SeriesNeumann U 87

(Originally written by bhomassel/translated from Audiofanzine FR) Excellent microphone. Perfect for any recording application. Vocals, guitar, violin, choir, etc. I use it with a Tube-Tech MP1A: It's difficult to get a better combination, the result is just amazingly wonderful. OVERALL OPINION Excellent microphone. Perfect for any recording application. Vocals, guitar, violin, choir, etc. I use it with a Tube-Tech MP1A: It's difficult to get a better combination, the result is just amazingly wonderful.

Specifications: Microphone Type - Condenser Polar Pattern(s) - Cardiod, Omni, Figure-8 Frequency Response - 20Hz-20kHz Max SPL - 117 dB (ardioid) THD 0.5%); 127 dB THD 0.5% with preattenuation Output Impedance - 200 ohms Signal to Noise Ratio - 68/71/69 dB CCIR (rel. 94 dB SPL); 79/82/80 dB A-weighted (rel. 94 dB SPL) Self Noise - 26/23/25 dB CCIR; 15/12/14 dB-A A-weighted Pads - 10 dB Length - 7.87" Width - 2.2" Depth - 2.2" Weight - 1.1 lbs. I use this microphone for studio recording. I wouldn't trust it with live sound because it's too expensive. OVERALL OPINION This microphone sounds great. Well really, it sounds like nothing. It sounds totally transparent. Whatever you put into this mic will come out on the same on the recording. Because of this I don't always like using it on certain applications. For example, it sounds great on vocals but if the singer doesn't sound great it will show up on the recording. As long as your sound source is good it sounds great. I use it on vocals pretty frequently and on acoustic instruments. It like it on orchestral strings and on horns as well. You really get what you pay for with this mic. It is expensive but you can't replace its sound with a cheaper mic. I would buy this mic again if I had a surplus of money. You can get great sounds with cheaper mics but if you have the money this is irreplaceable.