Neumann TLM-103 - Review / Vocal Sound Test

This video is one in a series of 'Vocal Sound Tests' for various microphones: Electro-Voice RE-20, Neumann U87ai, Vintage U87, TLM 102 & 103 , AKG C214 / C414 XLS / XLII, Rode NTG3 / VideoMicro / VideoMic Pro / NT5, Shure 55S / SM57 / SM58 / KSM32 / KSM 44a / KSM 141 / SM7B / Beta 57A / Beta 58 / 5575LE / SM81, Sennheiser e835 S / e845s, ES e845 S, Aston Spirit, Audio-Technica AT2020 / AT2035, Zoom H6 with XYH-6 Mic Capsule, iPhone 14 Pro (internal microphone), SONY UTX-B03 / URX-P03
Note! ** All Microphone Vocal Sound Tests in this series are carried out via the same Audio Chain: Microphone + XLR Cable (3.5 mm Stereo Jack to XLR Cable for RODE Video Micro & ZOOM H6 with XYH-6 Mic Capsule) + Universal Audio 'Apollo Twin' + Macbook Air / Recorded to Logic Pro; Only Raw Audio Files (Without Sound Effects or Software-Induced Audio Coloration). **
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[@paulmccloud]

I would say that the 103 is very clear, good for spoken word. It also has a nice low end, which rounds it out. I would recommend it for narration, audiobooks, etc., because it sounds more intimate than a flat mic, and that makes it easier to listen to. Of course, post processing could be done to create the flavor you want for your recording, but then you might want to choose another mic that's closer already. It is a very high quality mic, with the same vibe as any of the other Neumann models. I own two of these.

[@ZPJ_Studio]

It definitely has its uses and I wouldn’t want to go without one in my mic cabinet. At times it’s the only mic that really fits the bill. I’m looking into buying a second one as well.

[@user-mr3nn3bx5f]

C414 XLS OR TLM 103 YOU LIKE MORE AND WHY ?

[@ZPJ_Studio]

@@user-mr3nn3bx5f TLM-103 with Avalon 737sp for silky vocals, and XLS with Neve 1073 for classic vocals. Both great, doing their own thing..