All user reviews for the Neumann TLM 193

Large diaphragm condenser microphone.

For making voice and instruments.

OVERALL OPINION

I have since 3/4 months. I tried some kind of microphones MXL V67G, Rode k2, Neumann TLM 49 and tt1 prodipe (dynamic).

Softness and a beautiful setting with the well-known Neumann grain. Probably the best in its class. Sound "dark" this mic can please or not please.

Warning: This mic needs a perfect acoustic for recording voice because of its high sensitivity!

With no sound or dedicated cabin, I turn to prodipe TT1 gives me an almost perfect result (yes for a mic 39th)

That said with a good acoustic treatment I'm sure I'll get a very professional result.

The Neumann TLM 193 is more or less an entry level Neumann that would probably be purchased by someone who doesn't have a huge budget or a degree in physics, but wants that classic Neumann sound. So, I'll give it to you in layman terminology - straight up. I've owned one of these mics for about 4 years now, and have used it on just about every instrument under the sun (vocals too, of course) with great results. NO - you're not going to get a U87 sound from it, NO - you're not going to get a shock mount or pop filter with it (though you'll definitely need them ), YES - you're gonna have to fiddle with EQ and preamplification to get an acceptable signal out of it. You're also going to need phantom power to fire it up. The mic is extremely sensitive, like all Neumanns, and will pick up background noise with ease, so having a quiet, closed off area to record in is imperative. There are no pads or switches on the mic itself, so all of your adjustments will have to come from your preamps, EQs and recording consoles. I mention this because I can't recall ever setting the mic up and getting a great sound out of it without having to push buttons and twist knobs.


OVERALL OPINION

Not to worry though, the TLM-193 is capable of some awesome copy once you've got it tweaked properly. It's a bit lacking in airiness, but that's easily remedied with the right equalization. I've actually heard it described as "dull sounding" - to me, dull is better than over-colored or frequency heavy - you could always touch it up to your taste with your signal processors. It's always better to have to add flavor rather than having to take it away as far as I'm concerned.

The Neumann TLM 193 is a large diaphragm microphone to be used in the studio. It has the same look at the U 87 and other large diaphragm mics, and it's one of the newer mics from Neumann as far as I know. It's got a cardioid pick up pattern and a frequency response from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Unlike the U87, it doesn't feature a pad or a low cut filter.

OVERALL OPINION

The Neumann TLM 193 sounds to me much like the U87, although it is a slightly different sound and definitely has it's own place in the studio. I only had a chance to use a set of these recently at a major studio. We used them as room mics. We were recording drums in the live room and I think that these mics did an awesome job of capturing that live room sound. Since I don't own one of these at home and haven't seen them at any other studios, I'd definitely curious to hear how this mic sounds for vocals and other acoustic instruments. I think that you can definitely look at the TLM 193 as a poorer (still not poor) man's version of the U87. It has that crisp clear clarity and great mid and high end response to it that just reminds me of that sort of sound. I haven't had the chance to shoot the two of them out against each other, and would be curious to do so but currently don't have the means to do so. It's definitely still not a cheap microphone, but it's still a little bit less than half of the amount of a new U87. You can get even cheaper with Neumann mics like the TLM 103, but that mic doesn't have the super U87 sound to me, and while this isn't exactly there either, it's much closer to it. Anybody with a higher end home studio or pro studio should be aware of the Neumann TLM 193 and what it brings to the table for the price.

To the sound of acoustic instruments (violin etc.).
Professional condenser microphone
membrane smaller than TLM 103, non-contact center
prampli the MODEL KM 184 (without transformer)
output not fully symmtrique

OVERALL OPINION

For several years, partially replaced by TLM 103 or Gefell M930
Its discreet trs (lgre hollow around 4 kHz, no accentuation of acute)
the high directivity over rgulire frquences that TLM 103
Caution: sensitive to interference, the mobile softphone, use a prfrablement connnecteur instead of Neutrik Switchcraft
trs low background noise [10 dB (A)], but sensitivity limit [12mV/Pa]
by consquent need prampli trs low noise!
Report qualitprix good, but by TLM Exceeds 103

Attention: new information:
Neumann amlior of the electronic microphone rsultat: an increased sensitivity lgrement etc..
The argument acoustic remain unchanged (as Neumann).

