Headrush Microphones
COND 87
Inspired by Neumann® U87
The COND 87 is inspired by the famous Neumann U87, one of the most used microphones in the professional studio.
Main features:
- Sound hi-fi, detailed and modern
- Great clarity on high frequencies
- Extremely precise response
- Excellent separation in the mix
It is the most defined and “modern studio” microphone in the HeadRush library
Frequencies
- Low → clean and check
- Medium → neutral and transparent
- High → bright and detailed
Brighter than Cond67
Detail / answer
- Very high definition
- Highlights every nuance of the pick
- Very precise and “surgical” sound
Natural compression
- Minimal
- Very open sound
- Less “colorful” than Cond67
BEHAVIOR IN THE MIX
- It can be heard clearly in every context
- Great for modern productions
- It can be bright if left unchecked
Perfect when you want maximum clarity the sound is too dark
Clean modernFunkPopDetailed environmentStudio recording
Controls
Axis Interaction
Axis = Y (On-axis)
- Maximum detail
- More brilliance
- Ultra defined sound
Warning: it can become sharp
Axis = N (Off-axis)
- Softer highs
- More natural sound
- More controlled
often the real sweet spot
Pro Tips
WHEN TO USE IT (QUICK RULE)
Use COND 87 when:
- You want maximum definition
- Modern sound
- Clean or ambient
Avoid it When:
- The sound is already brilliant
- Serves vintage warmth
PRO TIP
Perfect combo:
- COND87 + Axis N + Breakup 15–25%
Hi-fi but controlled sound
Setup Examples
Clean hi-fi
AxisY
Breakups10–15%
Ultra defined and modern
Clean balanced
AxisN
Breakups15–25%
Detailed but natural
Ambient / effects
AxisN
Breakups20–30%
Great depth and spatiality