I don't know why I like watching so many microphone reviews but ever since I started getting into audio it's just what I do in my downtime. I think I just enjoy watching Podcastage too because I rarely watch anyone else!
Love your reviews. Warm Audio modeled this mic after the vintage U87 manufactured back in the 1970s and not the current Ai. The Ai is noticeably brighter, so it makes since that WA-87 sounds a bit dull or dark by comparison. I have the WA-87, but TBH it suits your voice much better than mine for spoken word. Keep up the good work!
I was just going to say this exactly. I'm surprised with how detailed and well thought out Podcastage reviews are that it was missed that the WA87 is attempting to copy the earlier Neumann U87's (1967-1985) which is darker sounding and has lower output than the Neumann U87a and the current U87ai models. Besides that oversite... well done as usual !!!
I would. I own one of these and I own the WA47jr as well. They are not perfect clones...but they are really good. These with a good preamp lets my music sit nicely in the mix. I do instrumental jazz...
@@kingofthejungle9300 When I said preamp, I was talking about a good preamp in your interface. The better the preamps in your interface (and conversion) the better it will sound.
May I suggest the WA 87 with the T13 Tab funkenwerk transformer mod that Zen Audio sells? www.zenproaudio.com/warm-audio-wa-87-zenpro-mod I have shot this version of the WA87 against a VINTAGE u87 and it sounded amazing
Does not sound exactly like the U87, I actually like the WA-87 better on your voice. But that's probably just preference. Whew! Thanks for saving me $3600!
Chucky Gold My dream microphone would be if Neumann could release a cardioid only version of the U87, that sounds exactly like it right down to the frequency response, and sell it at $1000 or lower price tag. That would be a dream come true for the solo singer/songwriter musician or voice actor who only needs the cardioid mode of the most famous microphone in the world.
i noticed the same thing on another video that the WA-87 is like another microphones that sound different and in some cases better, honestly im starting to love the WA87 more than the U87, but ive still never experimented with any of them so im just gonna have to wait till i can get to use them and see what the fuss is all about
Loved the review. Someone mentioned that the older U87 sounded different, so maybe that is it. Getting an old one for comparison would be difficult. Taken on its own merit this is a great mic for its plosive rejection and smooth sound.
Yeah. I've had my eyes on reverb for a few months for a vintage u87, and haven't found one in my budget in good shape manufactured in the time I want. So I'm going to to keep looking and waiting.
I literally just got this mic and I really like it for female vocals so far! I haven't tried it on anything else but I'm excited to experiment with it!
This is the best mic reviewer I've seen. What a great, focused , on point clip. Ty good sir. Besides that, there is a certain type of spark and presence to U87 - dman that change was audible.
Holy Mac Bandrew, I kept saying to myself is this the dude who kicked me down that awesome metal tune and yes its you man....Great job on this stuff...
Dug it a lot. It's warmer than the Neumann. There was a little harshness at the top end when you talked into the real U87... which caught me off-guard while wearing my headphones. I actually totally preferred the WA-87!
this guy is the best person to review a microphones audio interface or whatever thing that has to do with audio, he covered about every occasion, im subscribed and sure as hell will spend alot of this lock down time in your channel
First of all....I love your videos, you're funny and knowledgeable....a great combination. Now regarding the mic....I bought a WA-87 because of your video and I think it is awesome!!! Regarding the U-87, I've heard quit a few of them and honestly they don't even sound like each other. Bottom line, the WA-87 is a great value and a great sounding mic. Keep up the good work, I look forward to your videos.
