL/Self-Noise Ratio10.5813
Impedance (Ohm)200200
Sound Pressure Level (SPL) (dB)127143
Weight (g)500506
Length (mm)200178
Pads
  • -10dB
  • -20dB
Requires Phantom Power++
Sensitivity (mV/Pa)2816
Range (Hz)20 - 20,00040 - 20,000
Pickup Pattern
  • Bidirectional
  • Cardioid
  • Omnidirectional
  • Bidirectional
  • Cardioid
  • Hypercardioid
  • Omnidirectional
BrandNeumannCAD Audio
NameNeumann U 87 AiCAD Audio M179
Max Diameter (mm)5651
Filters
  • HPF
  • -6dB @ 100 Hz
Interfaces
  • 3-pin XLR male
  • 3-pin XLR male
Capsule Diameter (mm)3433.5
Phantom Voltage (V)48.0024.00
Diaphragm Diameter (mm)2627



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