Neumann TLM 103 user reviews ( 8/10) - 20 user reviews

• 03/31/12

  MatrixClaw's review "Quite the Underrated Mic"

  Characteristics

  Microphone Type: Condenser
  
  Polar Pattern: Cardioid
  
  Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
  
  Max SPL: 138 dB
  
  Output Impedance: 50 ohms
  
  No low cut/pad.
  
  Shockmount NOT included.
  
  Wooden, padded, box included.

  Overall Opinion

  I'm going to start off by saying that, if I were in the market to buy this mic new ($1100), there are many others I'd be looking at in its price range; however, for the price you can get them on the used market, they're fairly well priced.
  
  
  
  People complain a lot about how these have a brittle high end - I get that. I'm not going to sugar coat it and say that it sounds AMAZING, but it's also not anything a tad of EQ can't fit. What I love about this mic, is the fact that it IS fairly bright. It brings out the character and definition in vocal performances. Beware - This mic WILL show your mistakes, it can be flattering if you're good, and be VERY unforgiving, if you're bad.
  
  
  
  For the price these things cost, I would really expect for it to come bundled with a shockmount, and not have to pay an extra $50 for it, but I suppose it's not a huge deal.
  
  
  
  This mic will NOT get you the classic Neumann U series sound, but it's a very nice mic for any studio to have around. In its used and new price ranges, there's other mics that can certainly compete well with it, but being the trusted name Neumann is, it's a fairly safe bet for most.
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• 11/09/11

  yoTrakkz's review "top notch"

  Characteristics

  Got this mic (TLM 103) from my local Guitar Center store. The price was high but the name says it all. It does just what I wanted it to do. It sounds like "nothing". VOC recorded in my home digital studio sound natural, open, as if I was there live doing it. It sits in the mix like nothing else I have. I can turn the channel way down and the vocals are still very much a part of the mix. I got Mogami cables for the full signal path and I'm sure that helps a little....if you crank the preamp you must have the iso mount. And no mine didn't come free with the mic. Here is the low down, you get what you pay for and this quality is the best that I have had from recording at home. Its not cheap at all, its pretty expensive and it took me a while to save for it. But once I heard it I knew I had to start saving because this was the mic that really made me sound the best. It will do the same for you as well.

  Overall Opinion

  This microphone has really made a name for itself and for a good reason. It has a nice natural sound to it and works well in many situations. I have used it on drums and vocals and have been very pleased with the results every time. The only down side is the shock mount doesn't always come with it, but other than that, it is hard to lose with this fantastic piece of gear. I haven’t had a single complaint with this mic or even seen or heard anyone else complain about it when they come record at my house. They all love it, but when I tell them how much it cost they all say they wont be getting it. But if you want cheap quality then go to radio shack and get a mic. If you want great quality invest in your career and yourself and get the TLM 103.
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• 12/04/08

  Audiofanzine FR's review

  Characteristics

  (Originally written by Hagbard/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
  
  
  
  
  
  1) The U87 capsule is fabulous
  
  
  
  2) the capsule is not the only parameter for the sound of a mic

  Overall Opinion

  - Five years
  
  
  
  - Quality of the proximity effect
  
  
  
  I also tested a tube AKG, Electro-voice, and Brauner and the sound generally corresponds to the price (except for the AKG) .
  
  
  
  - Excellent value for money. Quality has a price and it is fully justified.
  
  
  
  - Yes
  
  
  
  Three or four years ago it was very trendy to criticize the TLM103 with the argument that it was great for speech but not for vocals.
  
  
  
  But that's not true. It depends on the voice and the accompaniment (it's a transformerless mic so you need other good components to get a good result). But the mic is also very good with wind and string instruments so it's quite versatile. Don't even try to compare it with products in other price ranges.
  
  
  
  Top sound engineers include it in their must-have list when it comes to equipping a new a recording studio. See Steve Pogact's online article: Build a studio?.
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• 03/24/08

  moosers's review

  Characteristics

  I've used the Neumann TLM103 strictly in the studio on everything from vocals to banjo to acoustic guitar. It is great for any and all applications that you would typically use a large diaphragm condenser mic for. The only thing I wasn't happy about was that with the regular model (not the Anniversary edition) I had to purchase a separate shockmount; however, the clip that comes with the mic works fine as well if you don't care about having a shockmount for it.

  Overall Opinion

  I've had the TLM103 about a year and a half and I have had nothing but good times with it. It's got such a clear and crisp sound. I've used a ton of different Neumann mics (U87, U67, etc) and although this isn't as great as those classic mics, it definitely holds its own. A friend of mine did a shootout between this mic and the U87 and said he really couldn't see much of a different, except of course for the $2000 extra the U87 will run you. Although it may be a bit pricey for a small studio setting, if you are looking for a real quality mic, this is about the cheapest you can get from a company who makes the best mics on earth. I wouldn't trade this mic for any other in its price range.
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• 06/28/12

  Neafbi's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " well"

  Characteristics

  What kind of microphone?
  