The TLM193 is a studio microphone electrostatic particulirement comfortable with the sound of singing and speech. It can also be used for acoustic guitars, but the field is prdilection voice.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for eight years without worry, the sound is trs end, makes a wonderful nuances. In the "plus", we can say that this is a real professional studio microphone in the "minus" the output level is a little weak. Compared with the TLM103, there is a world of diffrence, the 193 is a CATEGORY above, it makes a soft sound trs, near the U87, with the absence of the agressivit that caractrise Neumann gnral. Price is not the lowest (prvoir suspension in addition, bill 100 Neumann), but it is provided in the pretty red wooden box, it has the look and sound. Positive. Too bad there's only one cardioid directivity. A remake, j'achterai the same.

Tlm 193, electrostatic cardioid

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 1 year. This is an excellent microphone, the curve is remarkably frequency drives right hand a small decrease in the high mdium, restitution is trsraliste with a grain Neumann inimitable.
APRS making a comparison with the cardioid in u89i we concluded that sound exactly the same silent, so if you only need a cardioid position the TLM 193 is really a place among the Neumann greats.
Note for the voice I use with an Avalon 737SP pre-amp which adds a little shine and smoothness really enjoyable trs.

Condenser microphone.
Large Diaphragm / transistor.
Low noise level. +
cardioid
18mv/Pa sensitivity, though.
Lightweight hollow-2db around 5kHz, no exaggeration, either.

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For how long have you been using it?
2 months
I use in recording studio equivalents more upscale from a sacred moment: M149, U87.

What thing do you like most/least about it?
+: Unique name neumann, neumann sound, affordable price, size larger than tlm 102/103, so physical very pro
-: No variable directivity, normal for the price, anyway I do not will be served.

Did you try many other models before getting this one?
U87 and company, the better I think (I could never make comparison on the same day)
tlm 103, subtle difference (I think) on digi preamps 003. With a U87 is the difference ... subtle. Wholesale preamps on mid-range is all the same. On good preamps there will (probably) a net difference, but that it will be for the next episode.

AKG C414, many colors, I prefer the uk. A good mic anyway, not quite neutral, qed rarely optimal with respect to neumann (but sometimes if), in spite of good features.

Rode NT2, bof, fairly well, if one moves away from him when the decision is the end of beans in the treble. Well below (with preamps Digi003). It was the mix of horror, the grip (which was bad, because to me also) is not treatable, the equalizer inneficaces, all of its imprecise. It colors, and it is not subtle.

T Bone SC450, no comment, and final net difference, the last of all

Audio Technica AT2020, not bad, between the t bone and rode

So in the sound, yet I've tested only on votes where it is excellent. So it has a very good response to strong volume changes (not like the t bone), a low / medium low and this thick, clean, defined.
The hollow of 5kHz-2db does not flow much about the sound, I was afraid before purchasing this microphone that lack of medium but in the end it is a trifle. Good performance in frequency throughout the spectrum.
Nothing to do with mid-range microphones, it was the seriousness here.

What is your opinion about the value for the price?
hey, we put the price was the quality
appropriately priced, quality is much higher than the cheaper models that I met. It is an audible difference for many and flagrant. For good models, we must listen and try to better quality equipment.

Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice?
yes
but in Gefell, Neumann, Braun, blue there may be equivalents interesting too. It is true that having a neumann class is also more pro.

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OVERALL OPINION

I have been using this mic during the month of May on vocals, accordion, and acoustic guitar mainly for the moment.
It has a very natural sound, once accustomed to microphones Chinese T BONE SCT 2000, I rode my NT1A or TLM 103. I first found a little dark. Finally I m'apperçoit that it is others who exaggerated treble. Catches are made with the 193 bp without a place in the mix, if you need to use an EQ is not back galley frequencies nauseous, I have not really tasted the highest quality, the C414 for example, but I find the sound of 193 more natural. However no multi directional. But well above the TLM 103 in my opinion anyway to use that I did. Used on Neve 8801, SSL VHD Pre or Universal Audio LA-610,
I love the point of buying a second next week!

Used on the spoken voice and singing.

OVERALL OPINION

I confirm most previous opinions. This micro transcribed perfectly the voice or vocals. The sound is much more precise and end a AKG 414 even in speech. It widely surpasses the TLM 103 (which tends to overplay and ultimately boost and transcribed with far fewer natural source).
It includes the price: 1100 euro without resilient suspension ... "Because I'm worth it" and we also understand why the resales are very rare. When it has tried, it does not want to leave.