| 87's are not bad mics but I do think they're way over priced bang for the buck wise. We have a pair and, honestly, they see very little use. I keep them on hand because outside engineers/producers like to see them on the list and because OCCASIONALLY they are the perfect mic for the job.
This is just like anything else gear wise. People get caught up in what people made "big hits" with 20-30 years ago and figure they better be using that same gear now if they want to make a big hit. The fact is, there are a lot of newer, cheaper, and (yes... possibly) better alternatives now.
If a U87 is your favorite mic in the world and you get the results you want out of it, by all means, USE IT! Personally, I use it when it's the right mic for the job and I keep my mind (and my ears) open to other mics (whether they cost $50.00 or $10,000.00) that may be useful tools. |