The UA Bock 187 is a Large diaphragm FET condenser microphone featuring a cardioid polar pattern. Classic design with larger transformer, refined circuitry, and a unique "fat" mode.
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Imagine if the legendary U87 had a cooler, beefier younger sibling who spent years training in a boutique California workshop. That sibling would be the Universal Audio Bock 187.
This large-diaphragm cardioid FET condenser microphone takes the sought-after "golden-unit" tone of vintage studio classics and infuses it with modern reliability and massive low-end muscle. You get that iconic, silky-smooth presence for vocals, but without the ear-fatiguing harshness that can plague older mics when pushed hard. It's a true studio workhorse, meticulously designed to capture every transient detail of acoustic guitars, drum overheads, and powerhouse vocalists.
Vintage Character Without the Harshness
Chasing vintage tone often means dealing with temperamental hardware and strident upper frequencies. The Bock 187 bypasses the headaches, offering the beloved warmth and clarity of the classics with refined engineering. David Bock, the master mic designer who spent two decades maintaining the world’s most famous recording studios, poured his expertise into this design to ensure your tracks sound polished right from the source.
The “Golden Unit” Sound: Every seasoned engineer dreams of finding that one-in-a-million vintage mic — the "golden unit" that just sounds perfect. We've infused the Bock 187 with that same elusive magic, delivering lush, articulate vocals that sit beautifully in any mix right from the start.
Massive Cinemag Transformer: We swapped out standard components for a generously sized Cinemag output transformer, giving your recordings incredibly rich bass and elevated low-frequency headroom.
Class-A FET Circuitry: Minimalist, solid-state internal routing ensures pristine signal integrity, capturing everything from whispered breathiness to aggressive strumming with stunning accuracy.
Add Weight to Your Waves
Sometimes a track needs a little extra gravity. The Bock 187 isn’t just a one-trick pony; it gives you onboard tone-shaping tools to adapt to whatever is sitting in front of the capsule. Instead of reaching for a digital EQ to salvage a thin-sounding vocal, you can dial in massive, larger-than-life presence before the signal even hits your preamp.
The "Fat" Mode: Flip this switch to activate a targeted low-end boost between 10 Hz and 400 Hz. It adds instant weight and authority to electric guitar cabs, kick drums, or thin vocal takes.
Precision Lo-Cut: Got a rumbly AC unit or heavy-footed singer? The 120 Hz lo-cut filter quickly reigns in muddy frequencies, keeping your low-end tight and focused.
High SPL & Pad: Handling up to 125 dB SPL with an engaging -10 dB pad, this mic bravely stares down screaming guitar amps and punishing snare drums without flinching or distorting.
California Craftsmanship
A microphone this capable deserves a build quality that matches its sonic pedigree. You aren't just buying an audio tool; you are investing in a handmade piece of recording history. Built lovingly by the audio obsessives at the UA Custom Shop in Santa Cruz, California, every Bock 187 is meticulously assembled to guarantee it performs flawlessly session after session.
Handmade in Santa Cruz, California: Each microphone is meticulously crafted and tested by our audio experts to ensure it delivers flawless performance right out of the box.
Focused Cardioid Pattern: The premium large-diaphragm capsule and its fixed cardioid polar pattern reject off-axis noise, capturing only the pure, focused sound of your source.
Signature Wood Case: Your Bock 187 ships in a durable, stylish wooden case, offering premium protection for your investment between sessions.
The Ultimate Studio Mainstay
The Universal Audio Bock 187 FET condenser microphone stops the endless cycle of swapping mics and wrestling with EQ plugins. It combines the soulful, vintage presence you crave with the modern flexibility and massive low-end you actually need. Just put it on the stand, hit record, and let the sheer quality of the sound do the heavy lifting.
Universal Audio Bock 187 Features:
Premium large-diaphragm cardioid FET studio condenser microphone
Handmade at the UA Custom Shop in Santa Cruz, California
Iconic U87-style "golden unit" tone with modern David Bock enhancements
Minimalist Class-A FET circuitry for pristine, accurate audio capture
Large Cinemag output transformer delivers rich bass and massive headroom
Unique "Fat" mode offers a low-end boost between 10 Hz and 400 Hz
120 Hz lo-cut filter and -10 dB pad for ultimate signal control
Impressive 125 dB Max SPL handles extremely loud sound sources
Frequency response spanning a highly musical 20 Hz to 16 kHz
Includes a beautiful premium wood storage case (requires 48V phantom power)
Warranty: 1 Year from date of purchase (parts and labor)
Universal Audio Bock 187 FET Condenser Microphone
Item #:
UAD BOCK187
Manufacturer Part Number:
MIC-UA187
UPC:
819937003196
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Trey 🇺🇸
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Great mic
The many voice presets that’s already implemented into the mic is great especially since it delivers high quality audio to the daw. It works really well with uad software also. Great mic.
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12/08/23
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Justin 🇺🇸
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Truly amazing!!
I expected great things when I took a chance on this mic, and it absolutely delivered!! Universal Audio makes nothing but quality gear, and you can feel the craftsmanship as soon as you pick it up. It has a beautiful sound, great clarity and does the magical '87 thing with it's mid presence and smoo...
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