*UPDATE
This is an OPEN SOURCE project. Feel free to experiment and comment with your questions, ideas and build experiences.
What initially started as another boring thread about the possibility of modding a Chinese-made u87 clone circuit mic turned into a banger when @OneRoomStudio posted an idea for a stripped down u87, made up of just 21 components on perfboard. He had eliminated the extraneous pad, filter and pattern portions of the vintage u87i from the schematic and the end result is something really raw and beautiful, and quite a cool little project, which I have dubbed the ORS 87 in recognition of OneRoomStudio's humble contribution.
So, I've decided to edit and update this thread and this first post to reflect the change in direction that this thread took.
The ORS 87 stuff begins on Page 3.
https://groupdiy.com/threads/aliexpress-faux-tlm-193-is-a-u87.86814/post-1137386
And if you do decide to build this project, or any other project you find on GroupDIY, please consider making a small donation to GroupDIY.com in order to help support this one-of-a-kind platform for DIY.
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So, the fake TLM-103 on Ali has a bastardized 87ai circuit, BUT is this fake TLM-193, as seen above, also, let's just call it, an 87ai variant?
The Ali/Ari TLM-103 I have with an Arienne k87 sounds far, far better on me than a real 103 and is quiet AF.
Kinda find myself wondering what a fake TLM-87193 with the Ari 87 capsule I have coming soon would sound like together. Hmmmm.
Or an Ali u87ai, you know that total imposter looking one that people say sounds surprisingly closer than you'd think. Ruud, I'm looking at you.
Someone please talk me out of it.
I'm helpless against my microphone addiction.
This is an OPEN SOURCE project. Feel free to experiment and comment with your questions, ideas and build experiences.
What initially started as another boring thread about the possibility of modding a Chinese-made u87 clone circuit mic turned into a banger when @OneRoomStudio posted an idea for a stripped down u87, made up of just 21 components on perfboard. He had eliminated the extraneous pad, filter and pattern portions of the vintage u87i from the schematic and the end result is something really raw and beautiful, and quite a cool little project, which I have dubbed the ORS 87 in recognition of OneRoomStudio's humble contribution.
So, I've decided to edit and update this thread and this first post to reflect the change in direction that this thread took.
The ORS 87 stuff begins on Page 3.
https://groupdiy.com/threads/aliexpress-faux-tlm-193-is-a-u87.86814/post-1137386
And if you do decide to build this project, or any other project you find on GroupDIY, please consider making a small donation to GroupDIY.com in order to help support this one-of-a-kind platform for DIY.
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So, the fake TLM-103 on Ali has a bastardized 87ai circuit, BUT is this fake TLM-193, as seen above, also, let's just call it, an 87ai variant?
The Ali/Ari TLM-103 I have with an Arienne k87 sounds far, far better on me than a real 103 and is quiet AF.
Kinda find myself wondering what a fake TLM-87193 with the Ari 87 capsule I have coming soon would sound like together. Hmmmm.
Or an Ali u87ai, you know that total imposter looking one that people say sounds surprisingly closer than you'd think. Ruud, I'm looking at you.
Someone please talk me out of it.
I'm helpless against my microphone addiction.
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