Beyer Opus 87

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Navigating the maze of drum stands and achieving authentic drum tones can be a daunting task, but the Beyer Opus 87 is here to declutter your setup and refine your sound. This ingenious condenser microphone is crafted with drummers in mind, featuring an integrated mic clamp that effortlessly attaches to your drum, eliminating the need for cumbersome mic stands and safeguarding against stray drumsticks. The Opus 87 is not just about convenience; it delivers a robust audio capture with its high-quality condenser element.

Designed with a short gooseneck, this mic allows for precise placement, ensuring that every beat is captured with clarity. Its cardioid polar pattern provides excellent feedback rejection, making it ideal for both live performances and studio recording. The integrated preamp is a game-changer, boosting your signal with remarkable fidelity. Whether you're capturing the subtlety of a snare or the thunder of a tom, the Opus 87's wide frequency response ensures every nuance is faithfully reproduced.

Engineered with a rugged construction and equipped with a standard XLR connector, the Opus 87 seamlessly integrates into any professional setup. Experience the blend of practicality and performance with a microphone that's as dynamic as your drumming.

Key Features:

Clip-mounted condenser mic with integrated preamp
Short gooseneck for optimal positioning
Frequency response: 30Hz-20kHz
Cardioid polar pattern for high gain before feedback
Maximum SPL at 1kHz: 136dB (at 48V phantom power)
Standard XLR connector
Durable and rugged construction

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Review: Beyerdynamic Opus Drumset — AudioTechnology

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The Beyerdynamic Opus Drumset offers a versatile selection of microphones, with the Opus87 and M201 standing out for their sound quality and mechanical design. The rugged clip design is a highlight, ensuring a secure fit during performances. However, the Opus99 kick drum mic falls short, especially with bass drums lacking a mic hole, and the included stand is not very versatile. Despite some shortcomings, the kit's overall quality and adaptability make it a compelling choice for drummers looking for a customizable mic setup.

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My favorite Tom Mic

Enough said i think. I lacks low mids but i would that eq that out anyway. So without eqing it already sound so close to the sounds i like that it is pretty easy going. The Bleed could be less though.

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Ethan Torchio

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Used for the toms on "Beggin", as described by Alessandro Marcantoni in this October 2021 Sound on Sound interview.

Working from memory, old gear lists and photos, and the track names in his mix session for ‘Beggin’, Marcantoni retraces his steps, both for the recordings and the mixing. “For the kick I would have used a Shure Beta 52A on the inside, a Neumann U47 [FET] on the outside, and a Royer Labs R‑122 placed close to the kick drum pointing to the snare, for a mono drum kit track. On the snare I used a Shure SM57 at the top, and a Shure Beta 57 at the bottom. I duplicated the top snare track to create another effect setting for the rimshots.

“In addition I had one Neumann KM‑184 for hi‑hat and another KM‑184 for the ride cymbal, a couple of AKG C414 XLII mics as overheads, and two Neumann U87s for ambience. The toms had Beyerdynamic Opus 87 mics. I would have avoided the Yamaha desk for the recording chains, so the mics would have gone through external mic pres. I most likely would have used API 512C’s for the kick and the snare, and Focusrite ISA 828/430 for the other drum tracks. They would have gone into the Apogee Symphony MkI, and the Avid HD I/O.