Neumann TLM127, U89, U87
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unsilpauly
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i did a project once where i used u87s as overheads into a true precision 8 and it was the best overhead sound ive ever gotten. the cymbals sounded really natural and full. i hope to one day own at least a pair or two for overheads. on another project at the same studio(which has a fabulous live room), i used the 87s as room mics for drums(spaced pair about 12 feet from the kick drum) and they worked well too. i dont have any experience with the other mics. i hope any of this helps. good luck.
egan.
daylightdies.com
The U87 is a workhorse. It seems to gets dogged a lot on forums but regardless it's on tons of records. I've liked them on vocals (obviously), OH's, and acoustic guitars. I think if you can justify the cost then it's worth having one (or 2) around IMHO.
Machinated
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I have also used U87 quite a bit, not a lot else to add really, sounded great with everything we tried it on.
Fifth_Horseman
Watch out, it's sharp!
We had a single U87 at the studio where we went to record drums for our current album.
Used it as an XY overhead, but also used two other mics (forgot the model) as a spaced pair and recorded both (to decide later on).
The U87 was the clear winner.
Used it as an XY overhead, but also used two other mics (forgot the model) as a spaced pair and recorded both (to decide later on).
The U87 was the clear winner.
I'm actually shopping for a very good vocal microphone. So far, the U87 seems to be the best buy, but keep the comments coming 
(I don't want a tube microphone because tubes don't like planes or too much transportations)
(I don't want a tube microphone because tubes don't like planes or too much transportations)
Stillborn
Scaly Manfish
TheDude
Jocke Skog
elmuchoescadawg
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How did you do XY with just one of em?
I was told recently that one day sooner or later I have to buy a U87.
kaomao
Member
I'm actually shopping for a very good vocal microphone. So far, the U87 seems to be the best buy, but keep the comments coming
Why not an SM7?
Ok it's not a condenser, but for metal stuff Andy showed us it works great!
Yes, SM7 is on the list, but I see it more (maybe I'm wrong) as a microphone for grunters. And I need a very good microphone to record a female vocalist.
elmuchoescadawg
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IMHO they are better for grunters than a LDC would be but theyre pretty good for other styles as well. The Neumanns would still be much better for the type of job your looking at though
Fifth_Horseman
Watch out, it's sharp!
Damn, you just made me check the Neumann homepage for 10 minutes...
Looks like it wasn't an U87 after all, but a SM69 or something. We just called it the "Neumann"...
It had two independent mic capsules that could be turned against each other. The hard part was to find out where the actual FRONT of the mic was... as we didn't want to record the ceiling of course.
Skyweaver
Shred or Die !
For vocals i found this to be a great mic
http://www.adkmic.com/catalog/audiophileseries/Area51TT.php
Description: Area51 TT Multi-Pattern Remotely-Variable Valve (Tube) Microphone, Turbo-Tube Power Supply, SUPER-Mount, Multi-Pin Cable, Foam Windscreen, Large Premium Flight Case, includes Factory Stock Military Grade 6072A Vacuum Tube (Valve).
http://aes.harmony-central.com/109AES/Content/Neumann/PR/M-150.html
M 150 Tube condenser microphone is also great
or if your rolling in cash
http://mixonline.com/products/review/audio_telefunken_ela/
Telefunken Ela M 251 - which is insane !!!!
but I know your not after a tube, the nu
http://www.adkmic.com/catalog/audiophileseries/Area51TT.php
Description: Area51 TT Multi-Pattern Remotely-Variable Valve (Tube) Microphone, Turbo-Tube Power Supply, SUPER-Mount, Multi-Pin Cable, Foam Windscreen, Large Premium Flight Case, includes Factory Stock Military Grade 6072A Vacuum Tube (Valve).
http://aes.harmony-central.com/109AES/Content/Neumann/PR/M-150.html
M 150 Tube condenser microphone is also great
or if your rolling in cash
http://mixonline.com/products/review/audio_telefunken_ela/
Telefunken Ela M 251 - which is insane !!!!
but I know your not after a tube, the nu
U87 is great, no question. No experience with the others.
What about the C414? Don't you like it?
What about the C414? Don't you like it?
TheSweetener
Member
U89 and TLM193 are very natural (so compared to modern LDCs) rather dark sounding mics. They're great for alomst everything, but are very special and not workhorses for vocals.
pifos_2
des scoubidoubidous wha !
I can smell the production of the next To-Mera coming
and maybe also your own project ??
Skaldir
formerly known as Unicorn
I think all are good mics. U89 for Saxophone was better than U87
But who want's to record saxophon?
The only thing the U87 and 89 lack, is that they can't take high sound pressure. The TLMs are build with another technique and can take higher pressure.
Ok, the U87 isnt the first choice for Toms or Bassdrum, but I thought it's good to know.
But who want's to record saxophon?
The only thing the U87 and 89 lack, is that they can't take high sound pressure. The TLMs are build with another technique and can take higher pressure.
Ok, the U87 isnt the first choice for Toms or Bassdrum, but I thought it's good to know.
pifos_2
des scoubidoubidous wha !
First solution is exact
éhéh, I'm gonna wait after this one !!
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