Thanks for doing this review. I love the U87 above all mics but that's car money to me, and I'm super interested in a clone version at a price that I can actually afford in the foreseeable future. My thoughts on this mic, before seeing your conclusions: It sounds quite nice, but not really U87 like. I swear the Black Forest artisans who make "the real thing" put magic pixie dust in those things. Maybe if WA made a cardioid-only version with fewer frills and knocked a good percentage off the price like Austrian Audio did with the OC18 I'd be a little more enthused. As it is I'm just going to keep using my "cheap" mic and dream of getting a U87 someday. After your conclusions: Maybe I was a little unfair to this mic expecting it to sound like something 6x the price but... it does say it wants to be a U87, right in the name. It really is a very pleasant mic and I would love to hear a longer video recorded on it (hint). Maybe something like this is for me after all, sometime in the future. Here's an idea for a video: Shootout between all the mics you have that claim to copy the U87 and the U87 itself. I bet that would get some views.
Even though a lot of condenser microphones these days are transformerless, I often prefer microphones with transformers as they tend to impart a certain character that I tend to like.
Honestly, I think I like the warmer tone and lower mid push compared to the U87 AI. Half regretting my recent TLM 102 purchase after listening to this review. Sounds phenomenal.
The Acoustic guitar sounds great on this mic as well as vocals. Im impressed, no its not a U87 but it is a damn good mic that will be in my collection forever. Great mic for VO work as well
*I started doing vocals **do7.pl/NMicrophone2** with a low-end mic that came along with the Focusrite Scarlett Studio 2nd Gen kit. Then I upgraded my gear to Rode NT1-A mic and subsequently with AKG mic, but was not getting the clear and natural vocals and have to do a lot of plugins/EQs. Finally, I got this Neumann TLM-102 after reading the reviewsand research. This is an excellent mic! Vocals are so smooth and natural. Need no or a very little EQ to get the perfect vocals. Very warm and strong vocals which allowsme to easily play around within the DAW. The recordings are no less than a high-grade professional studio. Noise level is approx nil (super quite) and with a pop-shield it works simply amazing. You won't regret the investment you do with this little master! Lastly, quick delivery by B&H and excellent packing!*
This is the U87 Ai that is being tested, it sounds different from a vintage U-87. It's brighter. The Warm Audio sounds closer to the original U-87 and not the U87 AI. The original was much warmer than the new reissue.
I have a U87ai and very clearly they do sound very different. I do like the WA87 though and you do a great job of demoing it for us...probably sounds a bit more like my AKG Perception 200 to my ears. The AKG is a great mic for Voice Over and other U87 applications so that`s not a criticism, just an observation... Love the reviews...keep `em coming!
Bandrew I hate to break it to you but you’ve been reviewing a lot more U87 clones thank you think bro. Almost every mic below $200 that is a name brand condenser is a U87 clone.
1:08 your kryptonite strikes again! 11:12 Awww, these millenials, wanting a 1966 Aston Martin DB6 for the price of a Toyota GR Supra! Sweet widdle poppets, gotta luv'em! But kids gotta dream, man! Jokes aside, for $600, it sounded great on your voice, and would be great for young voices characterized by a high tenor sound. Great comparisons in the clip, too!
Bandrew, any thought of doing a blind comparison of a few mics and then revealing what each was? That way there's no preconceived notion of how something should sound. A great time for that would be after the noise floor test so the audience has a moment to forget the sound of various mics or... use something like the AT2020 to announce what you're doing then start switching. Kinda like cleansing the palate with ginger before the test.
Awesome review! I'd love to hear this compared to some other great multipattern LDCs at the 'mid range' price point that folks seem to love... The Aston Spirit and Miktek Mk300 come to mind. Really dig your channel, keep it up 👌
I build microphones from scratch. The WA87 is not even close to the same design as a U87AI. The WA87 is supposed to be a direct copy of the OLD 1970's U87i. The U87i has lower output, a bit more headroom, and different frequency response. The circuit for the U87ai and U87i are very different. Comparing the WA87 to a U87AI is an apples to oranges kinda deal. Also, and this is super important, the WA87 doesn't exactly use the best components. The output transformer is the wrong ratio, and they use a different JFET to compensate for that. If you look inside your mic you'll notice the PCB was put together very messy. In the 2 I've taken apart the circuit board was still covered in flux from soldering. And in a circuit that is very high impedance, and VERY sensitive to dirt/dust/oils, leaving that crap on there could be really bad. Neumann cleans, then coats their entire boards in conformal coating to prevent this. I'd pay $200-$300 for a WA87, as that's what its actually worth.
