The Warm Audio WA-67 vs Neumann U-67 REVIEW & SHOOTOUT

This is a review of the new Warm Audio WA-67 Tube condenser microphone.
It also features an A-B Test with a Vintage Neumann U67.
You can buy the mic at Sweetwater
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The specs of the WA-67 are:
Large Diaphragm Studio Condenser microphone
Faithful re-creation of the classic '67-style pentode tube circuit
EF86 Pentode tube for creamy smooth clarity and brilliance
Custom large-core Swedish Lundahl transformer
Custom All Brass large K67-style vintage capsule re-creation
Gold Sputtered Mylar diaphragm, 6 microns thick
High bandwidth polystyrene capacitors
Boutique capacitors from Wima and Solen
Nickel-plated brass microphone body and head basket for ultimate acoustic performance
Premium Swiss Gotham 7-pin tube cable
Polar Patterns: Cardioid, Omni, Figure-of-Eight
Switchable Hi-pass filter
Switchable -10 db pad
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Rated impedance: 200 ohms
Rated load impedance: 1 kilohms
Equivalent Noise Level (A-Weighted): 17 dBA
Maximum SPL for THD 0.5%: 138 dB
Signal to noise ratio (A-Weighted): 78 dB
Microphone includes: wood box, shock mount, hard mount, power supply, 7-pin mic cable
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[@virgogreg]

Love you respect of the classic 67 sound and its heritage and your honesty compairing the WA 67 with zero bias

[@MasterclaesVideos]

That's what I try to do... Not being sponsored helps being honest... Please support me by subscribing to my channel!

[@UTSONUT]

@@MasterclaesVideos thanks so much for this honest review! it makes a difference when we hear a review from someone like you who has a lot of vintage analog gear and experience please also compare PELUSO mic LAB 22 47 VACUUM TUBE CONDENSER MICROPHONE and Peluso P 12 and Telefunken TF 47 (all under 2k and supposedly great emulations, which look like the real vintage mics and also reviews say offer great value)

[@amirperrymusic]

I auditioned a WA67 at NAMM this year and was blown away by how great it sounded on my voice. I was wondering how it compared to the original and this video just made me go ahead and pull the trigger on the WA67. This is all the confirmation I needed. Thank you!

[@lightafluident.9950]

Now there's a new mic on the block. It's a UT87 from a company called United Technologies. Best mic on the market right now for 700 bucks. And it gives you two different versions of the 87 in one mic. Go look them up. I can't wait to buy one.

[@MasterclaesVideos]

Hi, thanks for the comment! 🙏🙏🙏

[@LEVRAN]

@@lightafluident.9950 i LOVE U

[@sKarredtoon]

I was waiting for ALF to pop in any moment!🤣🙏🏻

[@MrMiskut]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@satorizero5448]

Lmao

[@fredd036]

😆😆😆😆

[@PedroSilvaMusic]

Well done!!

[@adamdelmonteguitarist]

Thank you very much for a very honest and unbiased critique. That was the answer. I was hoping for, but wouldn’t have been surprised if that wasn’t the case.

[@richnewman]

Wow, I actually prefer the Warm Audio sound. I'd say the difference between the mics is no bigger than the difference between two U67's. Fantastic job by Warm Audio bringing us such an affordable version of this mic. Will have to get one ASAP. Thanks for the video!

[@MasterclaesVideos]

Thanks! Dont forget to subscribe!

[@lightafluident.9950]

I agree.

[@claytonsegelov6914]

Disagree

[@matthewpenna1711]

Thank you Peter for this review and for being up front! We all appreciate that!

[@ssdigitalmixmaster8036]

Really appreciate your passion , your attention to detail and honest opinion Peter ... Great !!! All the Best !!!

[@BeniRoseMusic]

Wow thanks for this! I had a chance to use a vintage U67 on one of my recordings a few years back and have been longing for that sound ever since, good to know with a little savings it could be attainable again for me!

[@recordmixrepeat4327]

It all boils down to what you hear. I have been looking at the Warm for a few months and your comparison is the best I've run across so far. Thanks for the work.

[@MasterclaesVideos]

Thanks for the appreciation!

[@MrNeilbrody]

The Warm sounds more transparent to my ear but the 67 sounds thicker. Great video!

