Microphone Hack - Make it Sound Like a Neumann!

This is one of my favorite hacks of all time. I have some decent condenser mics, but what I've really wanted was a Neumann u87. It's almost $4000US, and I can't afford to spend that kind of money on a microphone. 

Well, I found and impulse model that completely negated my desire for that mic! I attached the model so you can use it, too!  You will need either SIR or Reaverb to load the impulse model into your DAW.

I like Reaverb myself. Here's a video on how to use it!

Here's what to do

1. Record yourself using a large diaphram condenser or sm58. Stand 15cm/5in away from the grill. To tame sibilance, rotate the face of mic to the left or right slightly. 
2. Load up the Neumann U87 impulse on your take using sir or reaverb
3. Be amazed! The sound is awesome. It's not perfect, but it's really good!
4. Hack #2: if you are using an sm58, load up the impulse with -sm58 in the title. This negates the sound of the 58 and adds the character of the u87. Fantastic!!

Click here to download the Neumann u87 impulses