God that sounds so clean...

@Podcastage

4 жыл бұрын

It’s a great mic there’s no denying. It captures exactly what you put in front of it.

@NinthwaveThe

4 жыл бұрын

@@Podcastage As they say at Linn Audio: garbage in, garbage out!

@ramencurry6672

3 жыл бұрын

I think this microphone is the common microphone for cartoon voices. It wouldn’t surprise me if it’s the microphone used for the Simpsons.

@NebulonRanger

3 жыл бұрын

@@ramencurry6672 The very same!

@HarvinderSingh-yy8th

2 жыл бұрын

World's best condenser microphone.

Impressive, thorough and fun review. I consider the U87 the poor man's microphone. You're poor after buying it.

@TheArtofGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

But you're rich in other ways. hehe.

@maxhammer4067

3 жыл бұрын

I had a friend that let me have it for 900 with the wooden box shock mount and foam top

@tuneunleashed

3 жыл бұрын

I bought a Nord Stage 3 which is 2x more expensive than a U87 and I don’t feel poor lol. I feel fine. A bit of regrets but I love it either way.

@klite789

2 жыл бұрын

@@maxhammer4067 that was a HUGE DEAL then!!! Hope it’s still doing great for you

@maxhammer4067

2 жыл бұрын

@@klite789 yea lol iv had it for about 10 years now and it's still good 👍

I thought at first 3600 is a little high.. but when you consider that you get also a windscreen then that's quite a deal!

@Podcastage

4 жыл бұрын

HAHAHAHA! If I wasn't laughing I'd be crying.

@maelo3582

3 жыл бұрын

No sticker, not buying

@HarvinderSingh-yy8th

2 жыл бұрын

Also sticker is too deal under 3200 bucks.

@Fluware

Жыл бұрын

@@maelo3582 they wanted to cut on the excessive accessory just to be more economic. Otherwise stickers added another 100$

Yep. Brain exploded a number of times - love your humor. Amazing comparison. Thanks for taking the time to do this. :)

idk why I'm watching this when I know damn well I'll never buy this thing. I think it's because I like your videos.

@alutzlft

4 жыл бұрын

Amen to that.

@lenearaujo3117

3 жыл бұрын

@c1rcu1tn3rd qc

Wow. Just . Wow. That is a monstrous amount of hard work. Thank you so much for your contribution to the community!! You sir, are a Rockstar!

BEST review ever on U87 Ai. Period.

This is by far the best microphone review I have ever watched. The amount of detail you go into and the care you take to make sure your tests are reliable and comprehensive is second to none. You've earned yourself a subscriber.

Possibly the best mic comparison vid I’ve seen. And I’ve seen a lot. Great stuff.

Been WAITING on this one!

It's so wonderful to say that this video is so nostalgic and never gets old. They're contrast, but being constant of how your video was made makes it feel so exceptional. :)

This is one of your very best reviews--and they're all great! No matter what microphone I type in the search window, your reviews seem to always be there, usually right at the top. Yours are my favorites to watch because you hit all the marks and don't waste any time--just right. Love how in the versus series you go back to the featured mic to keep our ears "active" between comparisons. Just freakin' awesome...every time!

Wow, that was a great review! A lot of work went into this, thank you! The U87 just sounds so good - clean and open. I was pretty surprised at how close the TLM103 was. Definitely worth considering for a whole lot less money (though still not cheap).

@HarvinderSingh-yy8th

2 жыл бұрын

TLM 103 is a bit harsh at the top end.

Dude!!! Thank you so much for doing this comparison video!!! This is awesome! This is a great resource!!!!

This is probably one of my top 5 favourite videos I've seen in July...honestly thank you SO MUCH☺

Probably the best and thorough review and comparison I have ever watched and listened to on youtube. Defininetlly checking out more!

Thanks for this Bandrew! It is interesting to hear the "sheen" on the U87ai in the highs/high mids yet it manages to avoid the sibilance overload I hear on so many less expensive large diaphragm condenser microphones. Also interesting how much the foam cover mellows out some of that detail. FYI, help is on the way. We sent Allen Williams on his skateboard. He should be there sometime around July 23rd based on our best estimates. Good luck until then.