[@MasterclaesVideos]

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[@harohm]

Your absolutely wonderful and in-depth review of the WA-67 was so helpful that I ordered one practically before the video was finished! I've read so many reviews of their mics and it's never easy to know who you can trust or who's being paid to write a glowing review. But your review felt so true and real, especially after doing a bit of research into who you are, your vast mic collection (I'm trying not to drool on my computer as I write this thinking of the mics you own), your knowledge of recording/gear history, and the straightforward approach you have in telling it like it is all had a great impact on me. I also have a lot of mics (it's an addiction!), some very nice gear, and a beautiful studio, but nothing quite like what you have. So it's really good to know that someone out there who knows what they're talking about is laying out some much needed truths about all the gear I care most about, whether expensive or affordable. So I really just wanted to say thanks! "Cheers!" and Happy New Year! and keep up the great work...

[@MasterclaesVideos]

Hi Harry, thank you for your unbelieveable heart warming comment! I have shared it with the world because it went straight to my heart… Thank you for your support, it means a lot to me! Yes I am honest, and indeed I dont get payd by anybody, so my reviews are like I feel about a product. This message is such a boost for me since my live mixing business agenda was scrapped untill march… so i have time to make some more video’s. PS I had to give back the WA67 to the warm audio distributor, so there was no time to swap tubes. My vintage mics all have the original tubes

[@harrymatthews5819]

@@MasterclaesVideos Hello again Peter. I might say "too bad" that you had to give back the WA-67 but since you have just about the best mic collection I've ever seen that I'm pretty sure you'll be able to handle it... A couple of quick questions: In your opinion is it worth it to change the stock tube that comes with these mics (typically an Electro Harmonix) to an NOS vintage tube? 1-I usually do it but I'm just curious of your opinion... 2-I noticed a few Pultec EQ's in your rig (more drool...), any chance you might put one of those up against either the WA EQ or the Klark Teknik EQ that are modern copies of the Pultec? I've been leaning towards getting a pair of the KTs but would love to hear what you think of them as compared to the mighty, and quite expensive, original... As ever, Thanks my friend and keep up the wonderful work...

[@MasterclaesVideos]

@@harrymatthews5819 I have not experimented with other tubes since I do not own any of the "clones" I reviewed. But I read a lot of comments below that people often change the tube with good result. (Please have a look below and maybe ask these guys what they used as tube). 2: I owned a pair of Warm's but I sold them when I got the Pultec's. It is in the planning to do a Pultec shootout video... I just need 48 hours a day :-)

[@lightafluident.9950]

Too bad you didn't wait, there's a new mic out now that's killing all of these mic clones out here. It's called a UT87 from a company called United Technologies. Go look it up. I can't wait to buy it!!! One Love

[@craigthatcher2646]

This is a really great comparison and I truly appreciate your skill and honesty. Vielen Dank!

[@TheSteveKinney]

I love the ending bit - where you're like "I wish I could say my nuemanns sound better but... they don't" ... really cool about the honesty. I think there is something going on a little different in the Nuemanns in the really high end. Seems to do that thing a little differently. But it's reallyyy hard to reproduce again and again in a demonstration. Likely has to do with axis and like you said - you can't really hear a difference. Pretty damn amazing. Great job.

[@MasterclaesVideos]

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[@stevenholst]

It's amazing how similar they actually are. Small nuances, but the Warm is remarkable for the price difference!

[@elonlove343]

I agree they sound exactly the same. The only thing I would worry about is do every single Warm Audio WA-67 sound like that? Sometimes with cheaper gear and less detail to craftsmanship you have to also think did he just get a better version? If not than these mics are just amazing.

[@lightafluident.9950]

Try the UT87 from a company called United Technologies. Best mic on the planet right now. It just came out.

[@jeremyfortunethe1st]

I own a studio with a good mic locker and I was going to say it basically sounds the same. It's close enough to say it's within the variables of two vintage mics next to each other. WA makes solid gear at great prices.

[@HarvinderSingh-yy8th]

Two great condenser microphones phones are U87ai and TLM 103.

[@Mope333]

@@HarvinderSingh-yy8th Way more than just that

[@lightafluident.9950]

Technology is just too good nowadays to have to or even want to spend 3,500 bucks on a mic when you don't have to. I'll stick with companies like Warm and others that offer quality like them.

[@jetairliner9660]

...and then he casually says ”the stereo version of the u67” like it’s just the most natural thing in the world to have one of those lying around. Oh, and good, solid review! Thanks.

[@MasterclaesVideos]

Well it’s actually the stereo version of a 269 (I cut out that part i guess) 😅. If you subscribe to my channel I will show you a bit more of some really rare gems in my Masterclaes Private Collection! Thanks for the positive comment!!

