HOW I GET MY KILLER VOCAL SOUNDS - NEUMANN M 149 Microphone - KEN TAMPLIN VOCAL ACADEMY

HOW I GET MY KILLER VOCAL SOUNDS - NEUMANN M 149 Microphone - KEN TAMPLIN VOCAL ACADEMY
The Neumann M 149 Tube Microphone.
Most music artists spend a lifetime searching for that perfect guitar, piano, violin, drum kit, bass guitar and so on.
This couldn't be more true for studio recording audio engineers as well.
I happen to come from both worlds.
I'm an artist and an audio engineer and have owned dozens of vocal microphones over the past 30+ years.
And I am here to tell you with all sincerity that I believe that the Neumann M 149 is one of the best (if not the best), vocal microphones ever made.
Masterfully crafted with German excellence and what I consider to be "The Crown Jewel Of All Vocal Microphones", the Neumann M 149 is unlike any other, truly a class of its own.
Neumann has a burning passion for excellence in everything they do and go above and beyond with precision crafted performance. (straight up).
This is the first time in all of my years of singing, playing and recording experience that I have had the luxury of sharing my thoughts about the Neumann M 149.
I am not exaggerating, you can hardly go wrong with this Microphone!
You owe it to yourself to hear the difference.
It's time to stop struggling with second rate gear. Get the best, forget the rest and put the fun and amazing back into recording!
And as soon as you unleash the power of the M 149, you will quickly see why it is "The Ultimate Recording Mic!"
I hope you enjoy the video I have created to demonstrate this for you, as I have showcased many samples for you to check out its incredible versatility!
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[@immichaelh]

Where else will you see an accomplished professional singer share his exact microphone tips and settings. Awesome! Looking forward to our lesson Ken!

[@Tav_cr]

Voice over artist here. I bought my M149 in London 5 years ago and I also have an U87 Ai. I'm using a Heritage clone of the Neve 1073 preamp. I do my recordings using an Apollo Twin X Quad. My clients are very happy but sometimes when other talents are required for a project I've been receiving the same complaint all the time: My files are much better than theirs, so the engineers have a hard time when putting everything together. I guess sometimes quality may be a problem in my job.

[@ndavies8]

Thats a good problem I believe

[@dshephardcomposer]

That seems like it would be a problem in almost every case when combining different voice-over recordings done with varying quality.

[@omkardandekar]

Ken, feel so proud and fulfilling in the heart to be musically associated with you as your hard core student! Today I bought my first great Neumann TLM 103 microphone which I will begin to test by singing a few R&B genre songs.

[@kentamplin]

Awesome! Rock on!

[@FernandoLopez-gf2sr]

All of you are the best. Thank you very much.

[@KSETONMTL]

Ken this is invaluable, thanks a zillion for putting this together! Yep... a Neumann it is...

[@BradySzabo]

Thank You, Ken, for linking me to this video showing the mic that you use. 😊

[@ChristineBroughton]

Hope you have a great week Thanks for the video Ken

[@kentamplin]

Thanks, you too!

[@mikekyle1109]

Your Awesome ken...ty for all and your enthusiasm is unmatched....and your voice is insane beauty!!!!!!

[@kentamplin]

Thanks for listening!

[@charliewilkins3041]

WOW! Totally nailed Perfect Strangers.

[@tell-dtruth5470]

Thank you Ken and your students for such amazing vocals demos..

[@kentamplin]

Glad you like them!

[@cheknfaks]

This was very informative. I have a Badaax mic similar to that but smaller which I picked up at a pawnshop for 30 bucks and doesn't really do the trick. I now know what I need to get thanks to you, Ken. Much love goes out to you for your kindness and generosity.

[@kentamplin]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Rockenstein68]

You should start a podcast, I’ve heard podcasters talking about Mics that don’t know half of what you know.

[@kentamplin]

Thanks for the suggestion, Matt!