@Podcastage

4 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU very much for all you do Curtis. I look forward to seeing Allen skateboarding down the road through crowds of protestors just dripping sweat. And yeah. It’s got some magic. I think the same magic that the KSM32 has. Did you end up being dissuaded from spending too much money on a mic?

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

@@Podcastage Yes! You did a fine job and my bank account appreciates this video more than you'll ever know. Also, Allen asked me to tell you that he has some sub $30 microphone with a name I cannot pronounce that he is planning to use to save you. I couldn't totally make out everything he said as the wind on his mobile mic was distorting the signal.

@swschilke

4 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd do you refer to his T-Bone SC 400 from Thomann (Germany)?

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

@@swschilke Haha, no, just made that up as a joke. 😀

@learnerforever6933

4 жыл бұрын

You are so funny guys 😂 love your channels ✌🏼 BTW in your opinion which mic (compared in this video) sounds the closest to U87?

Amazing Vid! The sound of the U87 is so classic, our ears are so costumed to it, we love it no matter what. Now, I'm still impressed with the AA OC818, the clarity of it is so amazing, I was on the verge of buying the OC818, but now i will definitely get it, cause sounded amazing in comparison. Thanks for doing this type of reviews, cause we can actually hear the differences among the mics.

i didn’t even believe this was real. i’ve been dreaming of this video for a while. but dang bruh, that 87 just makes the other mics sound “phasey” and kinda hollow. all of them seemed to sound that way compared to the 87... just wild. i’d go for one if i could get a micro loan realz quick.

Wow! WOW! What an amazing review. The amount of work put into this! This show will live in INFAMY in the annals of mic review history. No one has , no one will ever dive this deep into a mic review! ( Really happy to see the Allen got the Neewer NW700 in the mix!) Honestly I hear nothing in the line up that compares. There are MANY great sounding mics in the line up indeed but none compare. First review I did not critically listen and thought the TLM 103 was pretty close. On my second review I hear it's not really as close. FWIW the UA X8 sound really good in my head. Again, this is the BEST mic review of all time! Thank you so much. We're not worthy!

would you do a video on the Chandler Limited TG mic?

@NoOffensePies

3 жыл бұрын

吴老师也来研究麦克风？ Chandler 的东西可以跟客服聊聊，我的经验的话都很平衡，单纯看口味 （而且挑preamp）

@themarcos150591

3 жыл бұрын

I really want that too, but one year has past...

I've been here since 60k or 40k subscribers. I really love your channel you made me learn a lot of very useful things about improving my setup audio. I wish the best for you and your channel and wish to see you with 1M subscribers and a very big KZreadr. Keep going Bandrew you're awesome 😃👍

@Podcastage

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Amir. That really means a lot. I wish you the best of luck on your endeavors as well.

Stunning mic and definitely on my wish list for the distant future. The King Bee is really nice bang for the buck though.

@weedanwine

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed, I was surprised by the King Bee, never heard it before but it did well.

@walterwilliams1323

3 жыл бұрын

The Bee sounded surprisingly good for the price in the warm low end and mids.

@HarvinderSingh-yy8th

2 жыл бұрын

Yes king bee also sounds good. It is considered better than AT2020. It is cheaper too.

@HarvinderSingh-yy8th

2 жыл бұрын

No, King bee is good for voice over and broadcasting. It is not recommended for singing. Now a latest version King bee II has been launched. It is even better than this king worker bee. STC 20, BLUE BABY BOTTLE SL, ASTON ORIGIN are best budget condenser microphones. They sound well for vocals as well as instruments. Pl. check review. Even KSM 32, 43 have drawbacks. So don't fool yourself.

Bandrew: You have become the guru of incredible mic reviews and this was your DaVinci of reviews--- wow!! Loved it. I have the Austrian Audio 818 thanks to you and you helped in getting the TLM103. I love my Senn 416 to death--- I'm impressed with the King Bee and Shure KSM44 --- Mic acquisition is a sickness (need to go to MAA) Mic Acquisition Anonymous ( also have a Soyuz 017Fet,) that I got on Reverb a few months back-- wow, I love that mic, that's now my audiobook mic--- sounds sooooo good. anyway thank you for your service to the MAA community, I will nominate you and the Booth Junkie as honorary President and Vice President! Many thanks Bandrew, Chancellor of Podcastage, holder of the golden SM7B.

