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B87iC — Cardioid

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B87iC

Inspired by the Neumann U87i — Cardioid Precision

A loving tribute to the most-sought-after U87 variant — the U87i. The B87iC strips away complexity to deliver cardioid-only focus with approximately 8 dB higher output and lower self-noise than the original, all through a custom-wound Australian Mu Toroid transformer.

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Key Features

The U87i soul.
Refined.

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Cardioid-Only Clarity

By dedicating the capsule design entirely to cardioid operation, the BN-K87 cardioid capsule delivers exceptional on-axis focus and superior off-axis rejection compared to multi-pattern designs.

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Higher Output, Lower Noise

Approximately 8 dB higher output than the vintage U87i, with self-noise around 11 dB-A — roughly 3 dB quieter than the original. Ideal for quiet-source vocal work and intimate narration.

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Mu Toroid Transformer

The custom strip-wound Mu Toroid transformer at 9.5:1 ratio maintains rich low-end extension and silky high-frequency response — the character of the original, refined.

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BN-K87 Capsule

Designed, machined, and gold-sputtered in-house at the BeesNeez factory in NSW. Complete vertical integration from capsule to finished microphone.

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Fast Setup, Clean Signal

The cardioid-only design trims complexity out of the signal path — faster setup, enhanced clarity, and a direct route to the sound you need.

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Complete Package

Ships with shock mount and hard carry case. Everything needed to put this microphone to work immediately.

Specifications

Built to exacting standards.

Type	Large Diaphragm Condenser (Cardioid Only)
Capsule	BN – K87 Cardioid
Transformer	Custom strip-wound Mu Toroid (9.5:1)
Self-Noise	~11 dB-A (≈3 dB better than vintage U87i)
Frequency Response	15 Hz – 20 kHz
Max SPL	117 dB
Power	Phantom 48V
Origin	Hand-built in NSW, Australia

In the Box

🎙️B87iC Condenser Microphone

🖇️Shock Mount

🧳Black Hard Carry Case

Manufactured In

🇦🇺 Collins Creek, New South Wales, Australia
Hand-built by Ben Sneesby and team since 2002.

Best Used For

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Lead Vocals

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Voice-Over & Narration

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Podcasting

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Acoustic Guitar

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Intimate Recordings

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Broadcast

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Piano

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Solo Instruments

B87iC

The U87i soul.Refined.

Built to exacting standards.

Hear the B87iCin your studio.

The U87i soul.
Refined.

Hear the B87iC
in your studio.