You sound like you know what you are talking about but the sound is what people are going for. How do those design flaws/choices affect the sound? From my experience with it and other people's accounts the sound punches above it's price and it definitely doesn't sound like a $300 mic. I have a Lewitt 840, akg c414, sm57 , sm7b and this and they're all in the same class with different characters. Your critique may be a quality control issue but this is priced to be an affordable, mass produced product that make a great sound.
The Warm Audio is based on the old U87 from the 70's that was a darker, less scooped mic than the U87ai. Which explains the difference in sound here. I think it's actually a pretty spot on clone of the classic U87
The WA87 is an attempted clone of a U87, not a U87ai - the first paragraph on their website makes that clear: "The classic ‘87 is arguably the most widely-used large diaphragm condenser microphone in popular recording history. Rather than base our WA-87 circuit on current incarnations of this mic, we decided to closely follow the early circuit designs that date back nearly half a century." It's not as bright as the current U87ai offering, and that's the appeal.
Waiting for the review of the Warm Audio WA-87 R2, which they say looks much more like the Neumann U87 Ai and not the Vintage, also waiting for the review of the TZ Audio Stellar X3 which looks good and will give a lot to talk about. As always excellent video. Greetings from Colombia!!!
I really love your demos and comparisons! If you have a chance you should totally try some vintage mics, not necessarily holy grail stuff, but you can find some pretty cool old mics for a few hundred bucks on the web, would be fun to hear your take on them and maybe compare to modern stuff
I bought a lot of mics while trying to find one that suits my singing voice, and the WA87 has been my favorite so far. The upper mid of my voice is kinda raspy, and this mic tames it without any outboard eq. I don't use it for anything else, because I have other mics that exceed it's performance wrt recording instruments, but for MY vocals- it's a win.
Info's: The WA87 is emulating the original U87i, so it will sound different to your new U87Ai. Basically the newer model is more detailed with lower noise but can sometime sound sharp while old model is a tad smoother. Look out for Beesneez, their Elly microphone is cheaper than the WA87 and sounds just as great.
One question: I'm crazy or jumping from Se Electronics 4400a to U87 I hear a more similar tone? Anyway I think that 4400a is a great value mic. thanks for this comparison ;)
Excellent sounding mic. Won't sound like a U87 for an acapella singer, but may be difficult to distinguish from a U87 for that same singer with a band.
I’m not convinced about its use with acoustic guitar. Maybe with a little reverb I would feel differently, but as is that sound was a real turnoff. On the other hand, the electric guitar sounded pretty solid, and as a voice mike? Absolutely, the WA-87 suited your voice very well, and I’m probably going to give it a tryout for some voice work I have coming up in the near future.
So when you say, "if you want a mic like this that isn't so modern aka doesn't have so much boosted top end..." What do I do if I want a good mic in the same price range that does emphasize top end? I like the way the u87 Ai had it. What is a good bright mic that doesn't sound fatiguing or harsh up there in this similar price range? Are there any? Thank you, love this channel
v3z hey there. The Manley Ref microphone was modelled after the U47. I spent a long time deciding between the manly and au87. I learned quite a bit about these. Great but be sure the frequency response works for your voice. I thought about buying a clone a few years ago and then realised that it wasn’t worth it. I now own a U87ai it is fantastic on everything and without compromise on any source. I only needed 1 mic so saving for the one that was right for me made sense. I tried the u87, u87ai, wa87 the wa87 sounds great but it also does not react to material and sources the same as any of these.