@Podcastage

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Michael. That’s quite the mic locker you have there. I have the Soyuz and have only used it for a little bit but gosh if it’s not a thick low end iirc. I am honored by the nomination. Microphone politics scares me though. =)

@VOByRobbins

4 жыл бұрын

@@Podcastage Microphone Lockers Matter!

'I absolutely hate myself for doing this, but let's test the plosive rejection of this thing'. Goes on to show THE FRICKING SMOOTHEST PLOSIVES EVER HEARD BY MANKIND.

@Ado08

2 жыл бұрын

THE ABSOLUTE SMOOTHEST FRFR

The Neumann U87 is to microphones what the Fender Precision is to bass guitars. It effortlessly cuts through a mix. Great video, thanks!

An incredible review, as usual. I loved the comparison between all those mics. It might have been a lot of work, but it’s really worth the effort. The Neumann U87 is very good indeed, but I was also impressed by the AKG (although it may sound a bit clinical, I loved it) and the Rode NT1 (considered its price). Since I’m looking for a better preamp, I found the comparison very informative. I hope you review other preamp in the future. I didn’t like the Warm Audio sound and prefered the stock preamp in this case. To my opinion, it’s better to use a ”transparent" preamp with voices.

45s in and the kidney joke finally landed for me. 10/10 even with my brain delay.

The biggest surprise for me personally, when listening in 1080p with my Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro's was how unbelievably close in tone the Shure SM 7B and Rode NT1 were. I mean, for a dynamic mic, the SM7B was so unbelievably close. So was the NT1, with only slight variance in tone. Also surprisingly, the SE x1 was also very close, albeit brighter. And obviously the 103 shares the same capsule, but was more boosted in the highs. This is a great video, because, let's be honest; every mic ever is always being compared to u87. For someone looking to buy a mic, this is like the one stop shop. Getting to see how these things compare to the undisputed industry standard. The one I'm waiting next is the Manley Reference Cardioid. I've seen it lurking there behind you every once in a while :) Manley vs U87 vs 103 vs NT1 vs 7B would probably be the ultimate VO mic test. I've also seen the SE 2200 and JZ BH2 being used to record VO, so those would also be cool to throw in there. Thanks for all of your hard work, Bandrew! :) :) :)

@HarvinderSingh-yy8th

2 жыл бұрын

No CM can beat U87Ai.

Dude, This is your super power...use it wisely. I love your apples-to-apples comparisons and the way you give every mic a fair shot to do their thing. To my ear, there were several of these mics that sounded great on your voice. But of all of them, I felt the U87 was the most neutral, natural, and honest reproduction. If money were no object, that’s definitely where I’d go. Unfortunately, I am not independently wealthy as you appear to be, so money is definitely an object! I’ll have to settle for less. But what I’ve learned from this test is that I won’t be losing that much in performance! Thanks for all your work on this and your other videos!!

@Podcastage

4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Ted. Thank you very much for the kind words, and I’m really happy to know the video helped and provided context for how the mic compares to others on the market. It is great, but as you say, there are mics that are 1/3rd the price or less that offer an amazing sound.

@danielgaudet6114

4 жыл бұрын

@@Podcastage There's always the used market (but your millage may vary). I've seen a few U87 Ai go for $1500 USD with the shockmount and the box in the last year on classified sites.

Sounds fantastic. NT1 is also ridiculously good value.

The Shure KSM44a sounded incredibly close to the U87, which I didn't expect. Very impressive. Otherwise the Neumann TLM103 sounded the best "of the rest." Also, this was one of my favorite videos. It seemed like you were having fun during recording, despite the repeated madness.

@HarvinderSingh-yy8th

6 ай бұрын

No TLM is little harsh on high end. Overall aslo U87ai sounds fuller. It need very little EQ to take the vocals.

