I built the DIY DA 87i from the kit I built the DIY DA 87i from the kit. It was a medium hard build (due to the small form factor) but the documentation was excellent and when I did run into some trouble I got excellent email support. The mic sounds *wonderful*, I use on vocals, acoustic guitar and mic'ing up electric guitar cabinets. I would have zero hesitation in using it for just about any source.

great mic great mic, but didn't get the shockmount -Update: The company responded the day I posted this review and sent me the shockmount, good service!

Great microphone. I pre-ordered a DA 87i a few months ago without really knowing what I was buying except from a few positive reviews. I must say the company kept me informed of the shipment process which I really appreciated. After a few weeks of heavy usage the microphone is great, seems to be well built and I must admit has an amazing sound. Personally I wouldn't hesitate to buy more microphones from them.

It's a great microphone It's a great microphone! Dachman did a great job of getting it to me.

DA 87i: Best microphone I’ve ever owned It’s true, it really is the finest microphone I’ve ever owned. And certainly one of the best I’ve ever heard. I A-B’d it against a classic Neumann U87 and several other mics, and it beat them all, hands down. Crisp without over-accented sibilance, but warm and full-bodied with wonderful transience and rich lows. I’m in awe of how beautifully it captures the human voice. This mic steps up my game as a voice artist considerably. I could not be happier with my purchase.