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

[@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

[@christiannilsen2835]

You nailed the overtones man! impressive how incredible close Warm Audio is. Good review

[@MasterclaesVideos]

Thanks for the comment!

[@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!

[@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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[@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.

[@MasterclaesVideos]

I try to be as unbiased as posible! Thank you for the comment. Did you buy something?

[@SamirDipalee]

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

[@ssdigitalmixmaster8036]

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

[@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!

[@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...

[@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!

[@craigthatcher2646]

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

[@andivax]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@matthewpenna1711]

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

[@shaft9000]

In the guitar example @10 min, the WA-67 is distorting the bass-end and blurring transients far more. This should be obvious on decent monitors unless one's hearing is compromised or damaged.

[@MasterclaesVideos]

Hey, thanks for the comment. I think some people listen and watch my videos on a phone and then they cant see and hear details… You are right: they should be watched on a bigger screen and a decent pair of speakers to make the right judgement

[@garyshirinian]

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

[@MasterclaesVideos]

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[@garyshirinian]

@@MasterclaesVideos I have.

[@sKarredtoon]

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

[@MrMiskut]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@satorizero5448]

Lmao

[@fredd036]

😆😆😆😆

[@PedroSilvaMusic]

Well done!!

[@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

[@Bass-dude]

Thank you for an awesome piece of work with these mics

[@danilomc9124]

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

[@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.

[@aloneinthedev]

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

[@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,

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@MusicChannel-rf5zz]

I just got the WA 67 on a swell deal.However I was surprised that it lacks in brightness compared to other mics that I have.Is that how it's supposed to sound? But it sounds very clean & with some EQ it does great wonders! So I'm not sure if I should sell it.

[@MrNeilbrody]

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

[@MasterclaesVideos]

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[@waterspaulj]

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

[@MasterclaesVideos]

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[@MusicChannel-rf5zz]

You’re really a wonderful person! WA gotta pay you cause this is the best presentation ever here!

[@MasterclaesVideos]

Hey, unfortunately nobody is paying me anything. I did not even get to keep the mic! 😂 Thanks for the comment!

[@MusicChannel-rf5zz]

@ Oh sorry about it . I hope WA guys would get to see it. I’m sure they are making good business out of this video!

[@TheGurner1]

I've been researching the early Bob Marley recordings, it's said that on Burnin' he used a U67 for lead and U87 for BV's - do you think the WA-67 is a good choice for my small home studio to get close to his sound? I've been collecting classic dynamics, SM57, M88, M201, MD 421 and Senny MD441 I've recently ordered, I also have a WA47 and Avantone CV12 here

[@MasterclaesVideos]

It’s as close as you can get to the real thing!

[@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!

[@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!! 👍👍👍😀😀

[@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?

[@nashvillelicks5247]

Awesome reviews. Really enjoy your honesty and humor.

[@MasterclaesVideos]

Many thanks! Please dont forget to subscribe!

[@self4autism333]

Thankyou, i could just hear a difference in the openess of the top end. Made the neuman sound a tiny bit louder or a bit raw which I liked. This i could tell with my eyes closed and guessed were you were swapping back and forth and i was able to tell 9 out of 10. This could be the grill. Interesting you first noticed the shine, this is also the reflection of the grill maybe, and this means reflection of sound too. Could you modify the grill somehow.

[@MasterclaesVideos]

I think the head basket plays a significant role, but i have not seen any aftermarket baskets for the warm yet… that would be intresting

[@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.

[@BrianKRoss101]

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

[@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.

[@chickenlickin3820]

nice work Peter

[@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]

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[@lightafluident.9950]

I agree.

[@claytonsegelov6914]

Disagree

[@stupendousmusic4190]

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

[@pjcartwright]

Hi Peter! Love your videos! I would really like to hear the uncompressed files if there's an easy way to send? Maybe a dropbox link? Thank you! -p-

[@MasterclaesVideos]

Hi PJ, thanks for the comment. Please send me an email to [e-mail] and I’ll see what I can do for you!

[@tryaproduction]

Thank you a lot for your test !

[@MasterclaesVideos]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@WilSantanaMusic]

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

[@bbmusic4983]

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

[@MasterclaesVideos]

Noted!

[@ishortiz9988]

Wonderful review. Thank you sooooo much for this work.

[@MasterclaesVideos]

Thank you! Which one is your favorite?

[@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!

[@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.

[@evymoon]

Thank you very much for your clear test 🎶✨

[@joellouisfire]

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

[@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…

[@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 ..

[@akibakemono]

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

[@AlexOlivari67]

Love your work, exactly what lunatics need !

[@MasterclaesVideos]

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

[@ryannovak2717]

Has anyone run into any issues with the WA-87 giving off static and white noise louder than any audio captures that makes the recording worthless?

[@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!

[@upstairzstudio8480]

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

[@karma197930]

bonjour , excellente comparaison merci ,je possède un m367 neumann (ortf) et j'ai un petit problème avec, j'aurais aimer pouvoir en parler avec vous en privée , a savoir vers qui je peut me tourner pour une réparation, ce micro étant conçu spécialemant dans les année 60 par Neumann pour l'ortf, il possède une capsule de u67 mais son tube est un telefunken ac701k red, le tube est ok (c'est deja ça) mais la capsule est peut être hs... je ne sais pas. bien cordialement

[@MasterclaesVideos]

Bonjour David, merci pour le commentaire! Mon technicien est Peter Drefahl en Allemagne. Il fait l’entretien de tous mes micro’s. Vous pouvez le trouver ici: www.drefahlaudio.com/mustec/mainmus.html

[@fausto_colella]

@MasterclaesVideos hello Peter, after this video did you had chance to record some male/female vocals to check how the WA-67 handles dynamic and proximity effect ?

