UA Sphere DLX Modeling Microphone Reviews

So after using this mic for about 9 months and buying a Neumann u87 , I have come to the conclusion that the uad sphere is trash . The uad u87 profile doesn’t respond like the real u87 . The sound produced from the sphere is cheap sounding . I believe they are using cheap Chinese capsules and I could honestly tell it was cheap when I first unpacked it . The mics grill reminds me of an mxl mic . I wish I would have never fallen for the uad trap . None of the plug ins will give you the same results as the hardware . Yes the plug in is cheap , but imo after working on world class gear I’ve came to the conclusion some mics make , tracking , and mixing so much easier . Do yourself a favor and buy the real gear that will actually give you better results and speed up the recording / mixing process .

I’ve been recording with an excellent tube mic for decades. I was getting ready to change the tube (for the 4th time), but instead got the Sphere DLX. The versatility of this mic is unbelievable. In addition to the incredible mic selection, being able to adjust proximity (after the fact) is invaluable. Best of all, it is the quietest tube mic I’ve ever used!