ReValver Microphones
U87 (LC C)
Inspired by Neumann® U87 (Cardioid, Bass Cut)
Model of: Neumann U87
acronym:
- LC = Low Cut active
- C = Cardioid
therefore: controlled low directional
WHAT CHANGES COMPARED TO U87 (C)
- more controlled
- less bass, less "boom", more definition
SOUND CHARACTER
- low reduced and tighter
- medium very natural
- high sweet and defined
- answer more balanced
in practice: more mix-ready than the basic U87, less risk of mud, more precise
TIMBRIC PERSONALITY
it's a mic:
- neutral
- checked
- very musical
- slightly more modern
perfect for: studio rock clean universal use
studyrockcleanuniversal use
Controls
Axis Interaction
- ON-axis → more presence
- OFF-axis → softer
here: OFF very musical ON by definition
Gain (dB)
very sensitive (capacitor)
Mic Distance (inch)
- Distance 0–1”: direct
- Distance 1–3”: balance
- Distance 3–6”: natural
- Distance >6”: ambient
Low (dB)
already filtered
use:
- 0 → perfect
High (dB)
high already very good
use:
- 0 → natural
- +1 → more air
Delay (ms)
useful for: depth realism
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 / controlled
- strength: balance
- limit: less character
ON DARK CAB (PPC, Orange)
PERFECT opens without becoming muddy
ON MODERN CABs (VHIII, 6505)
very balanced, excellent for mixes
ON VINTAGE CAB
more controlled less “boomy”
ON HI-FI CAB (TVX, SW Giant)
very precise very hi-fi
PRO
very balanced less muddy studio quality easy to use
AGAINST
less character less “big” less color
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
UNIVERSAL MIX
Dist2–3”
AxisOFF
Low0
High0
AmbHon