[@MasterclaesVideos]

Hi Fausto, no I had to give back the mic to the local Warm Audio Dealer. I only had it to do the video, sorry… Did you like it?

[@fausto_colella]

@@MasterclaesVideos thanks for reply, yeah great video, that's a shame you had no chance to record a couple of tracks with singers. I keep reading around about quality control issues on the Warm products wa-67 included, but aside this, it would have been very informative to hear the mic on the sibilance control, dynamic management of transients, and overall character with different vocal timbres. All against your original U67. 😎

[@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!

[@michaelaudet1061]

Hey, Peter! Thanks so much for the review, and your other videos, too. Can I please have a copy of the files? Thanks so much!

[@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!

[@christopher-miles]

why is it only 10db not 18db-20db attenuation? would help on so many other applications other than vox.

[@MasterclaesVideos]

Probably because -10 is enough to protect the circuitry for most other applications. Except for a kick drum, but that is not the best source for a large diaphragm condenser

[@ManuFeramus]

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

[@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?

[@jwhelan709]

your reviews are very well done.

[@MasterclaesVideos]

Thanks!

[@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....

[@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

[@alexxofcial]

hi thanks for this review question this WA 67 need phantom power????

[@MasterclaesVideos]

The mic has an external power supply that gets the power from 230V or 110V. So no need for Phantom Power

[@felipousismix]

Thank you for such an honest review, cheers!

[@matthewray5343]

can I get the HQ files for this shootout? I'm now in the market for this mic. Thank you!

[@MasterclaesVideos]

Hi matt, I suggest to have a close listen, or test the mic yourself to get an idea

[@chuckschillingvideos]

I thought the Neumann sounded horribly distorted from behind the capsule. I was shocked by this.

[@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...

[@DruNature]

UGHHH the difference is slight, but sooo significant haha. What do you think, WA 67 or WA 251. I am a vocalist and drummer and will use it mainly for rap vocals and singing, but also as a figure 8 in MID side and potentially OH if i ever get a 2nd one or do a mono OH.

[@MasterclaesVideos]

I also made a video about the WA251. Have a look at that and then decide. They are two different beasts, but one is the better clone…

[@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.

[@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?

[@meyerstreetrecords]

Great honest vid! Thanks so much man!

[@LucianoGhosn]

Great and informative video thanks for sharing! Quick question if you don’t mind. I am a flamenco guitar player, and I’m thinking buying either the WA-47 or WA-67. What would you think would work better on a Flamenco/Classical guitar? Thanks again for the video!

[@dylinquent]

Can you please write the name and, if possible, provide a link for the person that services your Neumann mics?

[@MasterclaesVideos]

That is Peter Drefahl in Germany

[@gearspace]

Cool review!

[@MasterclaesVideos]

Thanks!

[@TrentonF505]

When you did the solo comparison the warm audio sounded a bit “warmer” but with a little bit less definition. Not sure what the difference would be in the context of a mix.

[@ciorteadan]

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

[@m.i.stapes]

Thanks for the review!

[@lucmiteran7248]

Thanks so much for your wonderful job. Something is missing in your explaination, but maybe you gave it somewhere else, what sony heapdhones are you using ? personnally, I use lots of differents ones but my favourite for monitoring is a versy special sennheiser hd430 with a very rare impedance (they made many different types of h430 even if the all show the same reference. I also use different stax, akg, sony, etc... wit my favourite senn, it is true that the difference is thin, but in front, i hear a little bit more deep bass on the WA and a bit more opening in the U67. I would love to talk to you about this if you wish. all the best. Luc

[@MasterclaesVideos]

Hi Luc, I am using Sony MDR-V900. That is my main reference!

[@daniellaerachannel]

condenser microphones can be in upside down mode for recording vocals? no differences? I own an AKG P220

[@BoboButYouCanCallMeTom]

What do you mean by upside-down mode? there is no up or down in a microphone just front and rear so you can orient it any way you like!

[@daniellaerachannel]

@@BoboButYouCanCallMeTom thanks, yes, you actually answered my question, I thought that putting a microphone with his "head" down affected the recording but is not the case

[@Hiprich]

Great review, sir 🔥🔥🔥

[@MasterclaesVideos]

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[@Hiprich]

@@MasterclaesVideos yes sir

[@lolilollolilol7773]

4:28 through an audiogram on my DAW, it's the Neumann which is noisier. 5:10 I can neither hear nor see any difference between the two on audiograms. Esthetically, the Neumann looks better than th WA though but does that justify the price difference ?

[@MasterclaesVideos]

It is crazy how close they are sonically. Even my other 67 sounds different so the warm fits right in. Great bang for the buck! What other comparison would you like to see?

[@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

[@Bloor005]

Is that the same PSU as the WA-251? Shame both mics dont have an in between shape past cardioid etc.

[@MasterclaesVideos]

You mean wide cardioid or hypercardioid? That would mean an additional circuit with an internal pad. Don’t know if they needed that in the 60’s

[@Bloor005]

@@MasterclaesVideos probably not. They also had great studio environments too compared to our homes.

[@mikebottiaux5850]

Nice review, very helpful!

[@SWizz871]

I'm looking for a large diaphragm capacitor microphone to pick up some detail for electric guitar amplifier. Would you recommend the WA-67? Thanks!

[@MasterclaesVideos]

I would consider an Audio Technica 4033 or a Shure KSM-32. No need for tubes there... They will saturate on higher levels.

[@austinnichols7939]

the real one has kind of a scooped sound in comparison to the warm around 200-400hz maybe a deeper high pass

[@MasterclaesVideos]

Sorry for the late reply. Thank you for the comment! Which one would you choose to use?

[@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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[@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!