Like so much in audio, it's about subtlety and nuance. It seems like many of the other mics are decent sounding but all have some sort of frequency boosted that's annoying when compared to the U87. The U87 is just so well balanced across the entire frequency spectrum. Pretty amazing how they nailed it back in 1967.

Perhaps the best sounding mic you've tested.

Thank you, especially for the comparison to other mics and preamps. I mix recordings fro THIS mic all day, whcih is ADR dialogue for foreign language dubs. This mic requires creative placement and quite a bit of tweaking for some voices in the mix. Good, but sometimes I wish people took the time to try other mics as well. For me the Austrian Audio appeared to be less prone to sibilance. That would often be my first choice these days. The NT1 on a budget.

@TeatruSubtitrat

4 жыл бұрын

When doing that stuff, creative placement is required with *any* mic, so the dubbed line sound as natural and true to the picture. Austrian Audio, more similar with TLM103 and I think that's the segment they're after anyway (home recording, podcasting), and it makes sense since that's were the big sales are at.

For its price the NT1 just slays

@yasuh4550

4 жыл бұрын

Wow, it really did perform incredibly well

@BB0YMatty

4 жыл бұрын

yup that's why I chose it! amazing!

@coffeehigh420

4 жыл бұрын

I agree with you 100%. really was just thinking that as soon as I heard that NT1. I'm actually going to go out and buy one lol

@ErynKnight

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed. It's basically a modified K67 capsule too. I bought an NT1 when I started out VO full time and thought it'd be a nice place to start. Never felt the need to "upgrade". It's right for my voice. That mic basically made me a fangirl. And I'm okay with that.

@martinkulik9466

4 жыл бұрын

sorry. I heard sharp S's and muddy plosives. nt1 is not as good as they say it is. the only thing going for it is low self noise. plus he was only quietly speaking, if you would put it to the test with singing by different voices I suspect there would be some harshness. spoken word and especially in one voice won't say much. even the 20 bucks mic was comparable, but again it's only one scenario out of many and that's why radio and studios use neumanns, due to it is universal and dependable in all scenarios that other mics aren't. plus neumann can support loads of EQ processing that other cheaper mic don't as the voice falls apart for high fidelity reproduction that u hear only fraction of on youtube

U87, of course, great class. In my opinion, the Mojave MA201 Fet, Shure KSM 44a and TLM 103 also sound great. Beautiful presentation. Thanks!

@HarvinderSingh-yy8th

2 жыл бұрын

No mics named by you cannot complete King U87AI.

@Anya-ip6fd

Жыл бұрын

Those were the mics I picked out as well

@paweplinta1565

Жыл бұрын

@@Anya-ip6fd Sure thing. We have good taste :)

I still love that Austrian Audio. Jeez man, it is smooth!

Oh that Warm Audio WA-73EQ sounds excellent here too.

@walterwilliams1323

3 жыл бұрын

Yep that was by far the warm-est sounding of the lot.

Austrian Audio OC818 sounds very smooth and similar to a Neumann u87 ia. Good job!

@tb1235

3 жыл бұрын

That's what I thought too, especially for the money. Banger deal for $1200, don't think the OC818 will stay around $1000 forever once Austrian Audio makes their name widely known.

U87 sounds perfect. The NT1 was the closest contender to my ear. But the U87...The combination of detail, air, & warmth (midrange), is just amazing. Then again, for $3,600, it damned well better be.

Great review! The U87 sounds awesome but not awesome enough to spend $3600. I'm happy with my Samson C01 and Sterling Audio ST51. Both sound great.

@HarvinderSingh-yy8th

2 жыл бұрын

Upgrade to STC 20. C01 misses a lot of low and high.

rip kidney

@Sammie_E_Tellem

4 жыл бұрын

Bro baking soda and water. Research please. Many have no idea how this can help the kidneys. One love bro

@funnyguy6934

3 жыл бұрын

@@Sammie_E_Tellem or mentos and coke

It's a microphone everyone's heard literally countless times, and yet, here I am having my jaw dropped at how it sounds in isolation. I mean, for the price, it BETTER be that good.

