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United Studio Technologies UT Twin87

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Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

  • Two legendary circuits in one microphone
  • Switchable between modern and vintage mode
  • Polar pattern: omnidirectional, cardioid and Figure-8
  • Switchable RF filter
  • Frequency response: 20 - 20,000 Hz
  • SPL: 127dB with pad switched on @ 0.5% THD
  • Switchable -10dB PAD
  • Inherent noise: <10dB cardioid without pad and high pass filter
  • Power supply: 48 V phantom power
  • Dimensions (H x D): 220 x 55 mm
  • Weight: 2 kg
  • Includes elastic shock mount
Available since May 2022
Item number 542864
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Tube No
Switchable Polar Pattern Yes
Omnidirectional Yes
Cardioid Yes
Figure-8 Yes
Low Cut No
Pad Yes
shockmount included Yes
USB Microphone No
B-Stock from 1.545 AED available
1.666 AED 430,25 €
Plus 269 AED shipping
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Vintage or modern? Why not have both?

Front view of the United UT Twin87 large-diaphragm condenser microphone

The UT Twin87 from United Studio Technologies combines two microphone circuits - developed almost half a century apart - in a single unit and thus captures the essence of two classic mics in one. Users can even switch between these two circuits "on the fly" while the microphone is in operation. The UT Twin87's vintage and modern tonal characteristics are not the only switchable feature, however: The mic also offers a selection of omnidirectional, cardioid, and figure 8 polar patterns. All of this makes the UT Twin87 a highly flexible tool that can handle all manner of recording situations in the studio and ensures an uncompromising sound thanks to its use of premium-quality components.

United UT Twin87 with case, shock mount, and spare elastic elements

Warmth and detail at the flick of a switch

The UT Twin87 comes with United's own dual-diaphragm/dual-backplate design with 24-carat gold-sputtered membranes. In "Vintage" mode, the capsule is operated directly via the 48V phantom power, resulting in a warm, smooth, and mellow sound. Switching the microphone to "Modern" mode gently increases the polarisation voltage to 63 volts using a specially designed FET boost circuit, resulting in a brighter and more detailed tonal character. The UT Twin87 has an overall frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz, which covers the entire normal range of human hearing. The rear of the microphone houses two switches, one of which activates an 80Hz/6dB per octave high-pass filter that effectively eliminates solid-borne background noise, and the other of which activates a -10dB pad function.

An affordable all-rounder for the studio

The United UT Twin87 was developed for professionals looking to get their hands on the authentic sound of the two "87-style" microphone designs at an affordable price. At the same time, however, this microphone makes no compromises when it comes to the quality of its components, and in addition to its custom milled brass capsule, it also features polystyrene, tantalum, multilayer ceramic, and WIMA film capacitors, metal and carbon film resistors, and hand-selected transistors. This combination of premium components makes the UT Twin87 a reliable tool for making high-quality recordings that stand out thanks to the design's proven tonal character.

United UT Twin87 in its shock mount

About United Studio Technologies

United Studio Technologies is based in the town of Baton Rouge in the US state of Louisiana and was founded in 2018 by Chad Kelly and John “Cave” Daughdrill, both of whom brought with them two decades of development experience in the professional audio sector. While Chad previously worked for both large and small manufacturers of professional audio equipment and constructed his own high-quality devices in his spare time, John was employed as a creative director, graphic designer, industrial designer, illustrator, and copywriter for a series of renowned manufacturers. The first microphone that the two partners developed was the UT FET47, which makes classic vintage-style sounds available at an affordable price. United Studio Technologies also places great value on authenticity when it comes to the products it develops in cooperation with other audio engineers, and the company’s mission is to constantly exceed its customers’ expectations in terms of price-performance ratio.

United UT Twin87 microphone grille and switch

Switchable polar patterns and HF filter

The United UT Twin 87 has six DIP switches, which activate the HF filter and can be accessed by unscrewing the bottom bell anti-clockwise and gently sliding out the brass body tube. When the microphone is used wirelessly, this filter should be switched on by lowering switch positions 1 and 5 and raising switch positions 2, 3, and 4. Switch position 6 should always be lowered. When the polar pattern is set to "cardioid", the UT Twin87's rear diaphragm and pattern circuitry are disabled, which produces a particularly focused sound with a good signal-to-noise ratio. The "figure 8" setting allows recordings to be made without noise contamination, while the "omnidirectional" setting is ideal for recording ambient sound from all directions.

