Shure KSM 137 vs Neumann U 87 Ai

Comparasion microphone. No effect, No EQ

[astralaudio]

The 137’s are so clear, but I love the smoothness & lows of the 87’s..

[Diego-okvn]

Shure is what I liked the most. I really liked your playing, very pasionated

[garygustin]

I want to get a pair of 137/141’s, they sound great! That said, I like the U87’s better for the lower mid fullness. Still, both sound excellent!

[crowonawirehome]

If I was listening for pleasure either is great. If I was recording this myself I’d go with the Shures for the top end. Great playing.

[st.petersonline]

I can hear the difference and since I own KSM 137s, I'm glad to be in the ballpark.

[floridapunkarchivist]

Holy crap I just picked up 2 137s brand new for $450 this video just made my day ❤

[dnashofficial]

ok, did you just sneak in a smidge of "an officer and a gentleman". one of my favourite pieces ever.

[monkeyxx]

The main thing I'm hearing is the KSM 137 lack a little bottom at distance and have a nice clear transient, in A/B with the U87Ai, but I am enjoying both sounds.

[musicandthewalk]

Wow the difference is very apparent. The Neumann has full bodied lows and smoother top end. I like the KSM 137 but I have to say that the Neumann wins this no contest.

[pandoraefretum]

interesting SDC vs. LDC is obviously going to go to the LDC for bass and fullness

[stevejeffries]

I wonder how the SM81 would fair, slightly more pronounced bass end

[agork]

If you have a nice room that sounds really good, then you want to use a mic like the U87 over the KSM137. I'm not sure this goes in every thinkable setup.