Is a U87 really worth $3,500 in 2024?!
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
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Heck yeah 🤘
I had the opportunity to try one in a studio my friend had access to, it definitely didn't suit my voice and he wasn't experienced enough to make it sound good. No hate against the mic but as many are coming to the realization, price doesn't equal the right choice.
I have have an AT4033a and it's my most expensive mic, I rarely use it.
I bought a cheap Rode NT1 signature series recently and it suits my voice much better and it came with a decent shock mount, good quality cable and pop filter...
That being said, I have recorded good sounding songs with 15-20 dollar mics that sound great to me.
Like the way you Speak, sir, calming and polite , as a VO artiste i use the TLM 103 with Apollo twin , My eyes are on the U87 , budget is not an issue , but also the Sphere modelling microphone is making me curious , I am sure the U87 will always be easier to sell if i don't need it compared to Sphere as it works better with the H/W. Your Suggestion please - Thank you
Honestly if you’re happy with the 103 I think it’s a great voiceover mic. I don’t have experience with the Sphere but I have the VMS modeling mic and I like that
U87 blows the sphere away
I bought a matched pair almost 20 years ago and they are great mics. Very versatile mics. Not good for every voice but, they are great for most situations depending on your environment and how you position them on the source. They are worth the investment if you're serious about recording.
I agree!
The U87 is the IQ tax of 2024, and most $400 microphones on the market are at the same level.
To the amateur ear, it sounds that way. But it's not. It's an industry standard.
Great mic, I love mine. Very balanced and polished sound, it sounds like a record. Despite all the hate it gets I think it’s an amazing mic.
They’re amazing for sure
Great video man! Thanks!
Appreciate ya!!
I just bought a U87 stereo pair and received them today. I set them up for my grand piano and man, they sound great. Luckily I live in Europe so the pair cost about $1000 less than if I bought them in the US. Still, $6,666 is a lot of money. Glad I spent it though, they sound fantastic.
That’s the dream piano setup for sure!!! Congrats on the new mics!
Good advice!
Thanks homie!!
I've had a few mics, and for me, it has been worth it.
I upgraded from a TLM 103, and it was worth it :)
Nice! I like both a lot!
What’s the difference that u seen i have the 103 n thinking bout upgrading
It was smoother, had better bass, even more detail. Less sibilant
@@ianmorris9568 thx brother ima upgrade fs
Awesome video thanks~
glad you enjoyed it!
short answer: No, get a Warm Audio 87 or Roswell Mini K87 and pocket the difference.
Great advice. Thanks... Ive purchased the flagship mic purely out of intrigue and wanting the experience. I picked up a customer return in perfect condition for less than £1500. Before that a brand new for less than £2K here in the UK. Is it me or is this mic on average more expensive in the States? Cheers :)
Makes sense since it’s a German product! Cheers 🤘
Got mine with the box and (the painfully extortionate) shockmount for £1750 - Can't complain.
thats a steal might have to get me one
About 10 years or so ago I bought a u87 ai wooden box and the shock mount for £800 and it was pretty much brand new and I got km184 pair for £680 on deal
@@maxhammer4067 Well spank me silly and call me Billy, that's one hell of a deal.
@@maxhammer4067 is it still holdin up?
@@rjjtmt
Yea it still works great,
So you didn't really answer the question though. Like, what inside that microphone are we paying for that costs 3500 to make? Is it a special metal? The way it's wired? Black magic?
It’s not so much the materials but the engineering that went into the design and overall quality control
The 87 is very good microphone but buying a new U87 is not worth the money. There are brands out there that equally good and maybe better for less money. Secondly. A tube microphone has far better resolution than a transistor microphone (U87) and produces a warmer sound. As an example my company produces high quality tube microphones with vintage components inside that gives superior sound quality just like big vintage classic microphone. With time we are going to present our microphones but we have no rush. So if you are looking for a good sounding microphone there plenty of other options availabel today.
Is a U87 really worth $3,500 in 2024?! Yes. It's a Neumann. Not only are they arguably the best mics on the planet, but their customer service is absolutely stellar. Let's say you buy a nice $200 Chinese-made mic. Then, five years later, you have a problem. Do you think you'll get any helps from the manufacturer? Do you even know who the manufacturer actually was? Of course, if you're like me and can't pay $3,500 for a mic, if the budget is there, and you want a really fine mic, Neumann is it.
Note: This does not apply to the TLM 102 and 103, which are Neumann's "budget" mics, and are not comparable to the U87.
As a computer programmer I drop $4-5 a year on equipment, software and services to make my money. I assume that if your voice is your money maker,then $3.5k isn’t that big of an ask.
You’re totally right there!
I'm a huge believer in keeping your equipment up to par, but spending 4-5k a year as a PROGRAMMER is absolutely wild. That was a subtle flex and not realistic for 99% of programmers.
@@SM-mt1ox ah I should say that I’m self-employed so have only myself to look to for equipment and as they say time (computing in this case) is money. In this case, it justifies the costs. So my point was, if your income depends on having certain equipment, then you need that equipment. I know truckers who spend way more than $5k on repairs and upkeep. Again, if it’s your job.
Worth 3500- no. It doesn’t cost them any more to make. It is the best though
It really is a great mic
🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷👏🏻, It's an amazing mic!
how would u compare this to the manley ref c??
Very different mics but both fantastic. The Manley was better on higher/breathy voices in my experience, and I didn’t end up using it on as many instruments. I’d take either one for a vocal depending on the singer but as a general use mic I’d take the Neumann.
@@AdamSliger i plan on usingone of those mics for a male melodic hip hop vocal for my home studio
@@liltdub1 nice that'll be great!
U87 was good but not anymore for that price
Got one. Had also cheaper copies. U87. Period.
TLM 103 capsule. ‘INSPIRED’ by U87.🤣🤦♂️🤣😂🤣
Really!😂🤣😂🤣😂
Who tf is gonna have this kind of money tf 😅
Great question lol
Prob audio engineers who had their big break