[@michaelcaplin8969]

Hehe, yeah, it's pretty insane! To be fair though, he probably - like most people who has a lot of those things - bought them back when no one wanted them and you could get m49's and u67's etc for 50 dollars each. Oh how I wished I was an adult in the mid to late 80's and early 90's and knew what I know about microphones today...

[@MasterclaesVideos]

@@michaelcaplin8969 put two zero’s behind that price and that’s more realistic... 😅

[@michaelcaplin8969]

@@MasterclaesVideos Hehe, so I guess you didn't buy them back then. NRK (national radio and television here in Norway) was giving away their stocks of Neumann m49 microphones to whoever wanted them because no one wanted those crummy old tube mics. They couldn't get rid of them, so had to keep them. Decades later, that paid off! However, it is infuriating that the Gefell m582 pair I bought for 3500 dollars went for 3 dollars a piece when I was a kid.

[@MasterclaesVideos]

@@michaelcaplin8969 i grew up in a music store that still exists for more than 70 years... can you imagine the amount of instruments and gear I’ve seen no one wanted anymore? 🤯 If i had only known...

[@manuelcasas8013]

Great demo! I was also disappointed by the shiny finish on the wa47s, not "pro" looking at all, IMO. Quite impressed by how close they sounded, much closer than I expected. The guts on the Neumann are just impressive. Thanks a million.

[@MasterclaesVideos]

Thanks for the nice comment Manuel! If you like my Video's please smash that THUMBS UP and SUBSCRIBE to my Channel to appreciate my work!

[@elonlove343]

Its the guts of the Neumann that make me wonder will the Warm Audio WA-67 sound like that on every one of them? Or did he get lucky and just got an amazing version. That's the thing about build quality sometimes. Other than that the WA-67 is absolutely amazing.

[@dodgedforgottenn]

Great video! Thank you for taking the time to do this. I also largely agree with your conclusions.

[@MasterclaesVideos]

Thank you! Which one would you buy if money was not the issue?

[@dodgedforgottenn]

@@MasterclaesVideos oh, the original 67. I’m a vintage gear guy, so that mojo and history mean a lot to me. Plus it’ll appreciate with time as an investment.

[@garyshirinian]

I've watched this video before and I like watching it again. Thx again

[@MasterclaesVideos]

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[@garyshirinian]

@@MasterclaesVideos I have.

[@Luchodela]

Thank you so much for this honest review! I just made up my mind to get the WA-67 definitely after watching your video. Thank you!

[@MasterclaesVideos]

Thank you for the comment!

[@TheAndrewforbes88]

I love Warm Audio outboard gear but have not been real hot on their mics, I do REALLY like this mic though.

[@MasterclaesVideos]

Hi Andrew, what outboard do you like from Warm?

[@JBrm]

There's always some undefined low frequency rumble in the Warm Audio Signal, that's the first thing I noticed (besides the lower presence tuning).

[@MasterclaesVideos]

Yes Johhannes, you are right! The U67 is much tighter in the bottom end! If you like my Video's please smash that THUMBS UP and SUBSCRIBE to my Channel to appreciate my work!

[@joemanzella7817]

@@MasterclaesVideos I was just going to comment the same thing but since Johannes B. already did, I'll just say I agree with him. Nice comparison BTW. I subscribed and hit the bell!

[@MasterclaesVideos]

@@joemanzella7817 thanks a lot! Much appreciated!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@EM-km8em]

@@MasterclaesVideos how would you compare the wa47 to the sm7b

[@MasterclaesVideos]

@@EM-km8em Two different beasts, but you can hardly ever go wrong with an SM7B...

[@Jjf109nine]

The Warm was more hollow sounding, especially when speaking from the back. From the front it had a slight hollow resonance in the 800hz-1200hz region. I also hear more sensitivity and room ambience with the Warm. In addition, the Warm is brighter sounding.

[@KeenApollo]

Would work for modern music though

[@akibakemono]

The Neumann seemed to have a little more presence tonally, but The WA-67 would do just fine.

[@danilomc9124]

Thank you very much Peter, maybe the most fair and important review of both mics.

[@grahamtaylor6883]

One thing that would have been nice to test is how much resonance on a vocal they produce. Cheaper mic's tend to have annoying spikes in the 4k region when you get a strong vocalist.

[@Bass-dude]

Thank you for an awesome piece of work with these mics

[@mikec3412]

I like your fair criticism not just in this video but in the 251 as well. We all have hit and misses. Sounds like this was a hit though.