[@salthedrummer1]

I have the TLM 103 but after watching this, yeah I want one....

[@naveenchauhan7447]

I am from India.. love you sir💐💐💐😀😀

[@kentamplin]

Love you, too! 😀

[@1stCorinthians2_14]

Thank you Ken! Long time audio engineer here. I think I’ve used an M149, but it’s been a long time. This is very helpful and I especially like that you put all the settings so we know how it’s being filtered and processed! It’s refreshing too hearing people that can sing and aren’t holding back!

[@kentamplin]

Great to hear!

[@DocRamadani]

Thanks for providing all the settings of your preamp and the mic. This is super-helpful for me.

[@kentamplin]

Glad it was helpful!

[@elristumenor4]

I watch this and bought myself a TLM 102 and OMG, my recordings are so much better cuz i always had trouble monitoring my own voice cuz what I was hearing was not the same as my recordings, but with this one I can monitor myself so much better so I can find my own voice while singing, thanks Ken 👍

[@kentamplin]

Rock on, ElristuBoi!

[@jesiwahl9043]

Gabby always does a fabulous job! I really enjoy her!

[@SurSwati]

I am from India.Thank you very much for your valuable tips.

[@kentamplin]

My pleasure!

[@jeffschielka7845]

Very informative Ken. Thank you!🎤🎤🎤

[@kentamplin]

Hope it was helpful!

[@tommychills3302]

I used this mic since 1995 I bought it then for $3800 . It’s been my main mic and never had an issue. I hardly never had to use eq. Just a compressor a high quality preamp and a pop filter for vocals. Been doing studio recordings since 1990 and I have not found another mic come close to overall sound quality .

[@rtdrec]

Have you ever tried the C800-G ? How do these two microphones differ in terms of sound?

[@marianghioda]

Hey Ken, I've had the TLM103 with VT-737sp for a few years now, sounded amazing. Did my homework and went big for the M 149, came about a month ago. Sunday I'll have my first female singer taking it for a ride. I hope this will kick my recording studio in high gear. I've also built a reverb dead vocal booth and use Bricasti M7 for ambiance. I was shocked when I saw you were using the same gear, with success I might say! Thanks for the settings, they'll go a long way for me!

[@kentamplin]

Awesome! All the very best in your endeavors, man! Rock on!

[@Hausvoice]

Excellent and complete review. I appreciate the work you put into this.

[@kentamplin]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@RekAnthony]

Hi Ken, Great video! I was just checking KZbin for info about some gear I just bought for my studio: Neumann M149!, Rupert Neve 5012, Avalon M5, dBX 160SL, and an Eventide H3000D/SE! I actually won them at an auction, and got a phenomenal deal, so I am super excited to use them. I will be re-tracking some vocals I demoed using an EVRE20, but now, on my M149 and 5012 preamp. Your video has really helped me to see what this mic can do, and it is great to see other high performance singers for a change! Best, Rek

[@kentamplin]

Awesome! What a score!

[@Travel_n_TourFan]

Thanks so much for forwarding this video, KT! Your microphone and gear rig is second to none. My workhorse condenser mic is the audio-technica AT4047, which I’ve been real happy with. However, I do love the Neumann mics and also own their amazing handheld condenser kms105🙌

[@kentamplin]

Awesome!

[@amdenis]

Love to hear you sing Whitney! All kidding aside, I have owned and used a LOT of mic's. The Neumann M 149 and the Sanken CUX-100K are my two jewels that have won a lot of hearts of people at the studio.

[@kentamplin]

Rock on! 😊

[@lordha-ha4242]

Gabriella knocks killing it softly out of the park!

[@kentamplin]

Sure does!

[@joshuaV22490]

She sounds fantastic

[@kentamplin]

👍👍👍

[@butziporsche8646]

Wow Ken, it has great specs. Low noise and great S/N. The samples are my favorite students. I love Sara’s Bond covers.

[@kentamplin]

Same here!

