Roswell Mini K87 Microphone (smooth and rich)

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  • @andrewwehrlen5606
    @andrewwehrlen5606 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    This pushed me over the buy line. Overnighted it. Tried today briefly and was BLOWN away. It’s butter on my voice. I do mostly audiobooks and damn! Thanks for this review.

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It’s wicked awesome, eh? What a mic!

  • @shaft9000
    @shaft9000 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    One of the best LDC pairs one can get for ~$1200-ish total. Still often a 'buy new' proposition, although I did snag a (more common) mini k47 for under 300 bucks about a year ago, and it's a little gem. I very much want a mini k67x next, and would love a pair of these.

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      A Mini K47 for $300? Fantastic deal! I love the Mini K line. The 67x is spectacular. Such a massive saturated sound for such a little guy. And the K87 is so rounded and wonderful. Great mics!

  • @ivannio8519
    @ivannio8519 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You are rolling man! Great review, microphone & tune

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey thanks so much!

  • @TartanKiwi
    @TartanKiwi 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    absolutely amazing review as always. Had I not nabbed an Atlantis this would be deff on my radar!!

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks so much! And of course! The Atlantis is one hell of a mic!

    • @Fl4ppers
      @Fl4ppers 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I sooooo want that Atlantis. That's one of my dream mics now!

  • @hackinghifi4247
    @hackinghifi4247 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great video sir! This is on my list towards the top of big boy mics I’d like to get someday.

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Woo hoo! I think you’ll love it!

  • @CaptainMoto
    @CaptainMoto 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Mr.Parker,
    Great review on a wonderful mic. I like naked little mics with no switches or knobs.
    As always loved the song.
    PS; I cheated😮 bought a used, prebuilt DIYRE 73p , now waiting for them to send me the 2 slot chassis so I can try it with my Mini K67x🎉

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Oh wow! I don’t even have one yet! Very good! You absolutely MUST tell me what you think!

  • @garyduganmusic
    @garyduganmusic 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great review, Nathan. I own a pair of these Mini k87s and they are as good as you say!

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Woo hoo! You know what I’m saying, then! You really see what these can do when miking up instruments. So smooth. Really great.

  • @offplanetfilms
    @offplanetfilms 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great mic! Very hard to find a pre-amp sound & setting that it doesn't like. We bought the high-output mod version for cartoon voice acting & it's in our top three faves!

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I agree! It’s been fabulous on everything. So incredibly smooth. I’ve tried it with a Grace, a few API flavors, and I just got a Hairball Lola in, but I have yet to test that out.
      What are your other two top mics?

    • @offplanetfilms
      @offplanetfilms 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@TheRecordist My other 2 faves are the Dachman DA87i and the Neumann TLM103. The TLM103 can be a bit harsh at times, but on some character voices, it's #1. If a voice won't work with the TLM103, the Roswell K87 will gladly step in!
      I really liked the Roswell K87 through a UA Solo 610 preamp... creates a wide range of different VO eq's by flipping various impedance & low cut swicthes. Has plenty of sweet spot settings with the 610, where most mics only have one with it.

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@offplanetfilms excellent choices! A UA Solo 610, you say? I can totally see that. Wonderful!

    • @offplanetfilms
      @offplanetfilms 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TheRecordist Yes, the US 610 is fantastic for adding a bit of vintage warmth to things. I've recently bought a Focusrite ISA One for a more pristine sound for some mics that sound muffed though the 610. Those two preamps cover a lot of sonic territory!

  • @MarkYoshimotoNemcoff
    @MarkYoshimotoNemcoff 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    That really flatters that part of your voice you can really hear in the "eight" of "eighty". That whole mic fondling part of the video should come with a warning for kids and old ladies.

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

  • @simonsayshomeassistant
    @simonsayshomeassistant 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Mate your content is sooo good, I still love my Shure SM7B

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! And of course. I love mine as well!

  • @cesarcamilocipagauta4936
    @cesarcamilocipagauta4936 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks man for another wonderful review! I love your work. Sounds really fantastic, this Roswell has impressed me a lot, I didn’t expect that. For classical recordings, how do you compare this microphone to the sE4400 in transients? I am between these two microphones right now.

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi there. Thank you very much!
      Well, both mics smooth transients very well. The 4400 might smooth them a touch more. The k87 has more low end.
      In the end, for me, it comes down to the functionality. What would I need it to do. The 4400 has 4 polar patterns, some roll-offs, and a pad switch, while the K87 has no switches at all.
      So that would be up to you to decide.