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Besser als gedacht, nicht nur für den Preis
Breymien 20.05.2022
Ich würde behaupten dass ich mich extrem gut mit den verschiedensten Mikrofonen auskenne, da ich bereits unzählige genutzt und gemischt habe.
Es gab kein Mikrofon bis zur 3K Grenze welche ich nicht mal genutzt und gemischt habe für Vocals.
Das United ut87 klingt wahnsinnig gut.
Die Auflösung ist in Kombination mit meinem Grace m101 sehr detailliert. Die mitten weisen keine frequenzlöcher auf, die Höhen sind sehr ausgewogen und die Tiefen genau im richtigen Verhältnis.
Im Vintage Mode klingt das UT meiner Meinung nach eher wie dass U87ai, es hat dann sehr weiche und nicht präsente Höhen, klingt aber etwas dicker als die AI Version.
In modern klingt das UT direkt Mix ready, EQing brauche ich kaum, eher nur zum anpassen an einen Beat. Modern klingt für mich so, wie ich es vom U87ai am liebsten gehabt hätte. Schön offen, ohne nerven.
Es lässt sich wunderbar formen und steht schön im Mix.
Mein U87 hab ich verkauft, auf weitere Mikrofone kann ich definitiv verzichten.
Ich war sehr überrascht. Die Verarbeitung ist weitaus besser als viele Mikrofone bis 2000€.
Es hat mich sogar soweit verwundert, dass ich das Gefühl habe, jetzt ist es mal Zeit für eine Bewertung !
5 Sterne voll verdient
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UT Twin87
Malej 13.11.2023
Ten mikrofon nie spełnia moich oczekiwań , przy nagrywaniu wokalu męskiego. Jest silny , mocno obrysowany dolny środek pasma , mało dołu , dobry środek pasma i fajna ciepła góra pasma. Za to bardzo ładnie sprawdza sie przy nagrywaniu instrumentów dętych , trąbka, flet, są świetne. To nie jest mikrofon do wszystkiego. Choć jest to z pewnością wysokiej klasy , studyjny mikrofon, ,,,,


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od wielu tygodni używam tego mikrofonu i napiszę ważną rzecz , United UT Twin87- potrzebuje czasu aby doszedł do pełni swoich możliwości. Widocznie wkładka , transformator i obwody elektroniczne muszą pracować dość długi czas aby brzmienie stało się pełne i mocne. Najniższy dół pasma , jest obecny ale nie przeszkadza, dół od 120 Hz do 220 Hz stał sie pełny i okrągły z lekką ale solidną prezentacją w cześniej był mocno obrysowany , teraz sie wypełnił.. Pasmo środkowe , stało się szczegółowe i czyste , dokładne . zaś wysokie częstotliwości , są precyzyjne , bardzo prawdziwe , transjety są niezwykle naturalne ale bez wybijania sybilantów. Podoba mi się ten mikrofon podwyższam ocenę za brzmienie o jedną gwiazdkę. Jest ważna rzecz w używaniu tego mikrofonu, On jest ciężki , potrzebuje bardzo stabilnego statywu , a śruby trzeba solidnie przykręcać. Trzeba oo tym pamiętać , nie jest to wygodny mikrofon do nagrań ale ma świetne brzmienie wyraźnie bazujące na brzmieniu starych niemieckich mikrofonów Noumann,i dlatego zostanie ze mną.
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RuudNL 02.07.2022
Ik had, mede door de positieve reviews, hoge verwachtingen van de United UT Twin87.
Verwachtingen, die in elk geval voor mij, niet waargemaakt werden.
De eerste klankindruk was, dat het 'diepste' laag ontbreekt.
Metingen bevestigen dit. Het lijkt alsof de microfoon frequenties onder ca. 100 Hz verzwakt overdraagt.
Wellicht is dit een ontwerpconcept, maar als er laag verzwakt moet worden, dan doe ik dat zelf wel.
De output van de microfoon is laag, in de 'moderne' mode zelfs láger dan bijvoorbeeld een U87ai.
(De output vs. SPL is voor zover ik weet niet gespecificeerd.)
In de 'vintage' mode is de output nog eens ca. 4 dB lager, wat te verklaren is door de lagere polarisatiespanning op het kapsel.
In de 'vintage' mode geeft de microfoon iets meer laag en iets meer hoog ten opzichte van de 'modern' mode.
Het 'laag-af' filter is nogal extreem. Min 12 dB bij 80 Hz. levert een uiterst 'dun' klinkende microfoon op.
De laag verzwakking is veel te veel om het proximity effect te compenseren.
Het beste is dan ook dit 'laag-af' filter maar niet te gebruiken.
Ik heb de Twin87 nog even vergeleken met de Warm Audio WA-87.
Bij deze test wint de WA-87 overduidelijk waar het gaat om de 'body' van het geluid.
Jammer, een gemiste kans. Ik ga de microfoon terugsturen...
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Un bon micro, mais…
Urbarouet 16.05.2022
Une bonne sonorité pour ce UT Twin87, en particulier avec la capsule 87 vintage. Mais je suis un peu déçu du son de la capsule du 87 moderne. Un peu trop « light and short » à mon goût personnel. Intéressant micro polyvalent toutefois.
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