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lbgo000
Published on 07/15/10 at 02:38
condenser microphone cardiovascular
OVERALL OPINION
I want to add my modest (I do not sound professional) opinion on the microphone.
I searched for a microphone jacks voice, guitar, violin. Given the relative quality of my current hardware - FirePod Presonus (I do not intend to change for now) and I use a homestudio, I did not want to invest in a super high-end microphone and plug into a sound card which does not agree.
After reading various reviews and having no opportunity to test, I turned to AKG214 or AT4040.
I visited the shops in Pigalle and after many discussions with nice vendors I finally bought the TLM102 on their unanimous advice (which did not seem to be just a business approach - actually I took a more expensive product ).
Here is the conclusion after using for a few days TLM102 (vocals, acoustic guitar, percussion):
- My only comparison with Samson C03 and Beyer MCE84 (oh yeah, we had to start somewhere): TLM102 ranks far, far better
- Superb definition of sound (the voice is downright amazing for a small microphone)
- High sensitivity (antipop screen is mandatory for voice) and good signal level at the output
- No audible breath unlike my other mics
- Its warm, soft and balanced position (close to the source generates a strong proximity effect - and as there is no low-cut filter on the mic - working position or EQ)
- The "s" are sweet and so far I have not needed to use the De-esser
- No attenuator (not necessary in my case) - Max SPL 144dB
- Easy to adapt (and not the elastic suspension) for the mic stand - we see where the savings are - I will have to re-wood the concrete floor and so far I have not felt the need for a suspension, it will need to be done thereafter.
- No carrying case, the original packaging foam padding
In all cases the TLM102 perfectly meets my expectations and I am happy with my purchase (it makes you want to have the right equipment)
OVERALL OPINION
I want to add my modest (I do not sound professional) opinion on the microphone.
I searched for a microphone jacks voice, guitar, violin. Given the relative quality of my current hardware - FirePod Presonus (I do not intend to change for now) and I use a homestudio, I did not want to invest in a super high-end microphone and plug into a sound card which does not agree.
After reading various reviews and having no opportunity to test, I turned to AKG214 or AT4040.
I visited the shops in Pigalle and after many discussions with nice vendors I finally bought the TLM102 on their unanimous advice (which did not seem to be just a business approach - actually I took a more expensive product ).
Here is the conclusion after using for a few days TLM102 (vocals, acoustic guitar, percussion):
- My only comparison with Samson C03 and Beyer MCE84 (oh yeah, we had to start somewhere): TLM102 ranks far, far better
- Superb definition of sound (the voice is downright amazing for a small microphone)
- High sensitivity (antipop screen is mandatory for voice) and good signal level at the output
- No audible breath unlike my other mics
- Its warm, soft and balanced position (close to the source generates a strong proximity effect - and as there is no low-cut filter on the mic - working position or EQ)
- The "s" are sweet and so far I have not needed to use the De-esser
- No attenuator (not necessary in my case) - Max SPL 144dB
- Easy to adapt (and not the elastic suspension) for the mic stand - we see where the savings are - I will have to re-wood the concrete floor and so far I have not felt the need for a suspension, it will need to be done thereafter.
- No carrying case, the original packaging foam padding
In all cases the TLM102 perfectly meets my expectations and I am happy with my purchase (it makes you want to have the right equipment)