[@MasterclaesVideos]

True!

[@katukavo]

Well Done!! This Warm Audio WA 67 Amazing sound for the price U$799. TY!!

[@MasterclaesVideos]

It is a good mic for the money! Did you buy it?

[@katukavo]

@Masterclaes Not Yet, but I will!! 👍👍👍😀😀

[@waterspaulj]

Really, really nice compare. Thanks for taking the time!

[@MasterclaesVideos]

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[@yagomarques-audioemusica3359]

Both sound great, but the Neumann's U67 have a natural compression and a very straighforward midrange sound. Warm's sound a little blurry on the low mids, but we can deal with it moving the mic from the source. Good review!

[@onomatopoeidia]

yes that feeling of compression and lip smack is the gold dust you only get from certain mics.

[@Thewatcherinthering336]

Yeah sure…whatever makes you feel good. Your clear bias and well, snobbery shows through. Just can’t admit that Warm nailed your precious Neumann..same thing when American muscle car owners get dusted by a Honda or Toyota…

[@aloneinthedev]

Fantastic review and very nice studio ! Hope you can also have a look at the WA87-R2 for review comparing it to U87.

[@BrianKRoss101]

Thanks so much for this! I'd love to hear the high-resolution files.

[@daniel_belongs_to_christ]

6 minutes in and Im sold on my next mic. I want to add this to my dream list of Neve 1073 and Cl1b vocal chain.

[@MasterclaesVideos]

You mean the U67 or the WA? If it is the U67, I would go for a M269!

[@MrSwirly69]

This was very useful to me! From your demos, the Neumann to me sounds more detailed and open on the upper mids and high end, but hey. That's what a smidge of eq is good for. It helped me feel good about spending more money and getting the WA67. Absolutely love it on my voice, which is baritone and can be lacking in upper mid detail when my technique isn't getting the sound properly out of my face. Thanks for all this!

[@MasterclaesVideos]

Hi Jeff, thank you for the comment. It’s nice to read you are happy with your WA. What preamp are you using?

[@MrSwirly69]

@@MasterclaesVideos a Warm Audio 273. They've sucked me in!

[@MasterclaesVideos]

@@MrSwirly69 I have one too, I'm going to compare it to my pair of vintage 1073's.

[@MrSwirly69]

@@MasterclaesVideos I'll look forward to that out of curiosity. I've really liked it for what I've used it for, vocals, condensers on electric guitar, paired with a 57 through the WA412. Like I said, they got me. I worked with a 3124 on drums the week before I got the 412, and while it was an apples vs oranges comparison, I've loved the similar punch and depth the 412 gives to direct bass and electrics. Gotta put some drums through it. I don't think I'll be let down.

[@guyoli190369]

Warm Audio heeft een pareltje voor een budgetprijs op de markt gebracht. Natuurlijk heeft een vintage Neumann meer karakter maar een Mercedes Gullwing heeft ook meer karakter dan een huidige GT. Zo goed als geen verschillen te horen, een prima tube en point to point construction. Top! Peter ik ben overtuigd van WA-67 en leuke review :-) Thanks

[@MasterclaesVideos]

Merci voor de fijne commentaar!

[@NikolausBrocke]

You can't really hear a difference in comparing them in solo mode. What will happen, if you compare it in the mix? At the end the only difference is the collectors value. An original will ever be an original and will be much much more expensive than all copies ever made. Regardless of the build quality. Great comparison! And wonderful equipment in the back.

[@BandrewScott]

Now he’s got a sub on his wrist! What a collection.

[@ramencurry6672]

It’s Bandrew!!!

[@SamirDipalee]

Amazing Video. Thanks Peter. Want to get my hands on one of those babies sometime in future.

[@MarvOtis]

Great Video! Great Job! and love all the gear in your studio! I could live in there for years. I own several Neumann mics but having a pair of the u67s is way out of my budget. Thanks for sharing.

[@tutubeos]

Wow, you have awesome gear there, congrats. The Warm Audio Mic looks very shiny, I love it. Thank you for the comparison 🙏

[@MasterclaesVideos]

Thanks for the comment! What mics do you own?

[@tutubeos]

@@MasterclaesVideos I have a Rode NT1 from 2006. Very nice mic.

[@themarcos150591]

The WA has a more muffled proximity effect, I think. I gotta say I can barely wait for a 7 minutes review normally, but this one was so good I couldnt believe it had ended after 14 minutes.

