B87i
The BeesNeez Pro Audio B87i is a large-diaphragm, multi-pattern FET condenser microphone carefully created in Australia. It’s a loving homage to the classic Neumann U87i from the late ’60s, meticulously engineered to recreate that warm, musical tonal character.
Key Features
- Iconic U87i Tonal Reference
Designed to emulate the vintage U87i sound—warm midrange, controlled lows, and natural highs—ideal for capturing both vocals and instruments with character. - Australian Craftsmanship
The capsule in the B87i is the Beesneez K87 capsule. The custom-wound Mu Toroid transformer maintains rich low-end and silky highs, while internal switching enhances reliability and reduces noise. - Fully Versatile and Practical
The B87i features three selectable polar patterns (cardioid, omni, figure-8), a –10 dB pad for handling loud sources, and a low-cut filter—covering a range of recording scenarios from vocal work to stereo techniques.
What’s in the Box?
- Microphone
- Shock Mount
- Black Hard Carry Case
Why Choose the Beesneez B87i?
If you want to capture the revered tonal signature of the U87i—warm, musical, and inviting—while enjoy modern improvements like lower self-noise and internal switching for pristine digital clarity, the Beesneez B87i style condenser microphone is for you. Regardless of whether you’re tracking intimate vocals, acoustic instruments, or capturing ambient stereo imagery, the pattern selection and internal switching simplify setup while maximizing usability.
Piano
Stefan-Nowak-B87-Meander-in-F
Recording artist: Stefan Nowack
Specification |
Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Large-diaphragm multi-pattern FET condenser microphone |
| Polar patterns | Cardioid, omni and figure-eight — switchable internally |
| Capsule | BeesNeez K87 capsule |
| Transformer | High-mu toroidal transformer, custom-wound for smooth highs and deep lows, with a 9.5:1 ratio |
| Pad and filter | −10 dB pad and low-cut filter — switchable internally |
| Frequency response | 15 Hz–20 kHz |
| Self-noise | 12 dB-A — approximately 3 dB quieter than a vintage U87i |
| Maximum SPL | Approximately 117 dB in cardioid; approximately 127 dB with pad engaged |
| Output impedance | Approximately 200 Ω |
| Recommended load | Approximately 1 kΩ or higher |
| Power requirement | +48v Phantom Power |
AUD $1,426.00
B87i
The BeesNeez Pro Audio B87i is a large-diaphragm, multi-pattern FET condenser microphone carefully created in Australia. It’s a loving homage to the classic Neumann U87i from the late ’60s, meticulously engineered to recreate that warm, musical tonal character.
Key Features
- Iconic U87i Tonal Reference
Designed to emulate the vintage U87i sound—warm midrange, controlled lows, and natural highs—ideal for capturing both vocals and instruments with character. - Australian Craftsmanship
The capsule in the B87i is the Beesneez K87 capsule. The custom-wound Mu Toroid transformer maintains rich low-end and silky highs, while internal switching enhances reliability and reduces noise. - Fully Versatile and Practical
The B87i features three selectable polar patterns (cardioid, omni, figure-8), a –10 dB pad for handling loud sources, and a low-cut filter—covering a range of recording scenarios from vocal work to stereo techniques.
What’s in the Box?
- Microphone
- Shock Mount
- Black Hard Carry Case
Why Choose the Beesneez B87i?
If you want to capture the revered tonal signature of the U87i—warm, musical, and inviting—while enjoy modern improvements like lower self-noise and internal switching for pristine digital clarity, the Beesneez B87i style condenser microphone is for you. Regardless of whether you’re tracking intimate vocals, acoustic instruments, or capturing ambient stereo imagery, the pattern selection and internal switching simplify setup while maximizing usability.