Heyyyy I love your reviews and are fully helpful but I prefer when u did the singing while playing the acoustic guitar at the same time as i like to hear how much acoustic bleeds through if u record both at the same time
I am just a normie who enjoys watching tech videos lol. I think it sounds pretty good. $600 itself is expensive for a mere mortal who doesnt make money from this kinda equipment. Good review as usual. Have you done any videos where you pick the best from different price points?
Thank you for your videos! I learned useful tips about audio setup/microphones! Subscribed! Keep up the good work! By the way: is there any chance that you would do a video about your camera/lighting setup, because I really like the way your videos look :)
I can't believe anyone could tell the difference (WA-87 vs U87) in a blind comparison test. Prove me wrong audiophiles!!! Oh and thanks for the wonderful video!
Killer review man. Love’d the sound of the acoustic gtr. and vocal tones. I’ve only used my WA87’s for room mics when tracking drums & they sound really good but I may add this to tracking acoustic & maybe a double of the lead & harmonies with my SM7. Btw what pop filter are you using there?
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still the best mic reviews on the net. period.
He always has the best ones
@@MixedByCruz yep
I don't know why I like watching so many microphone reviews but ever since I started getting into audio it's just what I do in my downtime. I think I just enjoy watching Podcastage too because I rarely watch anyone else!
Agreed!
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Love your reviews. Warm Audio modeled this mic after the vintage U87 manufactured back in the 1970s and not the current Ai. The Ai is noticeably brighter, so it makes since that WA-87 sounds a bit dull or dark by comparison. I have the WA-87, but TBH it suits your voice much better than mine for spoken word. Keep up the good work!
I was just going to say this exactly.
I'm surprised with how detailed and well thought out Podcastage reviews are that it was missed that the WA87 is attempting to copy the earlier Neumann U87's (1967-1985) which is darker sounding and has lower output than the Neumann U87a and the current U87ai models.
Besides that oversite... well done as usual !!!
Well, whatever the topology, it's not sounding like the og or other neumanns, either.
It's a good mic at a low price.
This microphone fits your voice really well!
Agreed!
Ive had this in my Amazon cart for few months. May have to go for it!
I would. I own one of these and I own the WA47jr as well. They are not perfect clones...but they are really good. These with a good preamp lets my music sit nicely in the mix. I do instrumental jazz...
@@jazzjames hi thanks for sharing, if I have a interface would I still need a pre amp?
@@kingofthejungle9300 When I said preamp, I was talking about a good preamp in your interface. The better the preamps in your interface (and conversion) the better it will sound.
May I suggest the WA 87 with the T13 Tab funkenwerk transformer mod that Zen Audio sells? www.zenproaudio.com/warm-audio-wa-87-zenpro-mod I have shot this version of the WA87 against a VINTAGE u87 and it sounded amazing
I just got the new R2 version and I love it. It’s so good that it could be an end game mic and it’s only $599 !!
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Does not sound exactly like the U87, I actually like the WA-87 better on your voice. But that's probably just preference. Whew! Thanks for saving me $3600!
Big price difference lol
Chucky Gold My dream microphone would be if Neumann could release a cardioid only version of the U87, that sounds exactly like it right down to the frequency response, and sell it at $1000 or lower price tag. That would be a dream come true for the solo singer/songwriter musician or voice actor who only needs the cardioid mode of the most famous microphone in the world.
i noticed the same thing on another video that the WA-87 is like another microphones that sound different and in some cases better, honestly im starting to love the WA87 more than the U87, but ive still never experimented with any of them so im just gonna have to wait till i can get to use them and see what the fuss is all about
Curtis Judd I definitely agree with you.
If you get a nicer pre-amp and good headphones you'd be able to tell the difference.
Loved the review. Someone mentioned that the older U87 sounded different, so maybe that is it. Getting an old one for comparison would be difficult. Taken on its own merit this is a great mic for its plosive rejection and smooth sound.
