Thank you for purchasing the Yuzu 87 FET Microphone Kit from Yuzu Audio. We hope you are
excited to build our faithful recreation of the classic German large-diaphragm condenser
microphone from the late 1960s.
Arguably the most famous microphone in the recording industry after the SM57, the U87 has
been a staple in studios across the world since its inception, capturing vocal and instrument
performances on countless hit records.
Through history, the circuit design of the U87 has been through many iterations including U87i,
U87p and U87a designations but in this kit, we have decided to focus on the vintage U87i circuit
to retain the original sonic characteristics of the microphone.
To help you focus on the important parts of DIY audio projects, which we believe is the
understanding and building of the microphone itself, we have provided a full kit with all the
parts needed to complete the project while covering any questions you may have along the
journey.
This build guide will take you step by step through the wiring process in detail in order to help
you assemble the full microphone with ease. Along the way, you will learn about how this
microphone works and the important steps to follow in order to make your microphone sound
as best as possible.
Let’s get started!
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