[@Khashyar]

Great video, Ken. Thank you for taking the time to create this and your other videos. Also enjoyed your course. A question for you: I don't have an M 149, but I do have a Neumann U89ai and a TLM 107... I imagine that you have at least recorded with the U89. Would love to hear your thoughts on how either or both of those mics compare with the M 149. Thank you.

[@kentamplin]

Your question is a great conversation for the forum, please consider posting there, you'll get great feedback! forum.kentamplinvocalacademy.com/

[@robsonbatista2595]

Rob 🇧🇷 Ken 😎🎤👏👏👏👏👏 !!!

[@kentamplin]

Hi Rob! Glad you're here.

[@robsonbatista2595]

Tank you Ken

[@philsterthephilster]

I saw a Neumann vintage U87 on eBay a year or so ago going for about €20,000. Neumann mics are considered the Rolls Royce of studio mics. They are also tube powered. Probably the most accurate sound you're ever gonna get.

[@kentamplin]

Couldn't agree more! 👍

[@philsterthephilster]

@@kentamplin It's as you state Ken, you could throw anything at it and it just remains purring along.

[@eightGhosts]

U87 isn’t tube powered. U67 is though!

[@philsterthephilster]

Its a seriously good and expensive mic

[@kentamplin]

Seriously. 👍👍👍

[@Recordingstudio-uk]

Interesting video I too own this mic but it’s definitely not always my fav mic on certain voices it just doesn’t work on other like you mentioned it sounds great usually female vox i sing myself but prefer to use a different mic on my vocals i use either my console Allen Heath gsr-24 pre’s or the bae 1073 preamp both sound great I’ve also used this mic on acoustic gtr also makes a great room mic this mic’s signal is super hot!

[@katiawaleriaferreira3511]

Tysm for sharing. You're Amazing 🤩

[@kentamplin]

My pleasure 😊

[@caroldelosangeles3621]

What to do to be qt your studio? How much do you charge? I love your academy

[@nicholasgiaquinto3278]

Awesome education on this microphone Ken I have never used one yet because I'm a beginner but that would be the microphone I will buy when the time is right for me with recording absolutely hands down you can see how it can handle anything you bring to the table with it Thank you so much for that.

[@kentamplin]

Thanks Nicholas. There are many other, reasonably priced mics, for the home singer. I just prefer Neumann.

[@nicholasgiaquinto3278]

@@kentamplin and your opinion should I invest in that anyway just to practice on a really good mic I've been a DJ as a home hobby since the '70s so I have mixing equipment and stuff like that but if it's something that I can hook up easily in my apartment and record I'd be more than happy to get that microphone that you use why not just get the best one and have it right.

[@JudieBoBoodie]

My husband bought me a really nice but affordable mic for Christmas made by Sennheiser which sounds German. He said he spent a lot of time researching... But it is always good to know what you prefer!

[@kentamplin]

Sennheiser is a good name.

[@mycroftholmes7003]

Honestly, every voice is different. Most women would love a very Neumann-esque mic like the Blue Spark. Is this mic better? Yes. But sometimes the better the mic the worse the singer sounds as it picks up everything. The Spark is very forgiving for newer singers and good singers sound good too. But once you feel you've really developed your voice to great amateur and beyond. Neumann.

[@MrAcEsNeIgHtS1188]

+1 For the Avalon and the CAD pop filter! Thanks for sharing your settings! For a future "Singer Great" Video would you consider Blackie Lawless? He had a KILLER rock voice. But his song writing and mellow vocals-Hold On To My Heart-is an awesome studio cut-got overshadowed by the band's image.

[@kentamplin]

Thanks for the suggestion! Rock on.

[@CatDieselPwr]

Hallowed Ground and The Real Me are two other standouts ;-)

[@DanDAlittleMan]

Thanks again for the tips Ken!! I really do need a new mic. My built in mac mic isn't very good :)

[@kentamplin]

Happy to help!

