I am getting a new Neumann U87ai and was wondering what the differences were between the original U87 and and the ai.

Hey everyone! New to the forum, but I've been at this a while now. I recently purchased a house with a finished detached garage (a-frame, 20'+ ceiling) that I am planning to use as a project studio for myself and freelance recording gigs. Mostly rock/funk/jazz - transparency is important to me and I don't want to lose the room sound that I bought the U87s to attain.

I don't know much about recording and I was wondering what you guys though of the Neumann U87. I had herd good things about it and I was woundering if it was as good as people say?

whats a good pick for a mic for hip hop and rnb? u87 or tlm103. should i get the Neve 1073 or 1176 universal audio?

I went over to a friend's studio that is selling a lot of older microphones. Amongst them was a 1968 u87i, an AKG c414EB (silver), and a Sony c37a. I spent two hours trying these mics along with their Microtech Gefell um92 1.s. (which blew the socks off every microphone there in terms of detail, depth, and high-end openness and gentleness - even the Sony c37a).

Hey guys. Im new here... Ive searched through afew posts and been reading up! Keep in mind I'm In Australia and a lot of producst are hard to come buy. and even try out (so i do most shopping direct from US)

Anyways i was interested on your thoughts to this option:

I'm an R&B vocalist described as having a clear 1st Tenor crooner type voice (good low range too). I'm looking to upgrade my current Studio Projects C1 mic to a U87. For mic preamps I currently have an Avalon M5, RME Fireface 800 (mic preamps on it), and an ART Tube MP.

i m a big fan of all those vintage mics
i had the chance to record with some of the best and most expensive mics in the world but would not want to spend the money to buy one of them today because they are rather expensive
i m looking for the best or closest copy/clone of a
u87
u67
u47 '
and few others from ther brands i can t think of.

I have the u87 and the avolon 737 and sometimes my vocals are not smooth or warm at all. Are there any tips that any one has to help me in any way?

I'm searching for a professional microphone for recording vocals and acoustic instruments. I've heard about the Neumann U87. It should be a very good item for this recording situation but the company Neumann only produces now the new model U87Ai. Can anybody tell me what the differences are between the two mics?

thx.