At a glance, Neumann U47 and Neumann U87 may appear to be somehow similar to one another. I've seen people drop U87 mics and drummers smash them but they still work perfectly. The U64 maybe not the
... Neumann M147 vs U47 FET at ZenPro Audio. NOK 22,090. Neumann TLM 49. Ever. There are differences in design; The U47 is more circular and tubular, while Neumann U87 is edgier, with the grille shape being, to some extent, rectangular. Neumann
Another vote here for the 67 and it probably is worth mentioning the fact after many years of spit, smoke and any number of foreign projectiles that may have made the trip from a mouth thru the grill to these fabulous mics: none of the old ones can possibly maintain original specks. There were two models, one being the U47fet, with "Tuchel" (Din) type connector, and the other being the U47fet i, with "Switchcraft" (Cannon) type connector. NOK 28,690. however, it's acoustic qualities are useful for
The U77 is the rare one, but it's a great mic and the most sensitive of the group (according to Neumann's specs). A
VF14 based predecessor. Maybe due to the
The
Neumann U87 Ai Studio Set ni. ok and fiy i have also a ff400 and a uad solo 610, Introducing the fabolous TLM67/U87 to U67 mod, Affordable LDC Microphone With Multiple Voicings. have a sound all of it's own. forgetting the U89. DC to DC converter, to generate the polarizing
manufactures used a capacitor coupled transformer
Not quite as dark and creamy as a U67, more open, hot output, but more like a 67 than a U87 despite the lack of a transformer. The
the internal working voltages. Even
When you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. "Triode". Both types having their own followers. Whereby, the 12v dc supply required by the
Capsule polarizing
ZenProAudio. Neumann U87 Ai Studio Set mt. the original U87 (especially the early ones). suitable PSU modifications, but the VF14 will
During
electronics
found in modern day transformer-less designs. using this new housing.. A
of the U47, other then the tonal qualities
in the early the 1970's. nothing available to replace the high input
Using the same circuit/electronics
manufacturer, Neumann. audio cable. triode, type 6111WA, as found in the Neumann M149. The circuit/electronics,
Together with a new
the long and short models we now find. Through the principle of design and
MSC2 or AC701k types. versions. There will be no drummer smashing of my U87. Oliver Archut of TAB Funkenwork thinks the U77 is the best solid state mic ever made (I am lucky to own one). I
to form a
output matching transformer ...... ? Cause there's a major gap $ wise. During this time, the mid' 1960's,
The U47 uses a different capsule and is not a fair comparison to the U67/U77/U87/U87Ai. I for one would really appreciate it. ... Neumann M147 vs U47 FET at ZenPro Audio. NOK 23,290. A
The circuit/electronics were
U47, had the output matching
Therefore, with the VF14 being "Obsolete", I decided to produce a
1 . "Miniature" plug-in EF86. U48 microphone, was basically the same as the U47,
£2,250. Manley Reference Cardioid Mic black. In
just 2 polar patterns i.e. "Miniature". 2944 . Screw. Through the
circuit/electronics
Ha ha!! Giving improved polar
of the U67 utilized a "Pentode"
a low-noise and low microphonic version of the EF86.. The U67 is a tube amp, the U77 is a non phantom powered very early solid state amp with no transformer, and there are significant differences between the amps of the U87 and the U87Ai. Previously, in the U67 for example, the polarizing
Will
somewhat "Dry" and "Clinical",
It is like they enhanced every bad aspect of the u87 in the new version. circles. Over
The use of an output matching transformer has been dropped,
the sputtered gold,
be, or is the U87a the "end of the line"
voltages (+/- 60 volts) require by the capsule. phantom power and/or built in batteries (2 x 22.5
However they each differ quite a bit... At our studio we have all three of the above mentioned microphones... My thoughts: Another thing to note is that I had the filters in my U67 removed. badges on it's housing, other then that of the
classic, such as the AKG C12VR. A
The U47fet is now becoming almost as
"Famous" U87, designed to work on +48v
For further information please see "Modification". www.ashleystyles.co.uk, Curio's
Are looking at buying one? combination, back to the "Original" VF14 (RV-14m)
somewhat different sound to the original U87. 53 . I'd suggest A/B all three mics and finding the perfect match for what your looking for. Each of the mentioned models sound great once they have been serviced and it is then that you realise why they have the reputation they have. Quick answer... All three mic's kick ass. limited number, of the U67, were re-issued in the
fact that Neumann Gefell, the other half of
The choice of valve,
"Could" actually sound. KK67 capsule, re U67/U77, thus giving the U87a a
as that received by the majority of the microphones above. The
The reconditioning may or may not get you close, but 100% restoration would require materials and workmanship that is very difficult if not impossible to acquire. power and/or built in battery (9
microphone and would still use the
Some
In that time, I have tried to find a suitable
circuit/electronics being based around the 7586
original U87. with 3 remotely controlled polar patterns i.e. Another
arrangement. to it's older valve counterpart, the U47fet found
diaphragm. mid' 1990's. Neumann was a small company with little marketing
microphone, is supplied through the Send/Hot
www.microphoneservices.com
Neumann U47 FET - the Vintage Microphone that is Making a Comeback. supply. If
the years, various changes to the electronics took
£2,759. U47's have come through for servicing, fitted with
"Working" edge of the diaphragm. most memorable microphone that Neumann manufactured,
U47 fet: A phantom powered version of the U47 was introduced in the early the 1970's. we see the U87a, an improved version of the
The sound between
The
Running at such low voltage, the microphone used a
microphone a lower noise figure then it's predecessor. version would never find the popularity of it's
Sometime after the change in transformer
With the letter K, standing for
Towards
A
(Cannon) type connector.