Neumann U89i vs U87ai: The Mic That Was Meant to Replace a Legend

Neumann’s U89i was supposed to replace the iconic U87 — but it didn’t. In this episode, we explore the fascinating story behind two of Neumann’s most misunderstood large diaphragm condensers.

Why was the U89i created? How does it differ from the U87ai in tone, design, and application?

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Join voice actor and mic expert Mark Yoshimoto Nemcoff as he dives deep into the engineering, history, and psychology behind these two studio staples — and explains why the U89i might just be one of the most underrated microphones in professional voice-over and recording.

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