Hey guys need your expert opinion. I've stumbled across a Neumann 1970's era U87,.. now the grill is a bit beat up and it is 30 years old. .are there any concerns or "red flags" I should be on the look out for with a mic this old?. He's asking 1,600 for it is this a fair asking price?...I am somewhat aware of this Mic's brilliant reputation but everything has a shelf life.

Hey guys,
Im new to the forums [posting, not reading :) ], and new to recording!
Id first like to take the chance to thank everyone keeping this forum up and running, This is a great source of information... Ill be making my donation in the near future! As it's well deserved..

does anyone know the best way i can recored my guitar? my recorder is a boss br 1600CD and my mic is a RODE nt1a. is there a specific input level i shoud use ? how high should i set the input sens ? and how far away should the mic be from the guitar ?
thank tou in advance for your replies.

jim

Anybody know if there exists a serial number chart for vintage Neumann mics ? Like the ones available for old grand pianos where you can look up the serial number and get to know the year it's manufactured in. Just out of curiosity (no big deal if I never know) I'd like to know what year my vintage Neumann is made. The serial number is there so it should not be impossible... Any tips ?

I am new to this forum. I've been reading it for a couple of weeks now. I apologize for asking this question if it has already been addressed. My search was unsuccessfull.

I am looking at buying the MOTU 828mkII audio interface. In addition to the 2 XLR mic/line inputs in front, it offers 8 1/4" inputs in back. Ok, now the question...

Hello again! Same question again!
Anyone used one of these NT-4's yet? or am i to assume from the lack of response that no one has and therefore there will not be a response? Moderator?
Ciao and thanks...

ANYONE EVER USED A GROOVES TOBE GT55 MIC? HOW IS IT? IS IT WAY BETTER THAN A OCTAVA MK-319?

Whats the best way to choose you mics and your pres?

This seems like the most logical way. They just use 20 different
mics or pres and you get to choose.
It seems like these CDs would be really useful.
Have any of you used these CDs?
If they're good then they need one for A/D D/A converters.

aclane

A couple of Danish producers/engineers, among them Mr. Allan Bregnedahl and Torsten Matthiessen, got together this summer and tested as many microphones as they could get their hands on. A very interesting test, and I thought I would link to it here. It's in Danish, so I will just translate the introduction:

"The Great Microphone Test Vol. 2

mother of all creatures, I received my m-audio omnistudio usb today. Allot of buttons, inputs/outputs it makes me cross-eyed.
Check it out, I got demo software of Vegas, Reason & Live Delta.
The one that seems pretty user friendly is Vegas, I actually found out how to record using the omnistudio. I hooked it up baby!.