    • @cesarcamilocipagauta4936
      @cesarcamilocipagauta4936 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@TheRecordist Thanks for your reply. I actually only need the cardioid pattern, so an sE4100 would be fine too. I'm interested in transients, since I'm looking for a mic that, in addition to having a flat frequency, also has fast transients, which is important.

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@cesarcamilocipagauta4936 well then, I’d recommend the sE T2 or the T1. Super fast transient response and relatively flat.
      You can watch my T2 video here: sE Electronics T2 (the Lord of the Rings mic)
      th-cam.com/video/geSSHoZT-hs/w-d-xo.html
      And the T1 video is coming in a few weeks!

  • @Fl4ppers
    @Fl4ppers 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love that mic, havent yet got one but saving up after hearing all the demos (check out their own Roswell company YT where they do covers and band recordings). I've so far got the 67x and love that. Super shocked at how heavy it is. I think Roswell should look at custom body designs and a multi pattern k87, take this to the next level.

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Oh yes. I’ve been to their YT channel. Great stuff!
      The K67x has a massive transformer in there. It creates that creamy saturated sound. Also a great mic.
      That’s a great idea about a bells and whistles version of the k87!

    • @Fl4ppers
      @Fl4ppers 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TheRecordist I was looking at their Delphos2 mic too, but didnt like the way the transients came across in the demos. Could have been the demos online were janky but was unsure enough to go for the 67x instead.
      I think the k87 would work amazingly on spot mics for orchestral and choral work. I dont know how realistic it is to tone-match more than 2 mics but it might be an option for bigger studios who work with that sort of thing.

  • @_Pysma_
    @_Pysma_ 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Another great video! Very impressive mic indeed. I'm curious to hear your take on this: in my DIY booth (2 mattresses and a blanket), which mic would be better for guitar and vocal recordings-the K87 or the Shure SM57? By 'better,' I mean more transparent, natural, and easy to process. I'm concerned the K87 might only shine in a properly treated room.

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Two mattresses and a blanket? Been there, done that. Works great! You just add air later with a little room verb.
      Between the two, I’d go for the K87 all day long. It’s like a blank canvas that you can mold to whatever you want. The SM57 is a great mic but has a limited frequency range and is a dynamic, so less articulate for vocals.
      That’s my take, anyway. Hope this helps!

    • @_Pysma_
      @_Pysma_ 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@TheRecordist Thank you!

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@_Pysma_ no worries! Cheers!

  • @jenslempke7883
    @jenslempke7883 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My woman said the same thing to me after our first date! (The invite to tea part) 😂

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hahaha. Well there you go! Hahaha

  • @hendricksam
    @hendricksam 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Tried ordering the Vermouth cables, seems like they’re not responding. Any clue why?

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes. I have no idea what happened to them. They just dropped off the face of the earth. I know the owner had some family matters to attend to, but no idea what happened. So sorry about that.

  • @Rounder-One
    @Rounder-One 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    "it's really small... Why is that phrase so familiar?" Ahh yes, I would expect nothing less from you! Anyway, after I saw your review of the 67x, I went to Roswell's site and settled on the K87 for its neutral sound supposedly. I am developing a podcast (humor) where I will be doing some voice characterizations which require clarity above all and thought that the 67x might bring a slight bit too much saturation (or coloring, perhaps?) from the transformer. Still waiting on delivery in October of the Stam SA87i. I'd be interested in your review of the Se T2 to see how it compares with the 4400 - 4100. I really hope that the differences are negligible so I don't have to buy it. I have a real problem, so I am joining Mics Anonymous, where they encourage you to spend no more that 50% of your yearly income or a divorce, whichever comes first.

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hahahahaha. You know it!
      A humor podcast, you say? I’m intrigued. But I think you made the right call on the K87.
      The T2 review is coming in a few weeks! I wish I could go faster but each episode takes me so long to put together.
      The T2 has slightly more attack than the smoother 4400/4100. If you already have the 4400/4100, I think you’re set! No need to spend 51% of your yearly income! Hahaha.

    • @Rounder-One
      @Rounder-One 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@TheRecordist I also have a Lauten LS-208, Austrian Audio OC-18, Lewitt 440 Pure, Earthworks Ethos & Icon Pro, Shure KSM 32, Rode NT-1, Shure SM-57, Shure MV-7 and I'll probably buy the K87. More later on my podcast...

    • @Rounder-One
      @Rounder-One 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      And I do have the 4100.

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Rounder-One wow. You’ve got a great locker started… “started”.
      Let me know when you get to 40+. Hahaha. Just kidding. You’ve got some great mics in your collection!
      Where is your podcast?

