ReValver Microphones
U87 (C)
Inspired by Neumann® U87 (Cardioid)
Model of: Neumann U87
type:
- capacitor
- C = Cardioid (directional)
SOUND CHARACTER
- low natural and controlled
- medium perfectly balanced
- high sweet and detailed
- answer very realistic
in practice: extremely natural "disco" sound, never extreme
TIMBRIC PERSONALITY
it's a mic:
- very neutral
- very musical
- very detailed
- slightly smooth
Perfect for: Realistic clean studio rock recording
studycleanrealistic recording
Controls
Axis Interaction
- ON-axis → more presence
- OFF-axis → softer
here: OFF very musical ON more defined
Gain (dB)
sensitive (less gain needed than dynamics)
Mic Distance (inch)
- Distance 0–1”: very direct
- Distance 1–3”: balance
- Distance 3–6”: natural
- Distance >6”: ambient
Low (dB)
natural bass
use:
- 0 → natural
- 1 → tighter
High (dB)
tall already perfect
use:
- 0 → ideal
- +1 → more air
- be careful not to overdo it
Delay (ms)
useful for: room simulation depth
Ambience (Y/N)
recommended ON
- low → natural
- medium → study
- 40–80 → ideal
Amb Level (dB)
- low → natural
- medium → study
Amb Size (ms)
- 40–80 → ideal
Pro Tips
QUICK SUMMARY
- type: cardioid condenser
- character: neutral / natural
- strength: studio quality
- limit: less character
ON DARK CAB (PPC, Orange)
PERFECT opens without harsh
ON MODERN CABs (VHIII, 6505)
very balanced professional sound
ON VINTAGE CAB
Excellent maintains character
ON HI-FI CAB (TVX, SW Giant)
very detailed can be very “hi-fi”
PRO
very natural professional sound very balanced extremely versatile
AGAINST
less character less aggressive less “guitar-focused”
Setup Examples
CLEAN STUDIO (TOP)
Dist3–5”
AxisOFF
Low0
High+1
AmbHon
- real sound
ROCK
Dist2–3”
AxisON
Low0
High0
LEAD
Dist2–4”
AxisOFF
High+1
AmbHon
REALISTIC RECORDING
Dist4–6”
AxisOFF
AmbHon