The U87 almost acts as a limiter on the picking of the guitar, eliminating the dynamics (transients). This is either a good or bad thing depending on what you’re trying to achieve.
Personally, I always choose to preserve as much detail as possible during the actual recording. It’s easier to tame things afterwards than it is to bring out details that simply aren’t there.
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The U87 almost acts as a limiter on the picking of the guitar, eliminating the dynamics (transients). This is either a good or bad thing depending on what you’re trying to achieve.
Personally, I always choose to preserve as much detail as possible during the actual recording. It’s easier to tame things afterwards than it is to bring out details that simply aren’t there.