[@jl1848]

Downloaded and loaded into daw. Switching back and forth between the two on acoustic guitar, the difference is pretty clear. U67 is very nice, open, clear, but not harsh. I'll take it! The wa67 is much duller, and I noticed it would overload in places where the u67 did not. I'd be interested in a comparison between these and the tlm67. Thanks very much for the test!

[@MasterclaesVideos]

I had a TLM67 and it it is not a mic that impressed me… a lot of sound is made by the transformer in a mic and the TLM is transformerless…

[@tryaproduction]

Thank you a lot for your test !

[@MasterclaesVideos]

Thanks for the comment! I hope it is useful for you!

[@Prodoozer]

Thank you this comparison of the two mics. I'm researching some of Warm Audio's products and this was extremely helpful. Liked & subscribed.

[@MasterclaesVideos]

Thank you very much!

[@ishortiz9988]

Wonderful review. Thank you sooooo much for this work.

[@rawspaghetti9185]

Great work ! Thanks for the comparison

[@MasterclaesVideos]

You’re welcome! Did you see my other video’s too?

[@bbmusic4983]

Would love to hear the 96k files! Thanks for the comparison!

[@MasterclaesVideos]

Noted!

[@evymoon]

Thank you very much for your clear test 🎶✨

[@chickenlickin3820]

nice work Peter

[@artandstorm]

Yes. The basic sound of the mics is indeed very close. However, the transient response is not! I.e., the very attack of the strung guitar strings is much better on the U67 imho. More fun to listen to and more moving. Keep in mind, this very attack is what we try to optimize on kick drums to make them work emotionally - making it dancy.

[@MasterclaesVideos]

The sound is indeed in the transients! Thanks for the comment. What is your go to mic for kick drum?

[@artandstorm]

@@MasterclaesVideos Kick: I use a D-112 or a 47 FET. Sometimes both: D-112 very close and a FET 47 farther away,

[@dupermang]

Nice shoot out. Every file that I get from non pro engineers that use either the WARM audio 67 or 87 sound flat a muffly, so I was not a big fan of the WARM mics. Maybe it was the non pro engineers that didn't get the mic to sound good?

[@lightafluident.9950]

It's always the "guy behind the boards" and not the equipment. In most cases anyway.

[@iam_elroy]

my anxiety when you put that USM69 on the edge😬😬😬 but then you fixed it😮‍💨. great video👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@MasterclaesVideos]

Thanks! Which one is your favorite?

[@daveebryan828]

Nicely Done, Peter! I agree with Greg T, below. As I'm looking for a few mics for a start-up home studio, the Warm Audio WA-67 and WA-87 were mentioned (along with the Shure SMB7). Thanks for a well presented shootout.

[@hellopsp180]

They sound soooo similar wow

[@MasterclaesVideos]

Thank you for the comment! Which one would you choose and why?

[@triplebacon1]

agreed! :-) marginally brighter I thought also, nice comparison Video :-)

[@RooftopRecording]

Wow! You've got some great racks of gear! Thanks for an honest and illuminating comparison.

[@MasterclaesVideos]

Thank you! If you want to have a closer look at the gear, please have a look at the rig rundown video’s as well!

[@kensettle3184]

Thank y ou much for doing this!

[@WilSantanaMusic]

Thanks Peter. Great video. I’m thinking to buy a tube mic and thanks to your vid I will considere this warm audio.

[@m.i.stapes]

Thanks for the review!

[@dab7963]

The Neumann had a audible hum on your first test. Also to be honest I liked the Warm better. Great video.

[@ManuFeramus]

I love the end ;) I understant ! Brilliant ! Thank you

[@ciorteadan]

That guitar sounds so so good! I would really like to listen to the recorded files in my daw not only over youtube!

[@nashvillelicks5247]

Awesome reviews. Really enjoy your honesty and humor.

[@MasterclaesVideos]

Many thanks! Please dont forget to subscribe!

[@felipousismix]

Thank you for such an honest review, cheers!

[@upstairzstudio8480]

Beautiful review, answers a lot of questions. cheers from down under

[@leebuck8532]

Wow! Maybe not the same, but I definitely wouldn't knock the warm. It still sounds great!

[@jeanfrancoisnolin340]

Nous arrivons à un point que je ne croie plus que l’équipements fait une différence sur l’ensemble du projet. Nous devrions peut-être retourner à la source soit à la composition, arrangement et interprétation. Le Beatles avait peut-être tous ces microphones vintages cependant ils possédaient que des magnétophone 4 pistes…. Ils se devaient jouer les bonnes partitions et arrangement. Bravo pour ce banc d’essai et la justesse que vous l’avez fait.

