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,,deda,, Tim Porter

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Even Swap For U87's, Do It?
« on: October 01, 2009, 11:40:54 AM »
I know this has been beat to death original U87 vs U87ai pre Senn. and U87 after Senn.

I'll keep it simple so a Yes or No is all I need.

I have a 0 problem 1988 U87ai in 9 1/2 of 10 a great mic. I have someone who what's to swap even for his 1976 U87 that is so damn clean it's at least a 9 1/2 of 10, BUT I have not heard it.

Do I trade

Yes_____
No______

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Re: Even Swap For U87's, Do It?
« Reply #1 on: October 01, 2009, 11:52:38 AM »
Knowing what I know, I would do it in a flash.

No comparison in my book.

Of course, you should listen to it to be sure YOU like it.
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Re: Even Swap For U87's, Do It?
« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2009, 06:18:25 PM »
If both mics are trouble free and looking good, why on earth would he ask to trade?  It sounds mighty odd... Does he think newer is better?
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Re: Even Swap For U87's, Do It?
« Reply #3 on: October 01, 2009, 11:52:08 PM »
Why is this same question posted in two forums?
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Re: Even Swap For U87's, Do It?
« Reply #4 on: October 02, 2009, 01:02:30 AM »
So it can be answered in both.  D'uh...

There might be smarter people here.

Doubtful

but

maybe

(OK, there won't be)



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Re: Even Swap For U87's, Do It?
« Reply #5 on: October 02, 2009, 08:06:22 AM »
Deda Deda Deda,

Don't do it!  Don't do it!!!!

Since it is posted in two places I thought that I should give contradicting advice---
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Re: Even Swap For U87's, Do It?
« Reply #6 on: October 02, 2009, 10:43:39 AM »
I'd make sure that I got to hear the old '87 before doing the deal... but even if the capsule is shot it would seem like a damn good trade to me [never liked the 87A... obviously YMMV].

Peace.
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Re: Even Swap For U87's, Do It?
« Reply #7 on: October 02, 2009, 12:27:10 PM »
If it's such a great deal for you, you must ask yourself why the other party is willing to trade.

Be cautious.
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,,deda,, Tim Porter

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Re: Even Swap For U87's, Do It?
« Reply #8 on: October 02, 2009, 12:34:53 PM »
 Yea I know it seems weird but I had hoped to get Fletcher's opinion here in his forum I did, thanks Fletcher, and I figured there would be more eyes on the other.
The advice has been great and what I needed on both so thanks to all.

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Re: Even Swap For U87's, Do It?
« Reply #9 on: October 02, 2009, 02:44:42 PM »
Why not just PM Fletcher....

Barry


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Re: Even Swap For U87's, Do It?
« Reply #10 on: October 02, 2009, 03:25:41 PM »
Barry Hufker wrote on Fri, 02 October 2009 13:44

Why not just PM Fletcher....

Barry






That is a damn good point.

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Re: Even Swap For U87's, Do It?
« Reply #11 on: October 02, 2009, 03:33:58 PM »
Ryan Massey wrote on Thu, 01 October 2009 17:18

If both mics are trouble free and looking good, why on earth would he ask to trade?  It sounds mighty odd... Does he think newer is better?
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The mystery is solved on the even trade and his email explanation is below.

"The reason I want an Ai is because of the extra edge around the 2k area. I find the vintage ones a little bit smoother with a tiny bit more air. Which is great for vocals but not room mics. And room mics is what I'm using U87s for.  

All in all of course I'm talking about subtle differences. The difference between vintage units and new Ai's is not what people make it to be. They are much closer in sound than apart..."

So it looks like the trade is on and with 2 happy campers with the deal.

Thanks to all on your advice and when I receive it I'll repost my thoughts on this swap.

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Re: Even Swap For U87's, Do It?
« Reply #12 on: October 03, 2009, 07:39:37 AM »
Barry Hufker wrote on Fri, 02 October 2009 14:44

Why not just PM Fletcher....

Barry


It is way better to get a variety of educated opinions than just mine.  One of the cool things about this set of forums is that the people that populate this forum actually [at least for the most part] know what the hell they're talking about.
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mwagener wrote on Sat, 11 September 2004 14:33
We are selling emotions, there are no emotions in a grid

"Recording engineers are an arrogant bunch.  
If you've spent most of your life with a few thousand dollars worth of musicians in the studio, making a decision every second and a half... and you and  they are going to have to live with it for the rest of your lives, you'll get pretty arrogant too.  It takes a certain amount of balls to do that... something around three"
Malcolm Chisholm
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