Piano
Stefan-Nowak-B87-Meander-in-F
Recording artist: Stefan Nowack
Specification |
Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Large-diaphragm multi-pattern FET condenser microphone |
| Polar patterns | Cardioid, omni and figure-eight — switchable internally |
| Capsule | BeesNeez K87 capsule |
| Transformer | High-mu toroidal transformer, custom-wound for smooth highs and deep lows, with a 9.5:1 ratio |
| Pad and filter | −10 dB pad and low-cut filter — switchable internally |
| Frequency response | 15 Hz–20 kHz |
| Self-noise | 12 dB-A — approximately 3 dB quieter than a vintage U87i |
| Maximum SPL | Approximately 117 dB in cardioid; approximately 127 dB with pad engaged |
| Output impedance | Approximately 200 Ω |
| Recommended load | Approximately 1 kΩ or higher |
| Power requirement | +48v Phantom Power |
AUD $1,426.00
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B87i
The BeesNeez Pro Audio B87i is a large-diaphragm, multi-pattern FET condenser microphone carefully created in Australia. It’s a loving homage to the classic Neumann U87i from the late ’60s, meticulously engineered to recreate that warm, musical tonal character.
Key Features
- Iconic U87i Tonal Reference
Designed to emulate the vintage U87i sound—warm midrange, controlled lows, and natural highs—ideal for capturing both vocals and instruments with character. - Australian Craftsmanship
The capsule in the B87i is the Beesneez K87 capsule. The custom-wound Mu Toroid transformer maintains rich low-end and silky highs, while internal switching enhances reliability and reduces noise. - Fully Versatile and Practical
The B87i features three selectable polar patterns (cardioid, omni, figure-8), a –10 dB pad for handling loud sources, and a low-cut filter—covering a range of recording scenarios from vocal work to stereo techniques.
What’s in the Box?
- Microphone
- Shock Mount
- Black Hard Carry Case
Why Choose the Beesneez B87i?
If you want to capture the revered tonal signature of the U87i—warm, musical, and inviting—while enjoy modern improvements like lower self-noise and internal switching for pristine digital clarity, the Beesneez B87i style condenser microphone is for you. Regardless of whether you’re tracking intimate vocals, acoustic instruments, or capturing ambient stereo imagery, the pattern selection and internal switching simplify setup while maximizing usability.
Piano
Stefan-Nowak-B87-Meander-in-F
Recording artist: Stefan Nowack
Specification |
Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Large-diaphragm multi-pattern FET condenser microphone |
| Polar patterns | Cardioid, omni and figure-eight — switchable internally |
| Capsule | BeesNeez K87 capsule |
| Transformer | High-mu toroidal transformer, custom-wound for smooth highs and deep lows, with a 9.5:1 ratio |
| Pad and filter | −10 dB pad and low-cut filter — switchable internally |
| Frequency response | 15 Hz–20 kHz |
| Self-noise | 12 dB-A — approximately 3 dB quieter than a vintage U87i |
| Maximum SPL | Approximately 117 dB in cardioid; approximately 127 dB with pad engaged |
| Output impedance | Approximately 200 Ω |
| Recommended load | Approximately 1 kΩ or higher |
| Power requirement | +48v Phantom Power |
AUD $1,426.00
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Frequently Asked Questions
5 reviews for B87i
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Ben (verified owner) –
Extremely pleased with this mic. Has quickly become my go to. I find mixing vocals and guitars tracked with this being easier. Particularly vocals. Warms mids, but can still be shaped. Love this product. Will likely need a second.
Jon (verified owner) –
Simply stunning vocals float and sit where they should, acoustic guitars sound natural.
Rob Bravery –
Great sounding mic! Warm mids and a smooth top end. Sounds like a 70s Neumann and the build quality is excellent for the money
Derek Benjamin (verified owner) –
The microphone itself is amazing!
I love the build quality and the sounds is great.
My only gripe is the shockmount. Its a pretty cheap one with pressure clamps. Can’t turn it upside down reliably. There are threads on the bottom, but it doesn’t fit any shockmount threads I’ve tried (a wide variety] and i can’t seem to find any dimensions or thread size anywhere. I’ve emailed more than once to beezneez and haven’t had a reply about the mount thread size. Would be great to get an answer
Johnathan Underwood (verified owner) –
The secret sauce, I a SHOCKED its only this much, when it sounds this good. I have only used it on guitar and voice, and it is that beautiful 87 sound, without being harsh. Totally compares with any Neumann U87 I’ve used. I wasn’t expecting to like it on my voice, since my voice is quite thin, but no, it sounds beautiful, very intimate and detailed. I will absolutely be using it on any quiet capture recordings, and is absolutely perfect for anyone needing an 87. Along side owning lots of neumann products, I will still be reaching for this mic over them on alot of applications!