I saw gototoolz clones on craiglist NY a while ago ( 6-7 years). Amazing product if you looking for cardioid only u87 copy with bright frequency response. I got a matched pair on piano for years. Highly recommend to give a shoot. For acoustic guitar through tube preamp would be a great choice too.

Hi Mike. You’ve got a wonderful channel. From the time when I was 12 and picked up a guitar for the first time, I was able to pick out individual instruments and zero in on them to the exclusion of others. Clearly we have a similar background. I just saw your promo for GoToTools and the timing is notable. I sold a new u87, Neumann power supply, pop screen etc. got a decent price for it. I’ve been kicking myself since then. I began watching your channel for a few months, and didn’t know you were affiliated with them. I have been scouring the web for a microphone that would suffice as a replacement. I don’t need to spend several thousand dollars on a Neumann, but I settled in on GoToTools and this evening,f I was giving my new 87 clone a workout. I have a pretty good ear and I’m familiar with sound specs. The truth of the matter is I don’t detect any significant difference. Here's why: Any microphone-any- microphone needs tweaking in post production. Anyone who works with audio equipment knows equalizers (and compressors) can help ALL recordings in the same way any photo can some to life with a few standard Photoshop tools. All of this is to say the u87 clone is closer to a u87 than anything I’ve seen before. Best Regards, Howard

I've been waiting on my GTZ U87 for about a month now, It arrives at the end of this week, can't wait to try it.

I bought one immediately after seeing this. Last night I did a vocal test. Love it! Thank you Mike!!!

Thanks Mike . Recently got a SHURE SM7B . Happy so far. Only for vocals as yet.

Got it. Great mic .. great service. Mikes recommendation made the difference!

Hi Mike. I thought the clone really excelled on the acoustic guitar section, and acquitted itself pretty well overall. You certainly couldn’t argue at the price either!

Awesome video Mike thx

I purchased the gototoolz u87, I love it!! I never used the Neumann. I read all the reviews and watch video reviews like yours before pulling the trigger on it, best 120$ I ever spent in my opinion! Great video!!

GET THIS MIC!!! I got it a month ago and all my vocals sound phenomenal

Great review

I love those mics on guitar amps. They bring magic when you run through high spl.

cymbal crash at the end kinda exposes the clones shortcomings

Just bought one of these mics! Can’t wait to record with it!

Hi Mike ( salut Michel) The clone definitely lacks low end but does sound pretty good. I'll be rolling my own mic soon from scratch but that $150 price tag does sound inviting.

Run this u87 clone through a tube mic pre and you would get even closer. I own it and thats what I do . Sounds great . Even better is the price. They do fantastic work. 👏

Thanks for the video. Is there a reason why you went with the U87Ai vs the U87 that they offer? I see that they offer a transistor based U47 as well.

I own it and running through a High end audio interface like I have which is the Universal Audio Apollo 8 that is modified by Black Lion Audio the mic sounds way way better. Took away the harsh sibilance in the higher frequencies. Passing it through a cheap audio interface sounds like in this video and it tends to distort quickly not the interface but the mic. In a more professional audio interface it doesn’t have those problems. It doesn’t need much gain on a preamp like other mics which is great. I also tried the mics through Heritage Audio HA73EQX2 (Neve 1073 clone) and on a Daking Mic Pre II and the mic just sounds so beautiful! No noticeable sibilance at all. I’ve never owned a real U87 but for the money this sounds fantastic and better than my Slate ML-1 mic and it’s emulations.🔥🙌🏼 Remember to pass it through a higher end interface or a professional Mic Preamp and the mic will sound much better.

Thanks for the comparison the original def sounds better more bottom but the clone sounds good

Hi Mike, I’d agree the clone was slightly thinner in the high end. Not a big issue though. Very close considering the price difference!

Hey thanks for demo of this mic. Is there a way we can see whats inside this mic? is there a transformer? What's capsule inside? Cheers

Wow. Awesome comparison. I agree the top end is a little thinner but as you stated, EQ can compensate for that. Great price too. Thank you Mike for this comparison.

Thank you

The clone has a less harsh top end. Honestly sounds more pleasing to my ear.

Hi Mike, is the inside of the mic accessible? I ask because although the sound itself is not quite there, the bodywork looks great. If the inside can be accessed, I would buy the mic based on the body alone and have it modded. I also only use cardioid, so this could be really cool with a high quality cap and circuitry. Thanks for the great test!

I bought an original U87 10 years ago...it was so expensive that I barely used because I was taking so much care of it. Then...I found a WA87 which is extremely good (the 1st version) and I was looking for a 2nd one and I discover this GTZ87 mic. For this price there's no discussion. It sounds great that sure! Mine is a little bit louder compared to the original but I don't care, I play with the volume to get the right level. That's all. For this money is a no brain. Catch it before they stop selling them.

Acording to me, on the vocal, the U87 is more warm... on my NS 10 yamaha monitor i can feel a big différence... anyway the price is not the same... I just asked my son (11 years old), he feels exacly the same. thanks again for all your great vidéos and sorry for my english (I'm french)...

i wonder if the treable tone of the clone could be because the capsule, in my experience, the 80% of times the problem with not balanced frecuencies comes from the capsule

I had a stereo pair. A great product from US brand. If compare to a real thing it has a little bit edgy top end and less low end. And so if you can afford Neumann u87 I recommend to invest. GTZ u87 is the best clone option I tried in 100-300$ range.

Are there any GTZ 87 and GTZ U 87 + clones. Is there any difderence in capsule.

My opinion the clone is super good sound versus any mic I tried the bluebird, audiot3chnica 2020 ,rode nt1,slate mic and i can talk by experience worth every penny awesome mic for the price 👍

that is really close ! i only noticed a difference with the electric guitar treble notes . given that the only U87 i can find at a local music store is is $4550.00 Canadian , i'd say the gototoolz is acceptable :)

No doubt the GTZ87 is a fantastic value… The Sennheiser MK4 isn’t exactly a Neumann clone but it sounds better to my old ears (especially for vocals and narration.) Great video! 👍

What’s better this one or the one with the K47 capsule?

How cool is the Nowhere Man solo snuck in there?

Do a blind test and just name the different takes with letters and see how many commenters can guess the correct microphones. Everyone will correctly guess half the time. The mic preamps are half of the tone equation.

Muito bom meu amigo

Always wanted a U87, but just just couldn't justify the $$. This is budget clone is certainly an option.

Wow theres a HUGE difference. The Neumann is Clearly better. But for $158 the copy is definitely worth the money. But if you have the choice of both on a recording, I dont think theres any question - use the Neumann.

I bought this “clone” on eBay . He has an upgraded capsule version I unknowingly bought the cheaper capsule version. It was very tinny sounding. Tried to add an upgraded capsule and now the microphone..is completely dead don’t know what the f I did. Lol. One question . Wth is the wood box that comes with it even for? It doesn’t even really fit in it. It’s good for spare change.

The real thing appears to have fatter mids. Lovely Nowhere Man guitar part!

Nothing like original u87, but amazing on vocals in the same time. I can't believe it cost 150$. It won in a couple blind testes much more expensive microphone. Great thing to give a shot. Cheers

Sounds more mid and a boost in the clone in my ears. The original sounds nice and neutral.

Your comment good job sir..not anybody afford to get authentic item..so the cheaper things it’s the best choice..😢

Both mics had the same low end response, the clone had a tad bit more mid range