    • @Rounder-One
      @Rounder-One 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@TheRecordist In development. Will be out some time next year. I'll email you with more details in the near future. It would be great to speak with you at some point!

  • @ELXV8
    @ELXV8 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    do you have a video about making your booth? need to build one!

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I built it so fast, I did take a few photos and maybe 2 minutes of video in total while I built it.
      Honestly, it’s a crap load of used moving blankets over top old outdoor furniture cushions and bags full of old clothes. I crammed the corners and where the ceiling and floor meet the wall with more cushions and old clothes. Then the last layer was a couple of 15 foot long “acoustic curtains” I got off of Amazon.
      It works so well and so cheap. Haha.

    • @ELXV8
      @ELXV8 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      ​@TheRecordist that's phenomenal would love a break down man. You got it sounding 70% as good as SAE Institutes small live room. Forgot how much a treated booth can affect the sound. Appreciate the help

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@ELXV8 oh yes. Well I built it because I was doing more voiceovers and needed a booth for that. It’s inside my cold cellar. We were just storing boxes in there anyway. So I took a third of that room and made the booth.
      The idea is to have little to no reflections at all. Dry. And it does just that. It almost sucks up ambience. Zero reflections.
      But I don’t use it for music very much. My main control room studio area is well treated and has minimum reflections. All my amps and instruments are tracked there.
      But I’ve done a few vocal parts in the booth. Works great. Just add room verb later and you can fake being in any location. Very cool!

  • @intouch8789
    @intouch8789 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I was about to pull the trigger on the Se 4400 T2 and now I don't know what to do lol. I'll buy anything for a grand or less. Help! Are the other Roswell mics at a more expensive price better than this one? Im still kind of leaning towars the T2 for a bright natural sound. I returned the KSM42 because it felt to closeted, I'm looking for somethings nice and open that goes good with rap vocals.

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey there. The K87 is not bright. It’s quite soft and a bit dark. Tye T2 is much more open with faster transients. Between the T2 or the 4400, the T2 seems more what you’re after. Cheers!

    • @intouch8789
      @intouch8789 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@TheRecordist Thank you! 😁

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@intouch8789 no worries!

  • @richardsisk1770
    @richardsisk1770 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I am considering the Stam 87i or this Roswell. What do you think…?

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey Richard. They’re both two completely different mics. The Stam is full of saturation and character and very mid-forward. The Mini K87 is clear and articulate and smooth and transparent. They sound absolutely nothing alike. So, it would depend on what you’re trying to do with it.

    • @richardsisk1770
      @richardsisk1770 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TheRecordist voiceover would be my application.! Thanks 😊

  • @RichardKasika
    @RichardKasika 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    'Ian Malcolm off the coast of Costa Rica in 93' Jurassic Park ago 🤘

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You know it! Hahaha

  • @Knowherelse
    @Knowherelse หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wanted a smaller U87 sounding mic.. Maybe this is as close as it gets?

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I don’t think the Mini K87 sounds like a U87. The Stam Audio SA87i of the Dachman DA 87i sounds much closer. Actually, the Dachman DA FET 47 sounds strangely like an 87 to me.

    • @Knowherelse
      @Knowherelse หลายเดือนก่อน

      @ Thanks for the response. Lots of people tend to always make that claim. What traditional mic do you think the K87 most resembles? Or do you believe it is something new and original sounding?

  • @simonsayshomeassistant
    @simonsayshomeassistant 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What processing are you applying to your audio to make it sound so good?

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Simon. This video has nothing applied except for a limiter. I do have a process for other videos though. I did a video about it last week.

    • @simonsayshomeassistant
      @simonsayshomeassistant 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@TheRecordist I think that I need more room treatment

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@simonsayshomeassistant yes. That’s a common problem. Removing reverbs and echos and all that goes miles to vastly improve your sound.

  • @RoswellProAudio
    @RoswellProAudio 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nathan, how did you fit so many nice words into such a small mic?!?! ;-)

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hahaha. Without difficulty!
      Great mic! Great company! Hats off to you, sir!

  • @JonathanDano
    @JonathanDano 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You seemed to like this one more than the mini k67x. Would you agree with that?

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Hey there. No. I like them both for completely different reasons. I was just surprised with this mic. I didn’t expect it to have such a smoothness. The K67x has a ton of character and saturation. This one is very transparent. Totally different mics.

    • @DejitaruGhost
      @DejitaruGhost 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@TheRecordist Would you mind if I pick your mind? Which one would you pick for simplicity sale/ease to work with. Which would you pick for more rock centric vocals?