[@MasterclaesVideos]

Merci pour votre commentaire ! Les micros sont juste des outils. Le métier se fait en jouent et en enregistrement!

[@jelnet]

I heard more self noise on the Neumann, but in all others ways I could not tell them apart. Thanks!

[@MasterclaesVideos]

Thanks for the nice comment! Which would you buy if money was not the issue?

[@jelnet]

I had another listen, this time with Beyerdynamic DT990 headphones, and this time I couldn't hear a difference in self noise, I only seem to notice that with earbuds and then I definitely hear more noise with the Neumann (probably because the audio is closer to my ear drum with buds). However, with the DT990s, the guitar comes across with more "life" in it than the WA, somehow it seems to have more liveliness, whether that's to do with more top end I don't know or some kind of special magic 🙂. So I think I'd have to choose the Neumann if money was not an issue.

[@johnsweda2999]

Don't see any negative side on the circuit board construction and using silicone is a good touch and the right approach, I think it sounds better than the Neumann's a little bit warmer more detailed and could be EQ in exactly the same, and for the price difference it's a no-brainer. be interesting to see what the new Neumann's is like compared to the original and warm audio.

[@MasterclaesVideos]

Hey John, I thought it was appropriate to make a comment on it, because if would NOT have made a comment, probably somebody would have commented on the fact that I did not comment on it... Are you with me? :-) We can endlessly keep going on comparing other clones with originals if I look at what is being offered on te market. Sometimes you just have to draw a line somewhere.

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[@johnsweda2999]

@@MasterclaesVideos yes I beat you to it lol

[@TheSpokenWord38]

fair enough! good job, i put headphones on and it was surprisingly close, i still hear a decent warmer mid with Neuman, but like you say, and with a touch of mixing, the price alone explains... chow wm

[@jwhelan709]

your reviews are very well done.

[@MasterclaesVideos]

Thanks!

[@meyerstreetrecords694]

Great honest vid! Thanks so much man!

[@uptownphotography]

Quite a nice comparison video. I must admit, I am sorry I didn't buy back in the early 1990s a Neumann U87 when it was around $2000 ($US)...Now they are $3600 US...So hence looking for an alternative mic. BTW: I don;t like the way the WARM looks also, but I guess I could possibly get over that if it sound's great. The jury is still out for me right now, but thanks for spending time to do this video....All the best from the US (near NYC) Phil

[@MasterclaesVideos]

You could still spend your money on a Neumann... they offer great budget alternatives like the TLM series

[@uptownphotography]

@@MasterclaesVideos Yes for sure. Agreed. Thanks. Phil

[@eugensagel9088]

Hi Peter, wow .... I would not have thought. But you are right, the 2 microphones can hardly be distinguished. We also have 2 U67s. I'll test the clones with strings and other instruments. Am very excited. Thank you for your very good work! Great! I saw you have a new Compressor "Focusrite Red". Tell me about this candidate. Or make a comparison to the plugin from Focusrite. I think the plugin is also available under ProTool, I'm not sure ..

[@patrolduty8715]

Man, the original U 67 has THAT smooooth sound and magic warmth. It sounds like a liquid and 3D at the same time. Unfortunately, the original U67 will cost me an arm and leg.

[@MasterclaesVideos]

Just keep saving!! Thanks for the comment!

[@LightWthoutTheStatic]

I was really hoping for something unique here, but the WA67 seems to have that normal WA tubbiness to the mid and low mid that always puts me off from their mics. It sounds dark, but veiled rather than aged. The U67 sounds more compressed somehow, more rich even with dense tone.

[@kodykindhart8230]

Give me what your smoking

[@LightWthoutTheStatic]

@@kodykindhart8230 I wish I could. Maybe it's just these samples for some reason. I was hoping for something good but I'm personally disappointed in the sound of the WA version. I'm listening to this on Neumann KH80's. Ive done previous shootouts myself with the WA87 And WA251 and my experience there was oddly similar. Veiled sounding rather than vintage or colorful.

[@kurtralske4026]

That's what I hear also. The Warm low end sounds big and loose, the Neumann low end seems nicely controlled.

[@MasterclaesVideos]

Exactly! The Neumann is a lot tighter in the bass!

[@MasterclaesVideos]

Wait until I do a shootout with my 251 and the Warm! If you like my Video's please smash that THUMBS UP and SUBSCRIBE to my Channel to appreciate my work!

