Neumann
Specializing in some of the finest microphones in the world, Neumann has developed a top name in the industry for consistency, reliability, and sonic excellence. With microphones suited for the entire range of studio recording (and more recently live application), Neumann microphones are often the first choice for uncompromised acoustic reproduction.
LDC Drum Overhead Shootout: Miktek C7 vs. Lauten Atlantis vs. Neumann TLM 107
In this installment of our drum overhead series, we showcase a few of our favorite LDC microphones: the Miktek C7, the Lauten Atlantis, and the Neumann TLM 107. All three mics were run through our Phoenix DRS8 mic pre and the first generation Apogee Symphony....
Drum Overhead Mic Shootout: Neumann U87 vs. Coles 4038 vs. Neumann KM184
Neumann U87ai LDC vs Neumann SKM184 SDC vs Coles 4038 Ribbon This microphone shootout illustrates the differences between three different microphone classes on drum overheads: large diaphragm condenser, small diaphragm condenser, and ribbon. The Neumann U87ai LDC, the...
Vintage Neumann U67 vs. Peluso P67 Microphone Shootout
We put two 67-style mics head to head on male and female vocals in this shootout. Guitarist Duncan Webster and cellist Leah Gibson of the band Prypyat lent their talents as we put a Neumann U67 and a Peluso P-67 (a microphone modeled after the U67) up against each...
SDC Microphone Shootout: CharterOak M900 vs. Josephson C42 vs. Neumann KM184 vs. Miktek C5
In this shootout, we’ve put 4 SDC mics head to head in recording acoustic guitar. We’ve used all of these mics in a variety of applications all over the studio, so we knew we would be able to get some great audio samples. The mics featured are: The...
84-Style Microphone Shootout: Vintage Neumann KM84 vs. Neumann KM184 vs. Peluso P84
This shootout features 3 microphones that are tied together by history. The Neumann KM84 was developed in the 1960s, and is a SDC mic with a warm, natural, and detailed sound. The modernized version, the Neumann KM184, features a slightly different tone and response...
How Does the Peluso P87 Compare to the Classic Neumann U87 Microphone?
The Peluso P-87 versus the classic Neumann Microphones Do you wonder how does the Peluso P87 compare to the classic Neumann U87 microphone? And to its newest offspring, the Neumann U87ai? Check out the video above, where Sound Pure pro audio expert David Barrett...
Voiceover LDC Mic Shootout: Neumann U87Ai vs. Peluso P87 vs. CharterOak E700 vs. Peluso 2247 SE
In modern voiceover recording, the standard LDC to use is the Neumann U87Ai. We decided to put this mic to the test and do a blind shootout with three other similar LDCs: The Peluso P87, the Peluso 2247 SE, and the CharterOak E700. The LDCs chosen for this shootout...
LDC Kick Drum Mic Shootout: Neumann U47 FET vs Bock iFET vs Soyuz SU-019
While it might be more common to see a dynamic mic on a kick drum, in this shootout we’ve put three LDCs to the test with a little help from pro audio specialist David Barrett. The contenders include: The Neumann U 47, the Bock Audio iFET, and the Soyuz SU-019....
LDC Vocal Mic Shootout: Neumann U87Ai, Neumann U47 FET, Bock Audio iFET & Soyuz SU-019 LDC FET
In the market for a higher-end LDC mic that sounds great on vocals? Then check out this shootout where we put four LDC mics head to head on male vocals with the help of pro audio specialist Marc Kuzio. The contenders include: The Neumann U87Ai, the Neumann U 47,...
87-Style Male Vocal Mic Shootout: Warm Audio WA87 vs. Neumann U87Ai vs. Peluso P87
In this shootout, we’ve rounded up 3 of our favorite 87-style mics and put them head to head on male vocals with a little help from pro audio specialist Marc Kuzio. The contenders include: The Warm Audio WA87, the Peluso P87, and the Neumann U87Ai. The three...