So what is it about the U87, which has had a legendary reputation in recording studios throughout the world for well over 30 years? 

Indeed if you go to record particularly vocals, in any high-end studio you are likely to find yourself singing into one of these. But not necessarily - choice of microphone depends on the voice, application and genre at the time.

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In essence, the quality of the mic is such that you are likely to get a great result from almost any source, making it a 'go to' choice under many circumstances. In vocals, it reproduces the detail, air, space, depth (whatever word describing quality you wish to use) in a wonderfully engaging and intimate manner. 

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However, this quality and detail has its caveats - used unwisely it will also capture any defects including any problems induced by poor recording technique.

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I'm looking forward to using this mic extensively in the coming years. However, as always the choice of mic, of which I have around 20 now, is a critical stage of the recording process.