United Studio Technologies UTVintage87 Condenser Microphone

The United Studio Technologies UTVintage87 is a large diaphragm condenser microphone that captures the classic character of one of the most iconic studio mics of all time, without the eye-watering price tag. Built around a fixed true cardioid pattern, a custom K87-style capsule and a hefty US-made output transformer, it delivers that familiar, polished sound that simply drops into a mix, whether you are tracking vocals, voiceover, acoustic instruments or dialogue.

Streamlined from the flagship UT Twin87, the UTVintage87 keeps the same premium component quality and tone, while stripping away pattern switching and extra circuitry for a hotter, cleaner output. The result is a timeless, studio-ready mic that is easy to use, highly consistent and voiced to sit right at home on modern productions and classic-inspired sessions alike.

Classic 87-style Tone, Made Accessible

The UTVintage87 is designed to give you the sound and feel of a legendary studio workhorse at a far more accessible price. By focusing on a single, true cardioid pattern and omitting features that many users rarely touch, United have avoided cost-cutting where it actually matters. You still get a full-fat, transformer-balanced output, a proper K87-style capsule and carefully chosen components throughout the circuit, so you can capture that familiar, refined tone on vocals, guitars, drums and more.

True Cardioid Simplicity

With its fixed true cardioid response, the UTVintage87 is optimised for everyday studio tasks. The absence of pattern-select circuitry means a more direct signal path, resulting in a hotter, purer output with excellent focus on the source and natural rejection of room ambience. Whether you are recording in a treated control room, a project studio or a makeshift vocal booth, it is quick to set up, easy to position and consistently flattering on a wide range of voices and instruments.

Custom Capsule and Transformer for Depth and Detail

At the heart of the UTVintage87 is United’s own UT-K87 capsule, a 34 mm brass, dual diaphragm design skinned with 6 micron Japanese PET film and finished with a 24k gold sputtered membrane. Paired with a custom-wound, large-core UT Series output transformer made in the USA, it delivers an open, three-dimensional sound with impressive headroom and solid low-end extension. The transformer’s generous metal mass and all-nickel laminations help ensure that transients, low frequencies and long cable runs are handled with ease, preserving the nuance of your performance.

Premium Components, Built to Last

The UTVintage87 is constructed from solid milled brass with a nickel electroplated body, and its circuit is populated with an assortment of high-quality parts including polystyrene, tantalum, multilayer ceramic and WIMA film capacitors, along with carefully selected metal and carbon film resistors and hand-picked transistors. A switchable high-pass filter and pad add practical flexibility, while an output filter helps block RF and EM interference. Powered via standard 48 V phantom, it is a robust, dependable tool that is ready for daily use in professional and project studios alike.

• Classic 87-inspired Sound - Voiced after one of the most sought-after studio microphones ever made, the UTVintage87 delivers a familiar, polished tone that flatters vocals, voiceover and instruments, helping your recordings sit naturally in the mix with minimal processing.
• True Cardioid Design for Cleaner Output - By focusing on a single, true cardioid pattern and removing pattern-select circuitry, the mic offers a hotter, more direct signal with excellent front-focus and off-axis rejection, ideal for studio vocals and close-miked sources.
• Custom UT-K87 Capsule and US-made Transformer - The precision-milled K87-style capsule and large-core, custom-wound transformer provide detailed highs, solid lows and a three-dimensional midrange, ensuring nothing is lost as the signal leaves the mic and travels down long cable runs.
• Premium Build and Studio-friendly Controls - A solid brass, nickel-plated body houses a carefully curated component selection, while the onboard 80 Hz high-pass filter and -10 dB pad give you practical tools for handling proximity effect, rumble and louder sources with confidence.

General

• Type: Condenser microphone
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Amplifier Type: Field Effect Transistor
• Power Input: 48 V phantom power (via XLR)

Capsule

• Capsule: UT Series, 34 mm brass, insulated dual backplate K87
• Diaphragm: Dual-diaphragm, 6 micron, 24k gold sputtered Mylar (PET film)
• Capsule Sensitivity: -34 dB @ 60 V

Performance

• Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Self Noise: < 10 dB
• Maximum SPL: 117 dB ( 127 dB with pad) @ < 0.5 percent THD
• High Pass Filter: 80 Hz (12 dB down point)
• Pad: -10 dB

Output

• Output: Custom-wound UT Series transformer, made in USA
• Output Impedance: 27 Ω
• Output Connector: 24k gold plated XLR, pin 2 HOT, pin 1 GND
• Ground: Pin 1 XLR (required)

Construction

• Body: Nickel electroplated, solid milled brass
• Mount: Suspension type shock mount (included)
• Included Accessories: Vintage-style pouch, shockmount

Dimensions

• Microphone Height: 220 mm / 8.6 inches
• Microphone Diameter: 55 mm / 2.2 inches
• Shockmount Depth: 118 mm / 4.64 inches - 178 mm / 7 inches