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So you're saying the M930 is not a great vocal mic ? That's one of the main things I'll be using it for as well as some acoustic work...
So the U-87 is superior for vocals ?
I would have to agree with that. The m930 is not a great vocal mic but is more than passable. However, like all mics, its not to say it wouldnt really suit some voices. But personally I preferred it on instruments and as part of a stereo pair. The U87 is most certainly a great vocal mic and has the pedigree to prove it. I would argue that very few, if any, voices would sound sub-par through it.
Having said all that you might well find a mic more suited to your voice than the U87. But to find a mic that will sound as good on most voices as the U87 and also on most instruments you might find hard.
An alternative approach would be to get a couple of mics instead. For instance an SDC mic would arguably suit acoustic guitar better anyway (although not always). You could therefore get an SDC mic (like the Gefell m300) for your instrument work and a cardioid only LDC for your vocals. There are many world class cardioid only vocal mics around (by the likes of Blue, Brauner and Neumann - like the new tlm49 you mentioned). This would also give you a couple of different flavours instead of just the U87 flavour. Of course with the U87 you also get omni and figure of eight patterns that I would always find useful.
At the end of the day though I would be very suprised if you would ever regret buying a U87. Its a keeper and I think you would always find a use for it. You can always add to your collection later on.