@reekrodriqguez6552

3 жыл бұрын

But’s it’s not for the price

This is a very good review method. The U87ai has an amazingly accurate tone. The KSM32 has the most similar tone. It looks good as an alternative.

"Now I tap the boom arm to see how much of that noise it can reject with the shock mount" Spoiler alert: All of it ;D

@Podcastage

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah. It’s expensive, but it does it’s freaking job...REALLY well.

@Narwaro

4 жыл бұрын

@@Podcastage Its also really amazing how well it rejects plosives without anything attached. Its a really good microphone.

@n.snd9

4 жыл бұрын

@@Narwaro @Podcastage looked like he was holding back on the plosive test.... I don't blame him. It made me wince a bit, hahaha

@Narwaro

4 жыл бұрын

Nathan Willis Yeah, that is correct, but in my experience its still really good in that regard as it is. The U87 is so nice that you start degrading sound quality with pop filters which is bonkers. Sadly I gave mine away as a long-term loaner so I cant confirm right now but really good from memory.

@pedrodominicci2045

4 жыл бұрын

And the NT1

As an NT1 owner, I was really surprised by how bass heavy the NT1 was and how the high end transients were a little more “spitty”. Ugh… now I want a U87 :(

@delta61

Жыл бұрын

Try spitfish, it's a vst plugin which can take away heavy transients, or a transient processor. The rest can be solved with a bit of clever eq.

The sound characteristics of both KSM32 and KSM44a are incredibly similar to the U87ai! I absolutely LOVE my KSM32! I have other more expensive microphones and they have their uses but the KSM32 keeps being the most versatile mic I have. My other favorite mics are modded/custom mics. One of them is a very close U87 clone, made with the same schematics.

@RigoMurillo

4 жыл бұрын

One of the best mic shootouts I've ever seen. Great job with the format and execution!

@HarvinderSingh-yy8th

Жыл бұрын

@@RigoMurillo Pl. also watch MOJAVE MA 201 FET and MOJAVE MA- D dynamic mic reviews.

What kind of a sad waste of flesh down votes this video? It's the most ambitious mic comparison I've ever seen.

Incredible mic and an incredible price 😅

@1ssac633

3 жыл бұрын

incredible price my ass

@babyyoda2190

3 жыл бұрын

@@1ssac633 ughhhh 😩😩😩😩😩

@funnyguy6934

3 жыл бұрын

@@1ssac633 incredible in a bad way

@HarvinderSingh-yy8th

2 жыл бұрын

So, what. People dream for U87Ai.

The best mic shootout on KZread! Thank you! I was impressed by nt1 and the king bee, and how they are not so far from u87ai for tuning and for details specially for the rode nt1. It would had been good to include also Aston Spirit and Lewitt 440 or 441, that with nt1 and king bee are in my top 4 of affordable mics. I am going to buy my very first condenser mic, for my tenor fat voice for sing and voice over, now I record all through my shure beta58a that is very limitating. I'd very appreciate a suggest between the 4 mics mentioned, rode nt1, aston spirit, lewitt 440 and neat king bee! Great review!

the C414 sounded pretty amazing compared to the 4k mic (really the closest I thought) ... but for the price, that Rode NT1 is awesome! - long story short in my opinion, you basically get what you pay for with a few exceptions meaning one of them for example, if you are a crappy engineer, it doesn't matter which mic you choose, it will all wind up sounding like crap.

@NKWTI

2 жыл бұрын

It’s important to understand that if you need an equally effective mic for a single application such as voice over… plenty of other mics can compete with the top shelf mics. The top shelf mics are top shelf because they can be used on everything and everyone, it doesn’t mean a person can’t find a mid priced mic that does a single application just as well.

400 dollars for that shock mount? WHY? I am shocked. Also, great intro!

@Jdpanzone

4 жыл бұрын

If you are that shocked you probably need a mount that can help reduce said shock! 🙃

@simonchasnovsky1835

4 жыл бұрын

The kidney should cover that

@tomekvilmovskiy6547

4 жыл бұрын

yeah, that's why it's called SHOCK mount. )

@rafbass

4 жыл бұрын

Some people pay $1000 for a monitor stand 😂

@14phgerard

4 жыл бұрын

It's only 200 for the mount. The windscreen is another 200.