  
  
  Microphone to rap
  
  
  
  What technology?
  
  electret

  Overall Opinion

  How long you use it?
  
  
  
  1 week
  
  
  
  Did you tried many other models before buying it?
  
  
  
  No, I did the 2050 so for me it is day and night
  
  
  
  What is so special that you love the most, least?
  
  
  
  his capacity to judge by yourself http://neafbi-officiel-91.skyrock.com/
  
  
  
  How would you rate the quality / price?
  
  
  
  not bad at all knowing there is the suspension with the cost so the price is lower microwave
  
  
  
  
  
  With experience, you do again this choice?
  
  
  
  must see that knowing the tlm 193 is a 70 euro dearer but without suspension so ....
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• 11/09/09

  lucasdesrais's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  See below, it shows dj prcis
  
  1) that the capsule of U87 is indeed fabulous
  
  2) it is not everything in a micro

  Overall Opinion

  - 5 years
  
  - The quality in recording the vicinity a small bump due
  
  - No, only a few microphones of well, the press is sold pasncessairement brands. Since I tried lamps AKG, Electro-Voice, Brauner, Beyerdynamic and it seems that, apart from AKG, the performance is well gnralement Fidler to cot; Ricardo Music West had about a Groove Tubes ... Nice try!
  
  - Excellent qualitprix because that achieving this certainty has a cot, so it is adequate (if it were only a microphone for singing, it would plutt "good")
  
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  The silent mode, 3-4 years ago, the TLM103 dnigrer the grounds that this mic excels in the voice speaks and would be less able to singing hardcore.
  
  In my opinion, this opinion is not ngatif honnte trs, it is excellent for voice talking is one thing, but ingnieur sound will tell you that the famous "greenhouse proximity does not fit all situations, and is 'irraliste' in some cases (cinma, etc.).. dpend All types of voice and accompaniment (both "Transformerless" must Obviously well be round to give a valid rsultat). But as his owners know, there is trs good for strings and wind instruments, so versatile, and up the akm ( Obviously, then saturate it, but you have plenty of room before reaching this stage). Still, he should not compare the lines out of proportion.
  
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• 06/25/08

  hurikan21's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Neumann TLM 103 condenser microphone

  Overall Opinion

  What about this faithful companion galley lool, Ben already used bcp to me.
  
  All in all a very good microphone with very good quality, although I feel it lacks a bit of précense the mix. Tbone before and had a margin between the two microphones is enormous.
  
  you can listen to what gives a final mix with the TLM 103 on my music blog www.coderouge1.skyblog.com

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• 03/03/06

  Loran4444's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  T says it all

  Overall Opinion

  I was looking for a good static and the era I test a few hours.
  
  I recorded a few takes ... then I did the same with a low-end micro Tbone SC450 (100 euros).
  
  I t trsdcu the TLM103, in the sense that the diffrence from my Tbone n'tait Vrau not gross! away from l. .. Sectra refund the silent sound of the same Tbone ... Obviously the better ... but of justifying the price diffrence ... I do not think!
  
  
  
  Since I have tried on occasion then finds a U87 ... and b. .. l a worth it! see anything!
  
  
  
  Frankly ... A person who seeks a good mic, I would recommend to SAVE a little more (I pay the U87 Euro 1500) ... if not ... look at the cot instead of mid-range microphones to report quality prices much more interesting than the TLM103!
  
  Precision: the comparisons with the same t RALIS pramplis (a p'tit BLUETUBE and a Universal Audio)
  
  
  
  Neumann is not given ... but LTo me, it really pays too the brand!

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• 03/02/06

  SachaGuitryAuteur's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  TLM103
  
  Static Microphone for All!

  Overall Opinion

  TLM103. Finally a microphone edge whose sentence is final ... He and the geule! Bravo! Finally, a Neumann microphone that makes you who you are with a signature discrte but not fooling anyone ... For a price that is less likely to cause fcheuses situations, see even cause many divorces ... Use a pre amp with a Class A, provided with tubes Telefunkun Diamond ... Why not? A sweet and old amps brand pr Quad, Quad II or an old McIntosh? For their musicality ... ... completely silent and Hop!
  
  While the comparison with a U87 trsdlicate become, of all the membrane fawn you it is not the same?? Well yes! Everything else just about talent (for once ...) & pr amplification.

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• 10/03/05

  Seb37000's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  TLM 103, condenser, cardioid

  Overall Opinion

  I praise him from time to time is a bit poor but Neumann's attention is when a same Neumann, have always found the quality of manufacture of the brand even if it's a microphone gnration the Sennheiser. It would be a micro counselor for male voice as the bump in the acute mdium is quite flattering for low voices, for your exact against a strong diva in acute low be catastrophic! Please note this is a small Neumann, far derrire the U87 has that sound a bit more "3D", the TLM 103 is a good mic but somewhat when Stril same.

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