[@projectleavesden1541]

I highly recommend the audio technica at2020 condenser microphone. Its very affordable and its great for recoding vocals.

[@kentamplin]

Thanks for the input!

[@ChristieMcguigan]

Thanks for wonderful info ! 😮

[@ndavies8]

Really awesome video. Your setup speaks professionalism and experience. This Neumann is on a league of it's own. From my experience, the TLMs are great but do not come close (enough) for my personal use.

[@BillBene67]

Totally agree. I kinda hate my TLM 103.

[@CatDieselPwr]

@@BillBene67 Finneas and Billie Eilish seem to use the TLM 103 to great effect on their Tiny Desk performance. Maybe because he has them turned sideways slightly and they aren't blasting right into them. 😆

[@cadeevans4623]

Wow I would love trying to sing in that kind of.microphone Ken since its the best like you say looks like an awesome microphone as much as you've used it Ken still looks great or its in pretty good shape man well man your voice sounds great and awesome in that microphone that microphone rocks Ken even the girls sound great in the microphone as well awesome 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@kentamplin]

The M 149 is like a dream come true. Rock on, Cade! 😀

[@cadeevans4623]

Thanks you rock on as well ken😃

[@KATIAsCorner]

woow what a mic ... price is wow too ... i have RODE NT -1 ...cant really afford this one .. putting in my wish list for sure lol ..thanks for this video ... :)

Hello, man! I'm from Brazil.

[@kentamplin]

Hello there!

[@SamuelJGleason]

@@kentamplin General Kenobi, you ARE a bold one... Sorry, I'm tempted to say that every time someone says "Hello there", lol.

[@mradaChris]

i tend to use an akg condenser mic. i have a shure and senheisser mic. shure being better for my bright tone senheisser for my lower tones

[@kentamplin]

Cool! 👍

[@mradaChris]

@@kentamplin You are correct in that a microphone Can make the difference

[@dspoet1]

With this mic, do you use parallel compression during mixing. You just sold me on this mic!!

[@eriks.lundestad9365]

This was just so helpfull , thanks

[@kentamplin]

Glad it was helpful!

[@amrifahira2909]

Love coach ♥️

[@kentamplin]

♥️♥️♥️

[@amrifahira2909]

For me, if I could be your disciple, it would be the greatest pride of my life♥️♥️

[@williammitchell5795]

Great, no... AWESOME video. Thanks for the excellent advice. I am going to purchase an Neumann M 149 next month, and was wondering what preamp would be best for it for vocals plus Flamenco guitar?

[@MrMike4000]

Nice video Ken. Dan you do a video on microphone technique?

[@kentamplin]

Good suggestion!

[@ssirvent]

Hi Ken. Just a question. I've got a SURE SM48 and have it connected to a MacBook Pro. Well, I have 2 questions actually... Do you think I need more than the mixer I am using to connect it? And... I like using the mic close to my mouth. What can you say about this? I see some great singers using these cardioid mics very close and even touching them with their lips, but some teachers say you need to keep some distance. Thank you man. Love your channel!

[@kentamplin]

Great conversation for the forum. Please join and post there. You'll receive great feedback. It's free. forum.kentamplinvocalacademy.com/

[@ssirvent]

@@kentamplin Will do. Thanks!

[@AnalogVoice]

I am a gear nut. Never tried that mic. I do see some nice Radar converters.

[@kentamplin]

It's great!

[@emmagodwin7688]

it will be great to see a video that addresses the issue of people like their voice when singing but hate their voice after recording cause it made me so embarrassed of myself that I am almost gave up singing

[@kentamplin]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@mariasaulevich]

Cool mic🤩Great advertising😊👍

[@kentamplin]

👍👍👍

[@FilmMakerKlausKusserow]

Hi Ken, thanks for this in depth review! There is probably just one mic that can keep up: The Schoeps V4. Of course a precise machine from German:-)

[@oviedo5554]

Gabriela!!!! You are really fucking GREAT. Your voice is So Pure , very intense👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@kentamplin]

Awesome, thanks Sebastian!