Yeah. I've had my eyes on reverb for a few months for a vintage u87, and haven't found one in my budget in good shape manufactured in the time I want. So I'm going to to keep looking and waiting.
That plosive rejection is amazing! I would've compared the shock to the stiff mount for the shock mount test.
Agreed 🙌
I literally just got this mic and I really like it for female vocals so far! I haven't tried it on anything else but I'm excited to experiment with it!
This is the best mic reviewer I've seen. What a great, focused , on point clip. Ty good sir. Besides that, there is a certain type of spark and presence to U87 - dman that change was audible.
Holy Mac Bandrew, I kept saying to myself is this the dude who kicked me down that awesome metal tune and yes its you man....Great job on this stuff...
Dug it a lot. It's warmer than the Neumann. There was a little harshness at the top end when you talked into the real U87... which caught me off-guard while wearing my headphones. I actually totally preferred the WA-87!
The WA-87 is based off the original U87 circuit, not the current production circuit. So that’s probably why it’s a lil warmer and smoother.
I wish I preferred the WA-87 😭
this guy is the best person to review a microphones audio interface or whatever thing that has to do with audio, he covered about every occasion, im subscribed and sure as hell will spend alot of this lock down time in your channel
I pray for you and for your family. Love you, Hercules of Microphones !
Powerful 💪
Owned the mic for a couple months now, a great mic for the vocal and voiceover applications I use it mostly for
First of all....I love your videos, you're funny and knowledgeable....a great combination. Now regarding the mic....I bought a WA-87 because of your video and I think it is awesome!!! Regarding the U-87, I've heard quit a few of them and honestly they don't even sound like each other. Bottom line, the WA-87 is a great value and a great sounding mic. Keep up the good work, I look forward to your videos.
Finally..... I've been waiting for this review
Thanks for doing this review. I love the U87 above all mics but that's car money to me, and I'm super interested in a clone version at a price that I can actually afford in the foreseeable future.
My thoughts on this mic, before seeing your conclusions: It sounds quite nice, but not really U87 like. I swear the Black Forest artisans who make "the real thing" put magic pixie dust in those things. Maybe if WA made a cardioid-only version with fewer frills and knocked a good percentage off the price like Austrian Audio did with the OC18 I'd be a little more enthused. As it is I'm just going to keep using my "cheap" mic and dream of getting a U87 someday.
After your conclusions: Maybe I was a little unfair to this mic expecting it to sound like something 6x the price but... it does say it wants to be a U87, right in the name. It really is a very pleasant mic and I would love to hear a longer video recorded on it (hint). Maybe something like this is for me after all, sometime in the future.
Here's an idea for a video: Shootout between all the mics you have that claim to copy the U87 and the U87 itself. I bet that would get some views.
Stam SA-87 supposedly has almost an identical frequency response curve as a vintage U 87 but the company can be notoriously difficult to deal with.
Even though a lot of condenser microphones these days are transformerless, I often prefer microphones with transformers as they tend to impart a certain character that I tend to like.
Omg this mic sounds INCREDIBLE for acoustic guitar
No your judgement is Wrong
Definitely one of the better Mics that I have heard you speaking into Bandrew! Grear review...🎤🎤🎤
Honestly, I think I like the warmer tone and lower mid push compared to the U87 AI. Half regretting my recent TLM 102 purchase after listening to this review. Sounds phenomenal.
The Acoustic guitar sounds great on this mic as well as vocals. Im impressed, no its not a U87 but it is a damn good mic that will be in my collection forever. Great mic for VO work as well
*I started doing vocals **do7.pl/NMicrophone2** with a low-end mic that came along with the Focusrite Scarlett Studio 2nd Gen kit. Then I upgraded my gear to Rode NT1-A mic and subsequently with AKG mic, but was not getting the clear and natural vocals and have to do a lot of plugins/EQs. Finally, I got this Neumann TLM-102 after reading the reviewsand research. This is an excellent mic! Vocals are so smooth and natural. Need no or a very little EQ to get the perfect vocals. Very warm and strong vocals which allowsme to easily play around within the DAW. The recordings are no less than a high-grade professional studio. Noise level is approx nil (super quite) and with a pop-shield it works simply amazing. You won't regret the investment you do with this little master! Lastly, quick delivery by B&H and excellent packing!*
This is the U87 Ai that is being tested, it sounds different from a vintage U-87. It's brighter. The Warm Audio sounds closer to the original U-87 and not the U87 AI. The original was much warmer than the new reissue.
