The United Studio Technologies UT Vintage87 is a Premium large-diaphragm condenser microphone that delivers the unmistakable tone of one of the most iconic studio mics ever made. Featuring United’s custom K87-style capsule, a US-made, large-core output transformer, true-cardioid operation, precision-selected components, and a switchable RF filter, it delivers a pure, articulate, three-dimensional sound that excels on vocals, acoustic instruments, and broadcast applications. Built to a timeless standard, the UT Vintage87 offers legendary performance without the legendary price tag.

The UT Vintage87 brings everyone the sound and essence of one of the most in-demand microphone designs of all time. to. Streamlined from the UT Twin87, it features that same must-have vintage sound, fixed to United’s true cardioid pattern for instant gratification that works every time.

The UT Vintage87 features United’s own large-core, custom-wound, US-made output transformer, United’s own custom-made 24k gold sputtered dual diaphragm/dual backplate K87-style capsule, and a whole assortment of hand-selected, premium components such as polystyrene, tantalum, multilayer ceramic, and WIMA film capacitors, metal and carbon film resistors, and hand-selected transistors.

The legendary sounds of your favourite records and films are now yours – minus the legendary price tag.

Custom United UT-K87 Capsule:

In order to match the robust, versatile, and well-balanced sound of the classic, we used our own custom-made K87-style, dual diaphragm/single backplate capsule. It’s an efficient circuit built from top-of-the-line components for pure and uncompromising sound quality.

The UT-K87 capsule is precision-milled from brass, skinned with 6 micron Japanese PET film (mylar), and has a 24k gold sputtered membrane. The capsules are skinned in a laboratory clean-room environment.

Custom United Transformer:

United looked at many iterations of the original German output transformer used in this type of microphone, drawing particular inspiration from some of the older, larger frame designs. Knowing that size can sometimes be a limiting factor, United developed their own custom-wound transformer, which has nearly four times the metal mass found in any “87-style” microphones. This ensures that there are no bottlenecks or weak links in the design, and that nothing is lost in translation as the signal is passed out of the microphone and down long cable runs. The transformer sounds open, with high headroom, and a clear, three-dimensional sound – and will never impede low frequencies.

United’s custom-wound, US-made transformer is built with large, all-nickel laminations. They could have used a smaller or less expensive transformer; they simply refused to compromise.

It’s Not Just Another Mic – it’s a United:

The classic original mic’s pattern-select circuitry is excluded from the UT Vintage87, yielding a hotter, purer, and cleaner true-cardioid response. A switchable output filter blocks RF and EM interference.

In the case of the UT Vintage87, “Vintage” means timeless – not “old.” Based on the R&D of the UT Twin87, UT Vintage87 is built to a timeless standard for timeless sounds, including many high-end components more commonly found in boutique offerings. Now everyone has access to one of the world’s most renowned quality microphones.

Key Features:

• Faithful reproduction of the vintage German studio microphone
• Custom United 24k gold sputtered dual diaphragm/dual backplate K87 style capsule
• Switchable RF filter, for the first time on a vintage-style “87-style“ microphone.
• True-cardioid pattern that is slightly hotter, more pure, and boasts a better signal-to-noise ratio than the classic original.
• Custom wound, American-made United transformer with 4x the metal mass of other 87-style mics
• Absolute workhorse, a desert-island microphone for professional studios and voiceover work
• Clean, clear, articulate, open sound. Low noise, high headroom and dynamic range.