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The S-87 is one of our most popular DIY microphone kits. It is a premium studio condenser based on the sound of the Neumann U87 / U87 Ai. In contrast to the U87, the S-87 has higher sensitivity, lower noise, lower distortion, and greater headroom.

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DIY microphone : S-87 Kit from Microphone-parts.com

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We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about micparts S-87.

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Users with limited soldering experience should practice before assembling, as precise soldering is critical to avoid damaging the PCB.
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Though generally reliable, some users report occasional issues with micparts products, like faulty capacitors or grounding problems, impacting long-term confidence in the build.
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Some owners are skeptical of how closely the S-87 matches the U87 due to past experiences with noisier clones from the same brand.
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Owners have compared the micparts S-87 favorably against midrange and high-end mics, stating it competes well with microphones three times the price.
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It's noted that micparts kits, including the S-87, outperform many budget microphones and are considered superior to some low-end LDCs from a decade ago.
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Setup and maintenance

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Beginners are advised to start with simpler projects like a reamp box to hone soldering skills before tackling the S-87 kit.
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User experience

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The lack of detailed reviews and A/B tests specifically for vocal applications leaves some potential buyers cautious about the S-87's performance.
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Some owners have experienced initial skepticism but were impressed after blind testing the S-87 against a Neumann U87, finding the results to be unexpectedly favorable.
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The S-87 is particularly favored for voiceover work, with users expressing satisfaction in its performance for this specific application.
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The quality of the micparts capsules, specifically the S-87, receives positive remarks, highlighting the potential for experimentation with different capsules for varied sound profiles.
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Users suggest that while micparts kits use Chinese capsules, upgrading to higher-quality capsules from vendors like 3u Audio or Beesneez can enhance sound quality significantly.
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Alex G

Singer, Guitarist

The Skin Cells

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Confirmed by Tom Kelly via direct message. It was used on House of Sugar, as stated in this November 5, 2019 American Songwriters interview and Alex G's Terrorbird artist profile.

American Songwriter, "Following My Gut: A Q&A With (Sandy) Alex G"

I pretty much do everything with one mic—this time I had a nicer mic. In the past, I had this mic called a Samson Q1u, which is a little USB mic that looks like an SM-57. I’d stick that in front of everything, play, and if it sounds bad just move it back a bit. This record was the same process but I borrowed Tom’s microphone… it’s like a clone that he built, it’s like a Neumann or something? I forget the name but whenever I tell people they’re like “oh that’s really nice.” But I did the same thing, I’d put that in front of the drums, put it in front of the guitar, put it in front of the violin. That’s pretty much it.

Terrorbird Profile

Which is to say, “cohesive” doesn’t imply that House of Sugar dispenses with the out-there sonic adventurism that’s made previous (Sandy) Alex G records so singular. Giannascoli recorded with a clone of the Neumann U87 microphone, built by Tom Kelly—the first time he’d ever used a microphone other than the Samson Q1U USB mic that he got as a teenager. The new mic, coupled with an updated version of Garageband that came with a replacement laptop, provided Giannascoli a new toolkit for home-recording, prompting him to analyze the types of sounds he’d been making and that he wanted to make. In addition to bolstering the rich, polished mix of its rock-oriented songs, the new equipment allowed for a broad range of unique technical experiments that provide each track emotional and tonal complexity. This includes not only the otherworldly vocals that haunt songs such as “Walk Away,” “Taking,” and “Bad Man,” but also the more subtle hums and echoes that texture “Hope” and “Gretel,” and the distorted soundscapes into which listeners of “Sugar” and “Near” are immersed.