Neumann U 87 Ai Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone (Nickel)
Damn.
I was hoping to believe the reviews/ads that say "As good as a U87!" "I actually prefer the Yellow Snow 87!"
I was hoping to send it back, finally happy, convinced that it wasn't THAT good a mic and I didn't have to gulp and cough up all that money.
Insert expletive of your choice here.
I have a few decent mics including a TLM103.
This mic is simply in a different league when connected through a Metric Halo interface. Its so good that I am sending the TLM103 to get checked out by Sennheiser.
Expensive? Jeez yes. Worth it? Unfortunately, yes. I have only used it so far on male and female vocals, but its rich, detailed output and, well, uncompromising honesty, is in a class of its own.
So I am keeping it.
Sh*t.
I was hoping to believe the reviews/ads that say "As good as a U87!" "I actually prefer the Yellow Snow 87!"
I was hoping to send it back, finally happy, convinced that it wasn't THAT good a mic and I didn't have to gulp and cough up all that money.
Insert expletive of your choice here.
I have a few decent mics including a TLM103.
This mic is simply in a different league when connected through a Metric Halo interface. Its so good that I am sending the TLM103 to get checked out by Sennheiser.
Expensive? Jeez yes. Worth it? Unfortunately, yes. I have only used it so far on male and female vocals, but its rich, detailed output and, well, uncompromising honesty, is in a class of its own.
So I am keeping it.
Sh*t.
February 21, 2022
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Ian K.