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@DejitaruGhost of course. Well, simplicity and ease of use for a variety of situations (a Swiss army mic) would be the Mini K87. It’s so transparent and full, it could be used on anything and you could add whatever you want to it later.
      For rock-centric vocals, definitely the Mini K67x because it’s got that edgy saturation you come to expect from rock mics.
      That’s said, I could make the K87 sound more like the K67x but not the other way around.
      Hope this helps!

  • @mikebauer6917
    @mikebauer6917 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Okay, I’ve mostly resisted your GAS inducing gear reviews so far, okay except for some lovely LOM gear, but this one is a likely purchase for me.

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hahahaha. I know what you mean! This is a fantastic purchase. As long as you don’t need different polar patterns or any filtering, this is a great mic. Totally moldable into anything you want. You can’t go wrong!

  • @DaveSS-xi4pn
    @DaveSS-xi4pn 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    😂😂😂love the song!!!!

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hahaha. Thanks very much!

  • @dj2big
    @dj2big 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What cable are you using?

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey. For the regular talking head portion, I’m using a Vermöuth 2nd Born (V2 Green) cable. For the booth part, I’m using a WBC Pro quad.

    • @dj2big
      @dj2big 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@TheRecordist nice!

  • @badmiddens
    @badmiddens 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    knowing that roswell is the same folks as mic-parts, i always wonder how these roswell mics compare to the corelating mic-parts kits. Their S-87 kit is about 400 bucks. Might they have the same parts? Who knows. I'd like to know. Don't ask them, they get mad!

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s a great question. I have no idea. I’d think not, since this Mini K87 is not meant to sound like a U87. It’s its own thing.
      Also, I don’t think they’d get mad when asked about this. Why would they? It’s a good question. I’ll try to find out for you.

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@badmiddens here’s your answer:
      “The S-87 and Mini K87 use the same recipe but differ in many ways:
      size, weight, features, accessories, cost. The two mics use many
      different components. The DC circuit in the Roswell mics is 100%
      different than what the S-87 uses. The S-87 has higher sensitivity
      (closer to the “high output” version of the Mini K87), and an internal
      switch that can be configured either as a pad or C/O pattern switch.”

    • @badmiddens
      @badmiddens 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@TheRecordist Did you just look into all this?? You're a gem, ya know that? I did add the dig about them getting mad, because years ago I asked them (him) a question that I thought was pretty simple, and the response was a wee bit touchy. The guy knows his stuff but yeah, left a bad taste for me.

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@badmiddens huh. That’s strange. Matt has not only always been super cool, but he also has a great sense of humor. Maybe it was an off day.
      Anyway, I emailed him and asked him and he got back to me right away. He’s been really great to work with.
      Sorry you had some problems. Maybe try again?

    • @badmiddens
      @badmiddens 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@TheRecordist it was quite a while ago. I suspect you're right, or I was having one myself and he misinterpreted my question as too probing and I misinterpreted his answer as too aggressive. I'll save the whole story for when I write my autobiography called, "How TH-camrs Made Me Buy Way Too Much Gear." Yes, I shall also blame you...

  • @DailyRiot
    @DailyRiot 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Stam 87 or this?

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hahaha. Two totally different mics. This is smooth and transparent. The SA87i is incredibly colored. Tons of saturation and character. It would really depend on what I was trying to accomplish.

    • @DailyRiot
      @DailyRiot 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TheRecordist thanks that's all I needed to know, I am looking for some clarity with a smoother top end but with some midrange grit. Sounds like this mic.

  • @windpeoples
    @windpeoples 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hopefully you were not pursued by a pack of hungry raptors when you bought the measuring tape!

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You know… I was. What a pain! Hahahaha

  • @theCAMgamers
    @theCAMgamers 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Se T2 or mini k87 if they are the same price where I am? 🙏

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@theCAMgamers hi there. Well, I’d have to know what you’re going to be doing with it. VO, music, field recording, foley, etc.

    • @theCAMgamers
      @theCAMgamers 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Bit of VO and a bit of recording strings - violin / cello!

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@theCAMgamers the T2 is a wonderful VO mic. Andy Serkis read the entirety of the Lord of the Rings books on a T2. It’s got snappy transient response. It’s got a lot more options than the Mini K87, but the Mini K87 is a bit smoother.
      If it was the same price, I would go for the T2.

    • @theCAMgamers
      @theCAMgamers 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@TheRecordistThank you so much for the reply. You are such a gem in the TH-cam space!

    • @TheRecordist
      @TheRecordist  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@theCAMgamers oh haha. Thanks very much!