[@onomatopoeidia]

really nice review, I have a U77 I restored and it's truly remarkable and I'd like all the others now ;-). The reality is modern tech allows us to get incredible quality just by using similar circuit design and standard components but those original mics are time capsules and the extra 1% is worth it. It's a shame the innovation is so poor with so many companies. Copying is not the same as creating and they should be paying money back to the designer as it's their I.P. and where would we be without those brilliant pioneers? Save and buy the original, you'll cherish it forever and you'll get the best out of yourself every performance.

[@MasterclaesVideos]

Just one word: TRUE!

[@moakeettutsuwa2875]

Great comparison video! IMHO, to my ears, (listening on a low-budget USB audio interface with Sony MDR7506 headphones, and of course KZbin's compression), your voice on the Neumann had more clarity and a gentle nudge in the mids/upper-mids which will probably make it sound more up front in a mix without much EQ or processing. If my budget for a tube condenser was around the price of the Warm WA67 of $899 USD (new), I'd also consider the Mojave Audio MA-200 (Royer designed with a Jensen transformer, JAN 5840 tube, and continuously variable pickup pattern), the Miktek CV3 (custom AMI T7 transformer, sub-miniature pentode tube, and 9 pickup patterns), Dizengoff Audio LD1948 (unlisted tranformer per manufacturer's website), or the Lauten Audio LA-320 (also unlisted transformer, but with a dual-triode tube). Have a nice day. Cheers!

[@RideTheFuture]

Forgive me but add a warning about the ultra hyped brightness of the MDR 7506 cans - don't mix with them - I use them only to have vocalists monitor themselves with them. Extremely misleading headphones with deeply carved out midrange.

[@moakeettutsuwa2875]

@@RideTheFuture It's all good. I understand the point you're trying to make. I've used them for years and my ears have gotten used to them, especially to check for any offending or musical sub-sonic frequencies since they're designed to reproduce sounds that go down to 10Hz. I like the sound stage and stereo imaging of the 7506s as well. What other headphones would you suggest I try for mixing that doesn't have an ultra hyped brightness?

[@a.siphrodias2867]

Let's be honest here, they're really close. The U-67 is a little darker and the WA-67 is a little more modern in it's voicing...but not by a lot. They definitely share in the same relative sonic signature which is pretty incredible when you take a step back. If there's a bit of rumble you'll end up hi-passing and tighten up the signal a bit. If its too bright for a given application you'll shape the hi-end to go for a more retro-style tone. I think a lot of these companies think the public wants a "pre-mixed" sound because that's sort of the modern quality that most people are used to (i.e. lots of lows/lots of highs) and in many cases that does in fact make mixing more streamlined, for pros and for a novice. I swear I don't work for Warm. Just think it's kind of amazing and think it's important to not lose perspective in all this. THEY SOUND F***ING CLOSE

[@MasterclaesVideos]

When comparing the WA with my two U67's the warm just fits right in! Now let's see if that is the same case with the 251 :-)

[@Joelfrancis]

Thank you. I’m a huge fan of warm audio

[@MasterclaesVideos]

Thanks for the reaction Joel! What Warm mics do you own?

[@Joelfrancis]

I currently own the WA-251 and The WA-8000 but after watching this video I’m thinking to pick up a WA-67 for sure

[@christinatackett5851]

I think I got the nail on the head. The grills may be the difference. The u67 sounds compressed. The wa67 sounds loose. Not tight. That may have to do with the difference in the grills. Exactly the same tho in tone n frequency response. Only way to test is to put the u67 grill on the wa67.

[@FamousTVvoice]

Yeah, they're very close - BUT - the WA-67 is a little boomier in the lower mids (200 - 300Hz). If recording a female, I'd lean toward the Warm for that subtle weight / proximity effect from the Warm. The U67 has the very familiar focus to the lows that I really like. So, I can hear the difference between the two they're close. I've heard greater differences between U67's of various vintages. As for the head grill, yes, absolutely a significant influence. I got to visit with Martin Schneider at Neuman GmbH back in the mid to late 90s, and it was quite interesting to hear his explanation about the amount of consideration and testing that goes into the head grill designs of their microphones.

[@MasterclaesVideos]

Fantastic comment thanks! True, there are big variations between vintage mics. I always try to maintain them well to reduce the amount of variation. What is your favorite mic?

[@MaybeDavid]

Great review. Thank you! PLEASE PLEASE do a shootout with the WA-87 R2 against the vintage Neumann 87. The recent 'Sound on Sound' Magazine review stated that it is a very close match, and was even preferred on a female vocal recording....

