Dachman Audio DA87i (DIY kit for U87) • Unboxing & first impressions

UPDATE: Dachman Audio no longer offer DIY kits of their microphones. Also, a few components inside the mic have changed since the making of this video. If you’re curious what the current DA87i looks and sounds like, I recommend this video by ‪@TheRecordist‬:    • Dachman Audio DA 87i Microphone   Ever wanted to own a vintage Neumann U87 microphone, but it wasn’t in your budget? With the Dachman Audio DA87i kit and a little bit of soldering experience you can build your own U87. Or so they say. This video takes a look at what’s in the kit and how it compares to other DIY alternatives. Some pages mentioned in the video: ‘Neumann Vintage U87 Clone’ thread on GroupDIY: https://groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=... More DIY links: http://vintagemicrophonepcbkit.com/DU... https://store.studio939.com http://www.vintagemicrophonepcbkit.co... https://www.diyrecordingequipment.com... Thanks to Ricardus Vincencius (photo D-87M PCB) and Jules Ryckebusch (fact checking). 0:00 Intro 1:05 DIY history 2:06 In the box 2:42 Unboxing: Shockmount 3:17 Unboxing: Multimeter 3:48 Unboxing: Components 6:02 Unboxing: Mic body and case 7:40 Dachman vs. Neumann – side by side 9:00 Inside the mic body 9:32 PCB comparison 10:43 Kit vs. DIY community 11:58 Conclusion: Hot or not? 13:22 What about you? #DIY #Neumann #U87