{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Do Voice Actors Really Need a Neumann U87?","description":"The Neumann U87 may be one of the most recognisable microphones in the world, but does that make it the right microphone for voiceover and animation? This week, the team digs into the reputation, sound and real world value of the U87. Andrew is considering one for Somerset\u2019s animation work, which sparks a much bigger discussion about why certain microphones become industry standards and whether producers genuinely require them. We compare the U87 with alternatives including the Neumann TLM 103, TLM 193, U89, Sennheiser MKH 416, Microtech Gefell models and the Austrian Audio OC818. The conversation covers: \u2022 Why animation studios sometimes record with both a U87 and a 416 \u2022 Whether microphone requirements are about sound or repeatability \u2022 The differences between older U87s and newer U87 Ai models \u2022 Why a great microphone can still sound ordinary in a poor room \u2022 The U87 compared with the Austrian Audio OC818 \u2022 Transformer and transformerless microphone designs \u2022 Whether the mic, preamp or converter makes the biggest difference \u2022 Why performance and room acoustics still come first \u2022 Processing, reverb and the engineer\u2019s role in the final sound Is the U87 still the ultimate voiceover microphone, or has its reputation become bigger than the microphone itself? Thanks to our sponsors: Austrian Audio Making Passion Heard. Find out more about the team and the show at theproaudiosuite.com. ","author_name":"The Pro Audio Suite","author_url":"http:\/\/www.theproaudiosuite.com","html":"