That’s what I’ve gathered from multiple comments. Do you know what this means? I need to save up for the damn vintage U87. Damn it.
I have this mic with the Zen Pro Mod (they replace factory output transformer with the TAB Funkenwerk T13) Sounds amazing.
your voice sounds great on the WA-87, just got that popfilter and it's replaced my steadman, love it!!! works great!!!!
What is that popfilter?
Which pop filter do you recommend?
I own one, haven’t got to use it yet really. Tested it out and it sounded great.
Already bought a mic after binging your videos, and yet here in am...
This is one of the best reviews on ANYTHING I’ve ever seen! 😂😂 I gotta share this with somebody
I have a U87ai and very clearly they do sound very different. I do like the WA87 though and you do a great job of demoing it for us...probably sounds a bit more like my AKG Perception 200 to my ears. The AKG is a great mic for Voice Over and other U87 applications so that`s not a criticism, just an observation... Love the reviews...keep `em coming!
Man you do the best mic reviews of anyome I’ve seen! Great job!
Once again, you have done another best test video on internet about a microphone.
Bandrew I hate to break it to you but you’ve been reviewing a lot more U87 clones thank you think bro. Almost every mic below $200 that is a name brand condenser is a U87 clone.
1:08 your kryptonite strikes again!
11:12 Awww, these millenials, wanting a 1966 Aston Martin DB6 for the price of a Toyota GR Supra! Sweet widdle poppets, gotta luv'em! But kids gotta dream, man!
Jokes aside, for $600, it sounded great on your voice, and would be great for young voices characterized by a high tenor sound. Great comparisons in the clip, too!
Bandrew, any thought of doing a blind comparison of a few mics and then revealing what each was? That way there's no preconceived notion of how something should sound. A great time for that would be after the noise floor test so the audience has a moment to forget the sound of various mics or... use something like the AT2020 to announce what you're doing then start switching. Kinda like cleansing the palate with ginger before the test.
Awesome review! I'd love to hear this compared to some other great multipattern LDCs at the 'mid range' price point that folks seem to love... The Aston Spirit and Miktek Mk300 come to mind. Really dig your channel, keep it up 👌
Excellent review! Would love to see some Advanced Audio mics reviewed... they're quietly making their way into many a mic cupboards!
I really like the WA87 on your voice.
Very interesting. Love the Mike Mayers mask in the background 😆😆
I build microphones from scratch. The WA87 is not even close to the same design as a U87AI. The WA87 is supposed to be a direct copy of the OLD 1970's U87i. The U87i has lower output, a bit more headroom, and different frequency response. The circuit for the U87ai and U87i are very different. Comparing the WA87 to a U87AI is an apples to oranges kinda deal. Also, and this is super important, the WA87 doesn't exactly use the best components. The output transformer is the wrong ratio, and they use a different JFET to compensate for that. If you look inside your mic you'll notice the PCB was put together very messy. In the 2 I've taken apart the circuit board was still covered in flux from soldering. And in a circuit that is very high impedance, and VERY sensitive to dirt/dust/oils, leaving that crap on there could be really bad. Neumann cleans, then coats their entire boards in conformal coating to prevent this. I'd pay $200-$300 for a WA87, as that's what its actually worth.
