The Ultimate Neumann U87 Shootout - Is It Worth $4,000?

The Neumann U87 is arguably the most famous microphone in recording history. But is it really worth the near $4,000 price tag? In this ultimate U87 shootout, I put the legendary Neumann U87Ai in a blind head-to-head battle for the top spot against four popular 87-style microphones, all under $700, so you can hear the difference and decide for yourself.

This blind microphone comparison covers vocals, acoustic guitar, and spoken word, so you’ll get to hear each mic in real-world recording scenarios.

Links to Mics! (using these helps the channel, thank you!)

Neumann U87ai Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone:
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/item--NEUU87AISETZ?siid=3917

Warm Audio WA-87 R2 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone:
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/item--WAUWA87R2?siid=285093

The United Studio Technologies UT Twin 87:
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/item--UTDUTTWIN87

Roswell Pro Audio Mini K87:
https://www.roswellproaudio.com/chapman

Dachman Audio DA87 SE:
https://www.dachmanaudio.com/?sca_ref=10393097.24vWojhlskIpJD

Preamp Used: A Designs P1 500 Series Mic Pre:
sweetwater.sjv.io/kO6NWN

GEAR LINKS:

What I use for audio: (affiliate unless noted otherwise)

My Voiceover Mic: (Not Affiliate)
https://www.dachmanaudio.com/products/da-87se
My Interface:
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/item--ANEDISCRT4PROSYN?siid=317635
My VoiceOver Preamp:
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/item--BLAAUTEURMK3?siid=313551
My Main Monitors:
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/item--NEUKH120II?siid=335650
My Headphones:
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/item--BEYDT770PRO250?siid=302076
My LiN76 Compressor:
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/item--LIALIN76?siid=322099
Plugins:
https://pluginboutique.com/?a_aid=691f3713a627d

My Camera Gear:
My Main camera: https://amzn.to/40Q93bY
My Main Lens: https://amzn.to/3GD2Wkx
My Main On Camera Microphone: https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/item--RODVMNTG?siid=272904
My B Lens: https://amzn.to/44GwEgB
My Softbox: https://amzn.to/3EyfA2Q

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Timestamps:
Intro: 0:00
The Legacy of the U87: 0:31
The Differing Opinions Of The U87: 1:08
Warm Audio WA87 R2: 2:24
Roswell Audio Mini K87: 3:31
Dachman Audio DA87 SE: 5:31
United Studio Technologies UT Twin 87: 6:18
This Shootout is BLIND: 6:58
DISCLAIMER: 7:26
Audio Samples - Acoustic Guitar: 7:53
Audio Samples - Vocals: 9:37
Audio Samples - Voiceover: 11:03
The Reveal!: 14:00
Having Fun With Microphones: 15:08

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