Universal Audio Bock 187 Large Diaphragm FET Condenser Microphone (MIC-UA187)

🎙️ UA Bock 187 – Legendary U87-Inspired Tone, Handcrafted in California

The Universal Audio Bock 187 is a premium large-diaphragm cardioid FET condenser microphone, meticulously handcrafted at the UA Custom Shop in Santa Cruz, CA. Designed by renowned mic guru David Bock, the 187 blends classic U87 character with modern enhancements for superior tone, depth, and low-end power.

🔧 Key Features

• Handmade in California by the UA Custom Shop
• Classic U87-inspired tone, tuned by David Bock
• Large Cinemag output transformer for deep, rich bass and headroom
• Minimalist Class A FET circuitry for clean, natural sound
• “Fat” Mode: Low-frequency boost (10 Hz – 400 Hz) for added warmth and body
• Lo-Cut Filter (120 Hz) and -10 dB Pad for flexibility in any session
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 16 kHz (±2 dB)
• Max SPL: 125 dB @ 1% THD
• Includes: Premium wood storage case

🎯 Ideal For:

• Vocals, acoustic instruments, and electric guitar cabs
• Voiceover and broadcast
• Engineers and studios looking for iconic tone with modern flexibility

💬 Why Choose the Bock 187?

This mic is David Bock’s homage to the “golden unit” U87 — refined with modern circuit design and a more powerful transformer. The result is a condenser mic that delivers presence without harshness, and body without boom, making it a must-have for any serious vocal chain.

Bring the magic of vintage studio tone into your modern productions with the UA Bock 187 — a handmade masterpiece built for a lifetime of professional recording.