I was watching your videos when your new one Popped up, I just wanted to say I think your videos are extremely educational and have so much value to them and I really respect that especially to someone like myself that has a hard time comprehending things but always still is willing to learn even if I have to do it twice, I just bought another microphone that I believe will be right for my voice I’m giving up my blue yeti and went with at2005 It does both and that’s my next question I really want to know if I should be looking into an interface? what would be the benefit of it ? I love doing tutorials and reviews but also I dabbled in a couple ASMR short stories which I want to continue , I love talking close to the microphone and I love the warm sounds I hope I said that right again learning....Thank you so much for your input I really appreciate always going to your channel if I ever need any advice or I want to learn about something a little bit more

@Podcastage

4 жыл бұрын

There is a benefit with an XLR interface with the ATR2005 USB/XLR mic, but it’s slight. You can absolutely continue to use it as USB and get years of use out of it without any issues.

@RavenWednesday

4 жыл бұрын

@@Podcastage thank you so much

@RavenWednesday

4 жыл бұрын

@@Podcastage oops any one you might recommend?

@slicespitfire3544

4 жыл бұрын

Raven Wednesday just got the scarlett 2i2 it’s quite good and it’s around 130 dollars i think. If you want to get a more expensive interface maybe go for the motu m2 for around 170 dollars

@RavenWednesday

4 жыл бұрын

Slice Spitfire thank you

People in the comments are seriously sleeping on the TLM 103, but I am here to say that it's the closest thing to the U87 for obvious reasons. I can't even tell the difference. So I think the TLM 103 wins hands down. It's an AMAZING mic and industry standard for a reason.

@jadeone

3 жыл бұрын

tlm 102 is lowkey better than the 103 even

@eargazmmusic

2 жыл бұрын

The 102 is not better than 103. The 102 has some nasty sibilance. It’s also harder to get vocals to sit in a mix with the 102. Yes a lot can be fixed in post, I’ve owned the 102, 103, and U87 and I’m my opinion the U87 is worth it. But I could have been ok with the 103 if finances were an issue

@jadeone

2 жыл бұрын

@@eargazmmusic Harder to get vocals to sit in the mix with the 102 seems incredibly conditional and doesn't align with my experiences with that mic. I am mostly using it as an instrument mic these days since getting a manley gold and a few ribbons, but I'd still use the 102 in a heartbeat.

I actually liked the tlm103 the best in this test.

@TheZeroSbr

3 жыл бұрын

It does sound the best. U87 emphasizes the mids a lot, giving it a more congested sound.

@ryanshook8284

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I also feel like if you boosted the mids by just 1db and used a de-esser plugin, you'd be in u87 territory 110% woth the tlm if that's what the person was after.

Sure this was a pain to record, but thank you!!!!

They're significantly cheaper in the UK. They go for around two grand.

@Podcastage

3 жыл бұрын

Lucky duck.

@BI11YB0NE5

3 жыл бұрын

Yea, that conversion from pounds to dollars is brutal though….

The KSM32 has put the final nail into the coffin of any desire I had to own a U87.

@mentoneman

4 жыл бұрын

another bonus is that the shure KSM series is a great mic for live use on pianos and acoustic guitars as it is less prone to feedback than most other condensers I’ve used in that capacity.

In Germany it's about 25% cheaper 😉 Yaay! Still more then all my audio equipment cost (probably 3-4 times or so)

That's weird, I woke up in a similar situation when I bought up my U87. The last thing I remember is being asked if a rag smelled like chloroform or not.

@Podcastage

4 жыл бұрын

“Here. Smell this washcloth.” Is what I heard. Then I woke up with an incision and a u87 next to me.

@SimplyRusty

4 жыл бұрын

@@Podcastage lol

@no-pz8gi

4 жыл бұрын

Plot twist the mic was your kidney

@blankfrank23

4 жыл бұрын

@@no-pz8gi He had the mic he needed inside of him all along

The KSM32 was my favourite in the shootout, 2nd time I ever hear it. Didn’t like the KSM44a.

