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Among all the microphones ever made, no other has been more sought after than the Neumann U47. If there is a king among microphones, it’s the U47. This shootout includes 7 mics that either emulate or are clones of the U47.




This three mic shootout pits a Neumann U47 against a Flea 47 and a Telefunken 47 with a VF14 tube. The VF14 is one of the most expensive tubes on the market. Just a single low-noise NOS VF14 tube can cost over $3000.




The Neumann U87 is a staple in many professional studios. This two-part shootout features three affordable 87 emulations against a Neumann U87ai.




Telefunken is a name well-known among recording professionals. This two-part shootout features three mid-priced mics from Telefunken.




The Telefunken ELA M 251 (which was originally made by AKG) is another iconic and sought after microphone. This shootout features 6 emulations and clones as well as a modern Telefunken 251 and a 251 from the early 2000s.




Audio-Technica is a well-known microphone manufacturer. This shootout compares 4 lower-priced offerings from AT.




A relative newcomer to the long list of microphone makers, Warm Audio has certainly garnered a following. This shootout compares 4 mics from Warm.