Due to popular demand, the Mellow Audio ME-87i is now available for pre-order as a "Partial Kit" for the serious diy'er. Build the ultimate u87i reproduction microphone and experience the vintage sound of the 1979 version 16 model. Mellow Audio is pioneering the way forward with our ME-87i partial kit. A partial kit gives the flexibility to the diy'er to choose certain key components allowing them the ability to hone the look and sound of the microphone to their liking and budget and to experience the pure joy of creating a beautiful studio grade condenser microphone! The main issue when building a vintage microphone kit from scratch (just pcb boards) is the sourcing of high quality THT components at a reasonable cost. We have taken the headache out of the equation by doing the sourcing for you and providing THT components that are professionally measured and tested on the bench. What do you get? All copyrighted pcb boards with mounting screws and switches. Any copyright infringement will be met with serious legal action. All THT components including a properly measured & tested JFET which is one of the most critical of all components in the circuit. High quality precut wires A detailed printed instruction guide. What will you still need? Microphone body k-87 capsule u-87i circuit compatible transformer - We have Cinemag CM-13113 pinout compatible boards available and traditional bobbin drop in boards. Reputable sources of these components will be given at time of purchase and also included in the instruction manual which comes with the partial kit. It is highly recommended you purchase these components ASAP. You will also be invited to join the Facebook Group to discuss any parameters of the build with other ME-87i kit diy'ers. Keep in mind you must buy the kit to join this group as a lot of build support will be amongst fellow buyers of the kit. The ME-87i P-kit is available for pre-order NOW! Shipping September 2025 The professionally hand built, tested and certified unit can also be purchased if you prefer. ME-87i Condenser Microphone – Mellow Audio Engineering