[@jupiternteardrop237]

Wish I had you as a coach, all the singers just seem to exude such energy 😊 The M149 is hugely underrated, but it’s hugely versatile, …the fashion at the moment seems to be ELAM 251 clones…I just find the Neumann capsules K47 and K67s range were made for a wide range of vocalists..

[@juliop4737]

Greetings from Guatemala City! Cool 😎

[@kentamplin]

Hello there!

[@BostonRobb]

Great video Ken.

[@kentamplin]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@christianlaurent5807]

Absolutely amazingly interesting ...by the way what is the Headphones used when recording ? Thanks a lot Christian

[@kentamplin]

Here it ism Christian! kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4S7qWqcZq6kgtU

[@billreppas]

Quick question...for live performance could you suggest a mic...i have a similar range...i found that some eq settings help with falsetto register. Any tips? Thank you for your videos really help.

[@kentamplin]

Your question is a great conversation for the forum, please consider posting there, you'll get great feedback! forum.kentamplinvocalacademy.com/

[@AKRehmonen]

I have mb85 beta supercardioid for singing because I'm also the drummer...got my first gig last saturday with it and soundtech told me there was no drums leaking...😊 That mic is so super...I use to have that other brand starting with letter S and it was too sensitive...my snare eated my singing...😊

[@kentamplin]

Awesome! Rock on!

[@KristianDowling]

Ken have you used the TLM 49? If so do you feel it it's a good modern take on the M49? Many thanks in advance 🙏🏻

[@kentamplin]

I have not tried it. I have tried the TLM 170 and the TLM 102 (and of course the M49 and I own the M149)

[@Colin4Prez]

Curious Ken do you think the Neumann TLM 102 is worth the buy? it's half the price of the TLM 103! Or should I just save up for the 103!? Thanks!

[@kentamplin]

Get the best Neumann you can afford.

[@Colin4Prez]

@@kentamplin I will! Thanks Ken!

[@gravityfreaksmusic]

@@Colin4Prez I have the 149 and the 102. The 102 is a very good mic and the 149 is a great mic.

[@katiawaleria9327]

🙏🏽💞😀tysm for sharing

[@benjimartinnc]

Thanks for sharing this demonstration, Ken. I have been using quality budget mics from Shure, and the one that I have been using the most is the Shure SM48 because it picks up the frequencies in my voice without making it sound muddy or boomy due to its built-in bass roll-off at 80 Hz, I believe. Also, the only vocal effect that I experiment with is the TC Helicon Duplicator which gives my voice a doubling effect when I sing through it. Again, great demonstration!

[@kentamplin]

Thanks for sharing! Rock on, Benji!

[@zmusic3882]

Hi Ken, you and the girls sound great! I'm a male singer and have a TLM 49 and I'm thinking to upgrade to M 149. What could be the difference? Have you ever used a TLM 49?

[@kentamplin]

I haven't. Also check out the Neumann KMS 105 before making your final decision.

[@zmusic3882]

@@kentamplin That's my stage microphone. I use that for life performance. Great microphone! As a studio mic, I heard that U67 sounds better on male voice and M 149 is better on female voice. Would be nice to check that somewhere…

[@SamuelJGleason]

I saw the name of the mic in the title and thought: "Ooh, maybe I should get that!" Then I googled the price... Yeah, I think I'll go with the SHURE SM7B that your student Anthony Vincent recommended; over 10 times less expensive and still high quality. Thank you for the mic info Ken! I'll keep yours in mind for the future, but right now, I am on a budget. Haha.

[@kentamplin]

Do what's best for you.