Hi Dan. Can you please recommend a mic that is closer to the Neumann u87? I don’t want to waste my money on something that isn’t close. Thanks
You sound like you know what you are talking about but the sound is what people are going for. How do those design flaws/choices affect the sound? From my experience with it and other people's accounts the sound punches above it's price and it definitely doesn't sound like a $300 mic. I have a Lewitt 840, akg c414, sm57 , sm7b and this and they're all in the same class with different characters. Your critique may be a quality control issue but this is priced to be an affordable, mass produced product that make a great sound.
The Warm Audio is based on the old U87 from the 70's that was a darker, less scooped mic than the U87ai. Which explains the difference in sound here. I think it's actually a pretty spot on clone of the classic U87
Awww man. Don’t tell me that. I don’t want to have to buy a vintage u87 to test all that.
Personally prefer 3U Audio over Warm for this purpose and quality but both are good. Great review as always, the best on RUclips no question.
You have no idea how many useless videos I had to go through to get to this absolute gem. Thank you
The WA87 is an attempted clone of a U87, not a U87ai - the first paragraph on their website makes that clear:
"The classic ‘87 is arguably the most widely-used large diaphragm condenser microphone in popular recording history. Rather than base our WA-87 circuit on current incarnations of this mic, we decided to closely follow the early circuit designs that date back nearly half a century."
It's not as bright as the current U87ai offering, and that's the appeal.
Great Review as always.
Thanks so much Rod, that means a lot!
Thank u for throwing the box this time!!
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Only 213k subs?!? This world is disgusting...
I like the warm and vintage sound of this warm audio mic . I like it .
The real U87 has that beautiful top end! Nothing quite does it in the same way.
Love the acoustic middle finger to the audience :P
I like this mic
Waiting for the review of the Warm Audio WA-87 R2, which they say looks much more like the Neumann U87 Ai and not the Vintage, also waiting for the review of the TZ Audio Stellar X3 which looks good and will give a lot to talk about. As always excellent video. Greetings from Colombia!!!
Love this guy sense of humor and video editing ha
Have been waiting on this review. I have one on the way, i'm stoked!
Honestly for the price difference this mic is insanely good
I really love your demos and comparisons! If you have a chance you should totally try some vintage mics, not necessarily holy grail stuff, but you can find some pretty cool old mics for a few hundred bucks on the web, would be fun to hear your take on them and maybe compare to modern stuff
Absolutely love your work! Thanks, dude. :)
I bought a lot of mics while trying to find one that suits my singing voice, and the WA87 has been my favorite so far. The upper mid of my voice is kinda raspy, and this mic tames it without any outboard eq. I don't use it for anything else, because I have other mics that exceed it's performance wrt recording instruments, but for MY vocals- it's a win.
Info's: The WA87 is emulating the original U87i, so it will sound different to your new U87Ai. Basically the newer model is more detailed with lower noise but can sometime sound sharp while old model is a tad smoother. Look out for Beesneez, their Elly microphone is cheaper than the WA87 and sounds just as great.
BeesNeez Elly looks to be 2x the price-ish. Hmmm.
One question: I'm crazy or jumping from Se Electronics 4400a to U87 I hear a more similar tone? Anyway I think that 4400a is a great value mic. thanks for this comparison ;)
Also I have the impression that I am 4400 is closer to u87 ai than wa87
I was waiting on this one
Same!!
Can't wait to see your review on RTX Voice.
As soon as I saw that beefy box I was 'Throw it! THROW IT!'
And you got it. It felt good to throw a box again.
se4400a goes further up my list every time I hear it.
Damn this is a really good review! Thank u and subbed!
Love all your videos man.
As soon as you said "you would have to be smoking a crack pipe to not know....etc..." I subscribed. Lol
Excellent sounding mic. Won't sound like a U87 for an acapella singer, but may be difficult to distinguish from a U87 for that same singer with a band.
"Not too articulate down there" If I had a dollar for each time I've heard that...