[@AlexOlivari67]

Love your work, exactly what lunatics need !

[@MasterclaesVideos]

Lol! Indeed it takes one to make these 😅 which is your favourite?

[@kulturka48]

Thank You Very interesting comparison. I also had expensive Neumann Tlm 170. It Has 30 years Old But in the 90s there was no choice.

[@MasterclaesVideos]

Thank you! I love the TLM !! If you like my Video's please smash that THUMBS UP and SUBSCRIBE to my Channel to appreciate my work!

[@self4autism333]

I could hear the cardioid pattern on the wa, and i mean your actual heart beat on the shelf test. You are pretty healthy for a muso. 72 bpm. I had headphones on on the AB voice test they sounded extremely similar.

[@MasterclaesVideos]

My thought exactly, I have a second U67 that sounds a bit differebt and the WA fits right in between. Which one would you choose?

[@andivax]

thank you for comparison! Also WA-87 Mk1 is very close to U87 Vintage.

[@stupendousmusic4190]

Perhaps in the future, you could also compare the Wunder Audio CM67S and the Stam Audio SA-67.

[@joellouisfire]

Planning on doing a C800G comparison with their new mic? Fantastic video! Didn't think they'd be so close.

[@mikebottiaux5850]

Nice review, very helpful!

[@manuellujan5625]

Thank you for this video sir. Great comparison between the 2 microphones. WA is a great deal yes the NM is better but that that much better? Id use a WA anyday and be happy about it.

[@dannyp941]

Lmao

[@MasterclaesVideos]

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[@garyshirinian]

I love the way you say , my gigantic guitar playing skills. Lol . Not long ago I bought Slate digital large diaphragm, it sounds quite nice . It does what I need . It has 3 microphone emulation . Thx for sharing.

[@MasterclaesVideos]

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[@ashcreekstudios]

Well done ! Best Regards from Germany, Roger

[@MasterclaesVideos]

Vielen dank!

[@NickG6489]

I'd make the argument, based on your video, that the WA67 is actually a more accurate representation of a vintage U67 than Neumann's own reissue, if Bandrew's (Podcastage) video is anything to go by. Quite something.

[@LightsandMotion]

thanks for this video! For a U67 clone I use the Slate VMS mic with the software, and it works remarkably well! Might have to purchase this one too, to compare.

[@MasterclaesVideos]

Have you tried the Townsend L22?

[@LightsandMotion]

@@MasterclaesVideos I have not personally tried it no. will do some research and see what to add to my cabinet next. thanks for a great channel!

[@buckdown2464]

i absolutely went out and bought a WA67 on the strength of this video.

[@MasterclaesVideos]

Thanks for the nice comment! I hope you like the mic as much as I did!

[@buckdown2464]

@@MasterclaesVideos i am frankly SHOCKED at how good it is. I own a rare 1957 AKG C12 (arguably the holy grail of microphones and easily worth $20,000 or more) and I can say with total honesty that the WA-67 is almost equal to it sonically, which I can't even believe I'm saying. i also own an original Neumann 67, however it's currently a paperweight - as it has become separated from its power supply. Truth be told - I was out hunting a power supply for my Neumann when I stumbled on the WA67. based on your demo - I made the calculated decision that buying the WA67 would be $250 less than a telefunken power supply for my neumann and would come with the assurance that everything was going to be turnkey ready to work. as i am a working producer first, rather than a collector - it was the better call. my experience with having vintage mics is that they are somewhat akin to owning vintage cars. there is no doubt that they are fantastic machines, however they are INCREDIBLY expensive to maintain, and often pretty temperamental from a performance standpoint. Warm Audio has done a pretty spectacular job of taking the most desirable vintage gear and making EXCELLENT clones for a fraction of the price, that doesn't come with the attendant maintenance hassle. i have found that to be the case with the WA-2A (the LA2 clone) and the WA73 (their neve 1073 clone) both of which I own. i can assure anyone reading this that if you actually know what you're doing the WA stuff will perform almost identically to its inspirations at a fraction of the price, and in some ways is a better investment if what you are doing is trying to produce music at a time when streaming has destroyed so much of the profitability of doing so.

[@tymiklic6463]

WOW!!!!....amazing...thanx peter..great vid..again

[@MasterclaesVideos]

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[@marcoiardella6714]

wonderful studio and very very useful review! Thank you!

[@HarvinderSingh-yy8th]

Naumann condenser microphone series is always the best.