Neumann microphones
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eh bro, neumann 87 is damn freaking expensive leh. cos its vintage mic. will cost u prob ard 2-3k US BUCKS
And i highly doubt anyone will sell you their used 87 unless there's something wrong with it or they're out of their mind and need desperate cash. If not be weary of someone selling u a neumann 87.
thats my 2cents. Why dont you get a cheaper condenser like shure or AKG? And spend the leftover money to get a good mic pre =)
And i highly doubt anyone will sell you their used 87 unless there's something wrong with it or they're out of their mind and need desperate cash. If not be weary of someone selling u a neumann 87.
thats my 2cents. Why dont you get a cheaper condenser like shure or AKG? And spend the leftover money to get a good mic pre =)
gkinsingapore
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U87 has become U87AI which has a little better spec than the old 87.
You can buy them directly from one of the US based online retailers but there are also a couple of places in SimLim that sell Neumann. Check with Hung Bros.
Like ViD says, they are about USD$2900 new and depending on what you are using it for, there are a lot of mics around (like the superb Rode K2) that even some of the top pros are unable to differentiate from blind listening tests.
You can buy them directly from one of the US based online retailers but there are also a couple of places in SimLim that sell Neumann. Check with Hung Bros.
Like ViD says, they are about USD$2900 new and depending on what you are using it for, there are a lot of mics around (like the superb Rode K2) that even some of the top pros are unable to differentiate from blind listening tests.
bernardgoh
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Williams from sim lim does sell U87. 
SingaPutra
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I thinks you should consider SP C1 microphone.Better and cheaper than Neumann U-87
Click the link below.....
http://www.studioprojects.com/c1.html
Neumann U-87 VS C1 Studio Project condenser microphone.Click below..
http://www.digitalprosound.com/2001/03_mar/reviews/studio-projects2.htm
Click the link below.....
http://www.studioprojects.com/c1.html
Neumann U-87 VS C1 Studio Project condenser microphone.Click below..
http://www.digitalprosound.com/2001/03_mar/reviews/studio-projects2.htm
More than 8 yrs back I ordered a mic from US via web which costs me close to SGD4k (inclusive shipping). Now I shudder at the thought of buying something at that price simply trusting the reviews I read, without even hearing it myself.
Lucky for me though it turned out I like the sound very much and through the years I have brought it to a few studios and side by side with their 87, C12VR, they chose to use my mic (for vocals). Though the model has been long discontinued, the company that makes it is thankfully still alive and well so tech support is not a problem.
This mic is good for one thing, a one trick pony, and there are few mics in the market that can beat this thing at what it does. But on hindsight I might have chosen a different and cheaper mic with more polar patterns and more neutral sound, for more versatility especially for other instruments. AND tested it on my own voice (which turned out to be not so suitable due to the rich low end).
For the price you can get a U87ai, I would suggest you take your time to look around especially try out stuff from dealers in SG if they let you. With so many made in China mics now, you can get pretty good sound and features if you are willing to sacrifice a bit on build quality and aesthetic design.
Go lurk around in forums like gearslutz.com, read magazine AND user reviews. WITH A HUGE PINCH OF SALT.
Narrow down the models to the options in your budget, features you require. and the type of sound (subjective) you are going for (rich, coloured, neutral, acccurate, bright, dark, detailed, warm, etc). Visit local dealers that carry those you are interested and ask to try out.
Then hold your breath and whip out your credit card.
The moral of the story is, YESTERDAY there were mics that cost equal or more that sounds better than a U87, and TODAY there are mics that cost much less that sounds as good as the U87.
Go ahead and get a U87 if you think you look more pro with it.
(sorry for the grandfather story)
Lucky for me though it turned out I like the sound very much and through the years I have brought it to a few studios and side by side with their 87, C12VR, they chose to use my mic (for vocals). Though the model has been long discontinued, the company that makes it is thankfully still alive and well so tech support is not a problem.
This mic is good for one thing, a one trick pony, and there are few mics in the market that can beat this thing at what it does. But on hindsight I might have chosen a different and cheaper mic with more polar patterns and more neutral sound, for more versatility especially for other instruments. AND tested it on my own voice (which turned out to be not so suitable due to the rich low end).
For the price you can get a U87ai, I would suggest you take your time to look around especially try out stuff from dealers in SG if they let you. With so many made in China mics now, you can get pretty good sound and features if you are willing to sacrifice a bit on build quality and aesthetic design.
Go lurk around in forums like gearslutz.com, read magazine AND user reviews. WITH A HUGE PINCH OF SALT.
Narrow down the models to the options in your budget, features you require. and the type of sound (subjective) you are going for (rich, coloured, neutral, acccurate, bright, dark, detailed, warm, etc). Visit local dealers that carry those you are interested and ask to try out.
Then hold your breath and whip out your credit card.
The moral of the story is, YESTERDAY there were mics that cost equal or more that sounds better than a U87, and TODAY there are mics that cost much less that sounds as good as the U87.
Go ahead and get a U87 if you think you look more pro with it.
(sorry for the grandfather story)
bernardgoh
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To get or not to get a particular equipment really depends on your own preference. some people might think behringer is better then mackie or a rode NTK is better then a C12, this prove that everybody have their own unique taste and ideas on how a equipment should work for them.
Still I think one should not buy a equipment base on what other people/magazine say. I always buy something which I had use it before or the dealers actually let me test it before I made my purchase. which is why I never go to hung brothers in sim lim. :twisted:
I 've a piece on U87 and it working fine for me with my liquid channel so I got not much complaints for U87.
Still I think one should not buy a equipment base on what other people/magazine say. I always buy something which I had use it before or the dealers actually let me test it before I made my purchase. which is why I never go to hung brothers in sim lim. :twisted:
I 've a piece on U87 and it working fine for me with my liquid channel so I got not much complaints for U87.
blueprintstudios
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i love all microphones. i love technology.
AnalogPurist
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...the U47s and original U87s still sound sweet as compared to the newer ones...I have also used the Sankens and the old Sony C37/C38 before. I was completely blown away by the Sankens. Absolutely Fantastico !
Perhaps, you may also consider the newer AKG C414s...
- no audio reproduction technology can compare to the human ear -
Perhaps, you may also consider the newer AKG C414s...
- no audio reproduction technology can compare to the human ear -
its U87 Ai ni, remember get the EA87 too. If really want to buy can look for me, I've got stocks and comes with warranty. Special price for you, Accept SGD, USD or EURO.
If you consider all other microphones like AKG C4000B, C414, Studio Projects C1, B3, Shure KSM series, Neumann M147, M149, TLM127, Sennheiser MD421, MD441, all in stocks and comes with warranty, just pm me if interested, I can work according to your budget.
If you consider all other microphones like AKG C4000B, C414, Studio Projects C1, B3, Shure KSM series, Neumann M147, M149, TLM127, Sennheiser MD421, MD441, all in stocks and comes with warranty, just pm me if interested, I can work according to your budget.
parablue74
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I hate it this way. But i guess a U87 would give more clientele interest.... But hard to measure the extent of that fact and how far it will go!!!
I never tried a U87 though!!
I never tried a U87 though!!