A *very* large number of
world class mega-hit recordings have been made with both new and old U87 microphones -- with all kinds of voices (amazing variety), on many different instruments, in many studios, by many of the most gifted professionals in our industry.
If *your* personal experience with the U87 was not positive, there are several possible reasons. In the face of all the evidence, it's unlikely that the U87 is the source of the problem.
Maybe some folk here need to ask themselves a few searching questions. Really.
- If *you* don't bother to maintain your equipment and therefore get mediocre results, don't blame Neumann or the U87! Mics aren't magic, they require maintenance.
- If *you* manage to get mediocre or boring recordings with a well maintained U87, there is clearly a serious problem with either your technique, the source you're recording, or both. Again, don't "hate" on Neumann or the U87!
There are way too many threads like this one, where stellar "industry stalwart" gear (gear that continues to be chosen and used by
professionals making
hits) gets bashed to bits. Alas, it reflects more on the bashers than the "bashee".
And - umm - maybe it also exposes a certain truth about the nature of internet forums.
