The UT Twin87 offers the authentic sonic capabilities of both “87-style” microphones in one package. United extensively measured component values and types, and circuit differences between ‘golden reference’ specimens of the very earliest available microphones of this style, as well as some of the final revisions produced. These variations were studied, documented, and their audible differences were carefully teased out. No mere ‘EQ/boost’ circuit or digital gimmick would cut it — the UT Twin87 literally toggles between two discrete ‘87 style circuit topologies, separated by nearly half a century.
In Vintage mode, the UT Twin87 polarizes its capsule directly by phantom power voltages, taking advantage of an insulated, dual backplate capsule design — just as the earliest "87-style" microphones did. The high-Z and de-emphasis circuitry use all of the same component choices as the original. This yields a slightly warmer, softer and forgiving sound.
In Modern mode, the capsule is polarized at a higher voltage using an FET oscillator circuit as found on later revisions of the classic mic, yielding a higher capsule sensitivity and feeding a hotter signal into the amplifier circuitry. Its high-Z and de-emphasis circuitry likewise use all of the same component choices as much later “87-style” designs. This yields a louder, slightly brighter and more articulate response, with an extended top end reach and a more ‘up-front’ character.
Specifications
Type
Condenser Microphone
Capsule
UT Series, 34mm brass, insulated dual backplate K87
Diaphragm
Dual-diaphragm, 6 micron, 24k gold sputtered Mylar (PET film)
Power Supply
+48v Phantom Power (via XLR)Ground
Pin 1 XLR (required)
Frequency Response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Polar Pattern
Cardioid, Figure 8, Omni
SPL
136 dB (145 dB w/ Pad) @ <.5% THD
Output Impedance
27 Ω
Amplifier Type
Field Effect Transistor
Self Noise
<10 dB (cardioid setting, no pad, no HPF)
Output
Custom-wound UT Series transformer, made in USA
Body
Nickel electroplated, solid milled brass
High pass filter
80hZ (12dB down point)
Pad
-10dB
Connector
24k gold plated XLR, pin 2 HOT, pin 1 GND
Mount
Suspension type shock mount (coming soon)
Dimensions
Height: 220mm / 8.6 in.
Diameter: 55mm / 2.2 in.
Shockmount Depth: 190mm / 7.5 in.
Technical Specifications:
Link:
https://unitedstudiotech.com/en/products/ut-twin87
United Studio Technologies UT Twin87
- Product Code: UT Twin87
- Availability: 3
- $1,134.99
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$980.00