[@SingingLessonsINC]

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[@Spiritual-insight-Hindi]

shitty microphone if you dont have expensive preamp to run it, i can sell you mine if you have not still buy any

[@gezor20]

23:34 record Pink Floyd's The Great Gig in the Sky with her... wow

[@kentamplin]

Robin Mood 👍

[@drogers0033]

So right now my current setup is a Neumann U87 and a Avalon vt-737 and then sometimes I'll run the U87 through my Neve Shelford channel. But I've been looking for a better tube mic all I have now is the Warm Audio WA-8000 (Sony c-800g clone) which on paper yeah the spec are identical but sound wise it's not even close to the real deal c-800g. So I was having trouble deciding between a Neumann U67 or this M149 . Out of those two Neumanns which would you recommend ?

[@serbastinmarak5853]

I am practicing the way you teach

[@kentamplin]

Great! Have you had a look at my course? kentamplinvocalacademy.com/

[@emiliem.8925]

Hi Ken, a million thanks for this video! I was contemplating buying a U87 -for voice over- but now that I have seen and heard this, I am all for getting a 149. One question: since this mic is so good, why do you reckon it is the U87 which is mostly used in the big professional studios -at least in voice over-??

[@chinaskunk]

Emilie: Maybe Budget Thinking for U87 & U87 AI users. I just want to buy U87 AI BEFORE watching this video. Even Some Neumann Brand Online Shop just promoted U87 AI on the Homepage. I only just knowing Neumann M149 after reviewing one Blog to know that M149 is MUCH MORE Powerful & Sweet & Dynamic & Clear compared with U87 AI. Then I just found & reviewed this AMAZING video in the KZbin. U87 is one OLD History from 20th Century so Good Reputation globally so can U87 AI be easily sold out based on many old albums are recored by U87... U87 AI is just one COPY of the Vintage U87... But M149 really belongs to 21 Century!! Ken, How do you think @Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy

[@ClearlyHinze]

Thank you so much for this helpful video. Neumann m 149 and Avalon 737 are definitely on my list to buy now after watching it. I can definitely hear how forgiving the M149 is with higher frequencies compared to the TLM103. Also, I noticed your recording room had 'wooden' walls. I'd love to know or watch a video of how you set it up and what you use and do to optimize the sound.

[@kentamplin]

😀👍

[@Khashyar]

One thing to keep in mind is that the M 149 is a tube mic (so it will be warmer than non-tube, i.e, fet, mics). Your TLM 103, which is also a good mic, is a fet (non-tube) mic.

[@batphink2655]

Ken you're not only a killer singer I love your enthusiasm it's contagious! Subbed!

[@kentamplin]

Thank you! Rock on!

[@billvaeth3011]

What about on stage mic’s for live performances?

[@kentamplin]

Neumann KMS 105

[@aritonangsibotolungun2871]

Hello my coach

[@kentamplin]

Hello, Aritonang.

[@aritonangsibotolungun2871]

How are you

[@mickeyv8492]

Ken , i don,t normally subscribe bud but hey you are great at what you do omegos im impressed i know now if i buy the m149 im gonna sound just like you ! Hey i thought it was just me that sounded mediocre now i know its the mic,,,! Just kidding very well explained and im in hook line and sinker i know your genuine tlm 103 great ,great vocalist but i know the $ an all but the m149 is the grand canyon i will aim at getting one thanx to you i have well over 200 mics my next one was gonna be the sanken cu41 but not now a big thanx from Australia

[@brianward3698]

This is Brian Ward down in Georgia. Please do a live performance mic video. I practice every week at a bar on open mic night and some nights it seems the PA sounds like my voice tone is great and other times it sounds like Kermit the frog. It really effects my performance when it sounds bad, I start to get self conscious. Do you have EQ tips or mic preferences? Thank you for listening 🙂

[@kentamplin]

Thanks for the suggestion. Neumann KMS 105

[@brianward3698]

@@kentamplin Thank You and I definitely, will get your course. Money is tight. I have no problem with you price, it is a steal.

