Which is the Best Neumann TLM 103 Copy on AliExpress?

If you're looking where to find the stock AliExpress Chinese made TLM 103 copy like the one I have here. You'll have to do the capsule swap yourself or find someone who can do it for you, but the unmodded mic can be found through the OBMB store on Ali.
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K87 Capsule from:
ArienneAudio.com
Mine was purchased from an individual who already modded it with the new capsule.
Fake Neumann TLM 103 Sounds Great #microphone
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[@RickMolloy]

Thanks Mark... I've got one of the wonderful capsules from Arienne sitting right here. So this is definitely going in the travel rig for next the next escapade. Maybe I'll do a haggis reaction video 🤢

[@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff]

Mark from Italy really nailed it when he said it's a great backup, or even a main mic. Can't go wrong with the Arienne k87.

[@taimanin]

Non-modded fake TLM 103 vs modded TLM 103 vs BFL V5, vs any other mic in similar price bracket

[@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff]

I don't have a non-modded one, but that's a good idea.

[@kyoya5318]

​@@MarkYoshimotoNemcoffwe need you to do it 🙏

[@EneRec]

Try the 34mm bai fei li c414

[@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff]

I’ll pass.

[@kyoya5318]

​@@MarkYoshimotoNemcoffWhy? I think it sounds warmer than the 25mm one

[@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff]

@@kyoya5318 I have lost all interest in further exploration of the BaiFeiLi mics, but Time Preservation Society did a great job covering this comparison.

[@VST2323]

i bought one of these yesterday are they really that good?

[@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff]

This one has been modded with an Arienne Audio K87 capsule.

[@VST2323]

@@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff WILL THE STOCK CAPSUAL SOUND GREAT TO?

[@GoldenHarvezt]

do u prefer the c414 25 mm or this tlm 103 without the capsule upgrade ? thanks !

[@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff]

This, by far. Not even close.

[@coreysmith1974]

Great purchase! I was wondering.. in your honest opinion would it be worth it to swap the K103 capsule in the real Neumann TLM 103 for the Arienne k87 capsule?

[@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff]

I wouldn't. The K103 capsule in the real 103 is a slightly different capsule design meant to sit on that circuit.

[@coreysmith1974]

@@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff Ok, thanks for answering!

[@farhaansiddiqui]

Am no crafter like you. How about I use the real TLM 103 for the rig with zoom. Is that going to work with Hush

[@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff]

Sure. But Hush is a post production software, not a live plug in. You have to run an already recorded file through it to work.

[@VST2323]

i bought one of those are they really good?

[@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff]

Needs a better capsule.

[@VST2323]

@@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff ook thanks

[@VST2323]

@@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff have you tried the u87 they hvae?

[@captainrandom6763]

I don't see the link anywhere? 😭

[@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff]

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