I’m not convinced about its use with acoustic guitar. Maybe with a little reverb I would feel differently, but as is that sound was a real turnoff. On the other hand, the electric guitar sounded pretty solid, and as a voice mike? Absolutely, the WA-87 suited your voice very well, and I’m probably going to give it a tryout for some voice work I have coming up in the near future.
Might not sound the same since its modeled after the vintage 87 which is darker sounding then the u87ai.
One of the best ASMR channels.
Yes sir
Can’t wait for you to do the WA87 R2
“You would have to be smoking an actual crackpipe” lol funny guy
Saw Manley in the background, gotcha! waiting for it
Thanks, I am really surprised, WA 87 sounds for me better - happy I am not alone as I see below
Really curious what you think of the new WA-87 R2. I just returned my WA-87 since the new one came out a couple weeks later... haha. Thanks, Bandrew!
It'd be great to see a WA87 vs WA87 R2 comparison ... maybe on the Deuce?
So when you say, "if you want a mic like this that isn't so modern aka doesn't have so much boosted top end..." What do I do if I want a good mic in the same price range that does emphasize top end? I like the way the u87 Ai had it. What is a good bright mic that doesn't sound fatiguing or harsh up there in this similar price range? Are there any? Thank you, love this channel
Bump, maybe hopeless, but I'd still love an answer to this from anybody
It sounds different from the from the Neumann U87ai buck the Waem 87 is based on the Neumann U87 that was created before 1968
The noise rejection from the side on the figure 8 pattern is amazing. It is totally a $600 u87!
I'm ready for the Manley Reference Mic review. Be sure to compare that to the U87 as well.
v3z hey there. The Manley Ref microphone was modelled after the U47. I spent a long time deciding between the manly and au87. I learned quite a bit about these. Great but be sure the frequency response works for your voice. I thought about buying a clone a few years ago and then realised that it wasn’t worth it. I now own a U87ai it is fantastic on everything and without compromise on any source. I only needed 1 mic so saving for the one that was right for me made sense. I tried the u87, u87ai, wa87 the wa87 sounds great but it also does not react to material and sources the same as any of these.
Please do a review on the WA 47 next.
Heyyyy I love your reviews and are fully helpful but I prefer when u did the singing while playing the acoustic guitar at the same time as i like to hear how much acoustic bleeds through if u record both at the same time
I was looking up that mic Yesterday
I am just a normie who enjoys watching tech videos lol. I think it sounds pretty good. $600 itself is expensive for a mere mortal who doesnt make money from this kinda equipment. Good review as usual. Have you done any videos where you pick the best from different price points?
I’m considering buying this mic after watching this video.
Thank you for your videos! I learned useful tips about audio setup/microphones! Subscribed! Keep up the good work! By the way: is there any chance that you would do a video about your camera/lighting setup, because I really like the way your videos look :)
Awesome review!!
Very smooth VO sound. Impressive.
I can't believe anyone could tell the difference (WA-87 vs U87) in a blind comparison test.
Prove me wrong audiophiles!!!
Oh and thanks for the wonderful video!
There is a very apparent difference between the two, this isn't like comparing two cables or expensive DACs
This a great review man
Killer review man. Love’d the sound of the acoustic gtr. and vocal tones. I’ve only used my WA87’s for room mics when tracking drums & they sound really good but I may add this to tracking acoustic & maybe a double of the lead & harmonies with my SM7. Btw what pop filter are you using there?
Nothing like that.
Is that a Manley reference mic behind you? I would love to see a video on it!
Have you ever checked out the Aston Spirt I know you did the origin but would like to see what you think about the spirt?
I tested this mic a few months back compared to a tlm103 and u87 and found this mic was sooooo dark in comparison.
Because this mic is based on the vintage U87. The U87ai is significantly brighter than the original.
I have the wa47jr FET. If youre serious about micing a kick drum, this is necessary. The low end is massive
I use the wa 87 since 2 years... Amazing sound... Low price.. High quality n shit... Didnt sound nice in rap... More for singers 🔊