Neumann U87 vs Rode NT1 - Microphone Comparison - Recording Studio

I love both of these Microphones. The Rode NT1 is now a classic in all home and professional recording studios, which I have owned for over 20 years now and the Neumann U87ai is a 100% classic studio microphone and is expected to be housed in any pro studio.

Today I thought I would make a quick video and compare the microphones with a vocal recording and see if I could hear any huge differences between the two of them. Please note, these microphones are completely different in cost too. Could you tell which was more expensive and why?!?!

Lets be clear, this is a fun and quick video and not intended for in-depth microphone review. I hope the video gives you some entertainment and also inspiration too.

Happy recording to you!

Martin

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Video produced by Meyer Street Records
Camera – Sony A7iii
Video edited in Final Cut ProX
Audio recorded and edited using Pro Tools

Recorded, edited and mixed by Martin Van Der Sande

Studio kit used in the studio at Aston End Studios – Hertfordshire, UK
Yamaha TF5 mixer for monitoring audio signals
Genelec 1032c main audio monitiors
Yamaha NX5 reference monitors
Neve 1073dpx dual mic pre amplifier – main mic pre in the studio
TLAudio valve compressor for outboard compression
Microphones used for recordings – Neumann TLM49, Shure SM58, Neumann U87 Vocal Condenser Mic, Rode NT1a Microphone, AKG C414
Instruments used in videos but not all videos:
Yamaha U1a upright piano, Taylor acoustic 214ce guitar, Yamaha MX61 keyboard, Epiphone Les Paul, Epiphone Dot electric guitar, Yamaha Pacifica electric guitar, Fender Squire P Bass, Fender American Pro Stratocaster olive green guitar.
DAW – Pro Tools (latest addition) run on a Mac Pro.

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Thanks, Martin (MSR)