You sold your kidney for this microphone?? 🤔

@Tim_ArtistName_Tallent

4 жыл бұрын

Lol! That’s what I was thinking

@dfab512

4 жыл бұрын

bruh

@Mediaright

4 жыл бұрын

That's the joke. ;)

@larryhinze8658

4 жыл бұрын

@@Mediaright Blew a kidney drinking moonshine.

@richardk.7700

4 жыл бұрын

If you recall the Blues Brothers movie, the character played by Dan Aykroyd sold his previous Bluesmobile for - a microphone!

I thought the KSM 32, KSM 44a, OC 818, and C414 performed pretty well up against the U87. Obviously they don't sound exactly the same, but I didn't find myself longing to go back to the 87 during any of those AB tests. The NT-1 put up a hell of a fight as well for 300 bucks. Great mic, but I just don't think it's worth it unless you've already got a huge mic locker.

Scared me a moment, "OMG what happened!" oh.... it was a goof.

The Shure KSM32 shocked me too

@Podcastage

4 жыл бұрын

It’s a great sounding mic. I think smoother than the U87 even.

I watched the ads. hopefully that helps with buying ur kidney back 😂

a good verses would be the at4040 vs u87 (edit: the frequency response to the 4040 is terrible on the high ends and in no way comparable to the u87 in that regard... conclusion: get yourself a rode NT1 for whatever voice you have)

@TeatruSubtitrat

4 жыл бұрын

that's definetly not the case at all, u87 and even tlm 102 sound shockingly better than any audio technica mic. Maybe the comparison was rigged, being from japan and all... lol

@danmeme7740

4 жыл бұрын

I did my own shootout and the tlm-103 was so close to the NT1, the at4050 was nice too. You are paying for a touch more warmth in the mids with the u87 thats it. Many other mics have been used in many top notch recordings that were not the u87. In the mix no one would be able to hear the difference.

@SunFlower-jo2vn

4 жыл бұрын

@@TeatruSubtitrat I dont think it was rigged because its from Japan, it was simply because the singing test didnt have any high notes sung to really show what makes them different. the mids and lows are similar but the frequency response of the 4040 on high notes is harsh whereas the u87 is really smooth

@SunFlower-jo2vn

4 жыл бұрын

@@danmeme7740 yeah, after doing more research i realized i liked the NT1 alot and the tlm-103 is quite similar to it! i do like u87 as a singer who likes to hit higher notes cause the frequency response is smooth on the higher notes but i know the tlm-103 is just as good :)

@TeatruSubtitrat

4 жыл бұрын

​@@SunFlower-jo2vn ​ Ah, ok, I thought you actually wrote you was shocked about the at4040. yes, the u87 is on so many levels superior to any kind of japanese mic, including the ridiculously priced sony c800. Rode nt1 quite better than a 4040 and almost as cheap as a 2020 which you can't even compare it to, so my hunch is AT sales are sinking lol and you will see more and more japanese videos telling you how nicer their mics are.

Made in Germany, is the best what you can get!

@Benzyl

3 жыл бұрын

Or any country that starts with Austr...

Been waiting on this review!

Your voice sounds so detailed with this. I would listen forever.

I went to the ATM to see if I had enough money to buy this microphone....the ATM followed me home and hasn't stopped laughing at me. Should I be worried by this at all??

@Jdpanzone

4 жыл бұрын

Yes. The ATM kink shaming you for your desire for a high end microphone is not acceptable. I would recommend having a stern talking to with the ATM. If they don't stop, call the police and tell them an ATM followed you home and you just want it to leave now.

Man, I remember when you whined about the price of the TLM 103 and how you couldn't believe that you spent that much money on a microphone.

@Podcastage

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah. I still think all of this stuff is ridiculously expensive. Haha.

@DropkickNation

4 жыл бұрын

@@Podcastage Then why did you buy it? lol

@arbitermatt

3 жыл бұрын

@@DropkickNation because he has a channel where he reviews microphones.