[@pelavicino]

Amazing

[@andymacc]

Yeah, not sure quite what they add but, just got an M147 and think, why didn’t I get one of these years ago 👍

[@kentamplin]

👍😊

[@MrDschiesus]

yeah, its a fantastic mic. no question about that. If anyone is considering buying a premium Mic i strongly recommend to take a look at Brauner Microphones as well. Its a small german Brand, all handmade in Germany, using only top notch material - following the philosophy that Neumann started out with. No compromises. You find vids of the prroduction and extensive interviews with Dirk Brauner on YT.

[@kentamplin]

Thanks!

[@danieljohnson5861]

Hey Ken! Great channel! Have you had change the tube in this guy at all since you've had it? I'm trying to get an idea of reliability. Also...is there any truth to needing to let it "warm up" before use?

[@lewiswilliams1893]

At 6:24 he says no

[@nickemfive8866]

The Ultimate Driving Machine!

[@kentamplin]

Indeed.

[@DrawnByJacob]

Awesome vid man! Any major sonic differences between this and the u87 ai? Besides the multiple polar patterns, of course :)

[@Khashyar]

I was wondering the same, Jason. One thing for sure, the M 149 is a tube mic (so it has warmer qualities) and the U89ai (which I own) is a fet (non-tube) mic. But, both are top industry standard mics.

[@musicnotes4755]

If I understand correctly, the Neumann M 149 is more a studio mic--What do you use when performing onstage? Thanks!

[@kentamplin]

Neumann KMS 105

[@hibbasc1]

Shure KSM8 and KSM9 are stellar vocal stage mics as well

[@jupiter739]

Ken, what do you think about Neumann TLM 102 microphone ?

[@kentamplin]

I think you'd be pleased with any Neumann product.

[@mikefranchitto7639]

Great review and pointers on recording ,,, Thanks!!!! Budget shopping,,,, What are your thoughts on the TLM 49 (Vs the) TLM 103 ???

[@kentamplin]

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[@ToskaJohn]

Thanks for the great video! Really enjoyed the effort and time put in this! Would/Could you also use it on Rap vocals? Could you recommend any other tune mics for rap vocals. Price between 3k-5k. Thank you!

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[@gezor20]

20:07 yes.. wow. Oh, yes. The mike...

[@kentamplin]

It's an awesome one, Robin!

[@bearsing-3990]

Damn. It is so good. Can it record properly extereme vocal like growl or screaming? My gear is sm7b. It was only choice with my budget. I like it.

[@kentamplin]

It can!

[@mettaman7053]

I think you should’ve shown the preamp settings and the compressor settings actually working would’ve been a lot more useful because you’ve put the preamp setting as zero

[@BradySzabo]

@17:30, you sound better than the original recording.

[@acousticconservative2380]

Terrific demonstration, Ken, incredible vocasls. Thank you. the 149 is on my "must get" list. I currently have a TLMs and use them frequently, but cardioid only. Thanks also for the settings. Notice that when not a duet its mostly hypercardioid? Also the preamp gain is at zero. Not familiar with the Avalon but how is the signal gain achieved? Thanks AC

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[@acousticconservative822]

@@kentamplin Will do.

[@drakewatkins2624]

How would you compare this to a tlm 49

[@carlosramme9455]

HI Ken one cuestión more....I hear that the M147 are the same as the M149 except that the M149 you can used more when you sing with a trio o 2 Singer the same time.... I will used the Neumann M147 for my Homestudio AS SINGLE SINGER....DO YOU THINK THE SOUND ARE IGUAL TO THE M149.... THANKS MAN....FOR YOU HELP

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[@jaguarchua]

Hi! Excellent reviews Ken. You could say that I'm an amateur singer whose (jazz/standard) genre includes Mathis, Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Buble & Connick. Upon watching your video, I am convinced that I loved the M149 however, I am on a working budget. Which of these microphones would you best recommend to me: TLM 103, Warm Audio WA47 & TLM 49?

[@Khashyar]

Voices respond differently to different mics, and it's often recommended by audio engineers to try out a variety of mics to hear what mic sounds best with your particular voice.

