UNIVERSAL AUDIO UA Bock 187 FET Condenser Microphone

Wide-diaphragm cardioid FET condenser microphone

• Handcrafted at the UA Custom Shop in Santa Cruz, California
• "Golden unit" sound inspired by the legendary U87, with modern enhancements by David Bock
• Minimalist Class A FET circuitry
• Large Cinemag transformer for rich bass and increased headroom
• "Fat" mode to emphasize low frequencies between 10 Hz and 400 Hz
• Built-in Lo-cut filter (120 Hz) and Pad (-10 dB)
• Premium wood case included

The classic sound of an icon, with modern reliability

The Universal Audio UA Bock 187 is a wide-diaphragm condenser microphone that brings the legendary character of the famous U87* into your studio, enhanced by design innovations from David Bock. Each unit is handcrafted at theUA Custom Shop in Santa Cruz, California, following standards of absolute precision.

Legend-inspired design

The result of more than two decades of experience in servicing and optimizing the most iconic microphones, the UA Bock 187 represents David Bock's vision of how to improve a classic without distorting it. The result is a microphone with a warm, rich and versatile timbre.

Superior performance in every recording

Compared to vintage models, known for their presence but sometimes aggressive on the high end, theUA Bock 187 adopts a larger transformer, refined circuitry, and a unique "Fat" mode. This combination offers greater dynamics, body and presence, ideal for vocals, guitars and many other sources.

Technical Specifications.

• Type: FET cardioid wide-diaphragm condenser microphone
• Frequency response: 20 Hz - 16 kHz (±2 dB)
• Max SPL: 125 dB SPL (1% THD)
• "Fat" mode: boost 10 Hz - 400 Hz
• Lo-cut filter: 120 Hz
• Pad: -10 dB
• Requires 48V phantom power
• Premium wood case included