@DropkickNation

2 жыл бұрын

@@arbitermatt Not a very convincing argument.

You have done such an incredible job . Love your work . Thank you . And U87 is my dream mic on my list indeed

So sorry to hear about your health concerns. I have seen lots of your videos and they are very helpful. Cheers to you, fellow baller.

Woke up groggy in a bathtub full of ice again huh?

@Jdpanzone

4 жыл бұрын

God I hate when that happens

@MikeBroderick33

4 жыл бұрын

@@Jdpanzone Lol. Especially the bloody ice.

@Jdpanzone

4 жыл бұрын

@@MikeBroderick33 no kidding. That shit is Cold!

@MikeBroderick33

4 жыл бұрын

@@Jdpanzone and bloody...

Throw that box and you will be charged $99 by Neumann.

@TeatruSubtitrat

4 жыл бұрын

I guess you mean the cardboard box, not the wooden one, since that's actually 150$ in the EU and I guess like 200$ in the US :D

Nice review! It's crazy how different it sounds with different pre-amps!

Best comparison vid I've watched. Your humour guided me through all he tech specs 'till the very end. :-D

Wait... you got paid for your kidney?

Excellent review. Something I’d like to see you test in the future are some popular mixers, and put them through their paces. That would be very helpful.

The microphone review to end all microphone reviews and one I've been waiting on for a while. As much as I would love to have a U87 (or any Neumann microphone for that matter) just to say I own it and brag to all my friends about it, that price tag is way too rich for my blood. Great video as always Bandrew. I'm looking forward to that KSM44a review. I thought it stacked up very nicely to the U87 and all the others.

Thank you so much for this incredible video, not only did you demonstrate how great this mic is, but also how great many other affordable mics are as well. The tremendous amount of work you put into this video is amazing, like I was expected to watch 10+ videos for comparison and getting the same information. Job well done my friend you earned me to subscribe. From a rockstar to another rockstar, terrific job sir, thank you again!

@Podcastage

Жыл бұрын

My goal is to make the most useful video as I can, so thank you for those kind words, it truly means a lot.

This is single-handedly the best tech review I've ever seen.

Great work . Thank you from Quebec, Canada

Amazing review! Would love for you to do some sort of a compilation of your instrument demos. Like a vid of all the acoustic guitar bits on each mic. This would be a great resource! Thanks for all your efforts!

Yo the effort put into this video is great ! Even the embedded dedicated duration labels

finally after years of waiting a u87 review

hey man im far from getting a u87 but i promise ill use one of ur links just to support all the countless reviews and countless help youve given me over the years. love you bro if im ever famous ill send sum your way

You my friend were born for this 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 . Great Review . Respect

ksm44a has very similar character with u87. wow.. very impressed. I'm sure you spend a lot of time for making this video and is really helping me. thanks!

@Podcastage

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah. I’ve heard quite a few comparisons of the KSM44a to U87 Ai. Pretty similar character. Slightly different but really close at 1/3rd the price.

I love seeing you review S tier mics! even though the same sound quality can be achieved on some lower price points

Wonderfully done comparison, extremely informative - thanks very much for this video!

Thank you very much for this review!! The price on this thing is nuts but I think its well worth. Keep up the great work!

A few days ago I watched your review of the Neumann KMS 105 and was amazed by the sound, with that mike you sounded really good! Now, with the U87... wow. It was the first time I consciously listened to the U87. You sound so good! It was also the first time I listened to several Neumanns comparatively. Gosh are they good!!! With that first impression, all the Neumanns made you sound terrifically. From all the compared mikes, the Neumanns were the best. With that said, I hope you'll recover soon and stay around for some more decades!

I knew it had to be a pain to make this video. But it’s the best shoutout on KZread. Thanks man.

man i enjoy your reviews .thanks a lot

Thanks so much for this informative and thorough demonstration of this great mic. I have to say, I definitely liked it the best of all of them.

This is an amazing channel. I appreciate the palette cleansing! Thank you! Instant sub!

There is something about the U87 that differentiates from the rest, itˋs a sensation, something that canˋt be expressed with words. It’s just more pleasant to the ear