[@Jjf109nine]

Neumann capsules have a sexy, emotionally engaging sound. That’s the money and that’s why you have to invest money.

[@kentamplin]

Thanks, Allan! Rock on!

[@mlg74]

Have you tried the Townsend Labs L22 Neumann emulations? I’m wondering how you would rate it comparably.

[@kentamplin]

I prefer the real Neumanns, mlg74. Emulations are simulations, and there are always subtle and sometimes not-so-subtle differences in the way the microphone responds to and couples with the voice. Often emulated, seldom duplicated.

[@joshrainbow-IceTenor]

Hi Ken, good video. I’m an opera singer recording at home. I have a vocal booth made of professional sound curtains. I own the Avalon and have a charter oak mic SA538. It’s often a struggle to find out how far from the mic one has to stand. I don’t have the financial to purchase the M149 it’s beautiful, however, what distance would you recommend - and would a Neumann make a difference with opening a operatic voice. Sometimes I get the feeling my mic which is large diagram €1700 so that isn’t that cheap, can’t handle when I get into the higher register and the power of the voice kicks in. When I’m too far from the mic the lower notes starts to get thinner. Love to hear your advice

[@kentamplin]

Hi Josh, Single position cardioid microphones such as the charter Oak SA 538 versions A and B can be a little tough depending on the ambience in the room. Version B is more open sounding than version A. However in my opinion, compared to a TLM102 that has multi cardio and positions, it's hard to compare the amount of openness and air that you can hear in the mic. Also you didn't mention what Avalon you're using. Are you just using their preamp or do you have a 737SP? Typically you want to be about 3 to 5 inches off of the microphone. Some people prefer a much tighter closer intimate sound and so they practically eat the microphone when they sing. This is fine for intimate lower closer stuff but when it comes to any sort of belting or big voice stuff most microphones do not handle the load of a lot of volume being thrown at them without any space between the singer and the microphone itself. But in fairness, if I'm recording with an AKG for 414, I feel like the sound is too far away at 5 to 6 inches on a smaller diaphragm mic like that compared to the M149. So I'll sing into that microphone at 1 to 2 inches directly into the diaphragm. On the M149 are usually sing about 6 inches off that mic and open up the room sound because I have a room that was created specifically for vocals. But you are using a muted ambient situation that does not have any actual ambient sound. So my suggestion is about 3 to 4 inches should be OK. I have not used your microphone but I know a little bit about it.

[@joshrainbow-IceTenor]

@@kentamplin Hi Ken, hope you are doing well. Thank you so much for your reply and the time you took to answer. Really appreciate it. Wrote down all your tips and will try them out during recording. - I bought many years ago the Avalon AD2022 Pre and the AD2044 comp. I love the sound. 2 years ago I needed new gear and bought the UAD Apollo x4 and a Imac. Now I am doing everything using the UAD plug ins to record. I bought the 737 Avalon plug in from UAD and the Neve 1084, the manley voxbox and have some more stuff that came with the unit. Bought the capital chambers and some more stuff to make some good sounding vocal recordings....This year I made a PVC vocal booth and bought the professional curtains at vocalboothtogo. Very cool stuff and it works very well. No reflections but not completely dead. That is my home set up. The booth is around 1,5 meter by 1,5 meter. The Charter oak mic comes with a power supply that makes it possible to go from complete cardiod to complete figure 8 - I mainly leave it in the middle as advised by charter oak for recording vocals. There isn't so much info or videos about how to record operatic voices unless it is done in a professional theater or hall - nothing on home recording and how they do things there when they record in a normal room. I've seen some videos of Bocelli doing it at home but of course the video is more made for presentation than focused on how to record. If you have anymore tips about the pre's I have or maybe you say that the Avalon is the BEST choice to go for in my case, love to hear. Also about the polar setting of the Mic. Thanks in advance Ken :-)