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The Neumann TLM 102 is my first Neumann as the maker’s designed it to be. The microphone comes in a cardboard box with molded foam inside and a basic screw type stand mount, but no shock mount. I would highly recommend getting a shock mount though, I use a MXL 2003A shock mount for it (much cheaper than the Neumann) and it fits great and eliminates any possible inadvertent handling noise. The Neumann Shockmount looks cooler though and provides a little cutout for the front since it’s so small. The mic has no switchable frequency response or polar pattern, you’re stuck with a fixed cardioid polar pattern so it picks up just what’s in front of it and from what I’ve tested has pretty good off axis sound rejection. This mic actually has a little “pop filter” built into the grille of the basket if you look closely that helps eliminate plosives, although you still need to use a pop filter! I’ve used the AT4040 and SM7B for vocals in my home studio before making this purchase. Obviously every vocalist should test out mics to find the one that best fits their voice but so far I have AB’d about 5 different vocalists with this and the other 2 mentioned mics and found this to be the better choice on each for clear articulate and accurate sounding vocals as they sound in the room. This mic is a workhorse. I did A LOT of researching before making this purchase and I’m so happy I made the right decision. This works on everything. It can handle sound pressures of greater than 140dB, so no issues sticking it right against a guitar amp, kick drum, cymbals, horns or against a jet engine, you know… whatever you need. It fits anywhere, it’s accurate and has a little top end rise in frequency at about 6K that really helps vocals stick out in a mix. I’d really like to buy 2 of them and use for overhead drum mics. For how versatile and great it sounds I would recommend saving up and passing on the crap you’re probably tempted to buy and instead get a pair of these. I highly doubt you will be disappointed. When listening to sound tests and reading reviews, etc. I was torn between this and the TLM 103 but I was swayed to spend a little less and I think I made the right decision for an all purpose microphone that was also my go to vocal mic for my home studio. Everything I’ve used this on comes out sounding better than any of the thousands of dollars in other crap mics I have or any combo of crap mics. Just do it, you need a good mic in your locker. But check out Ebay or somewhere they sell used because I was surprised to see people selling them for like $500 new in the box… Surprise yourself with your first Neumann. Only problem is Now I want moreeeeeeee!!Read full review
Let me start out by letting you all know I've been in the professional recording game since 1969. Yeah, I have worked with the best of the best over the years so here we go.....You get an amazing classic Neumann sound from this tiny little bodied mic. Absolutely great on both male and female vocals if you like the "U87" sonic flavor which is imprinted on so many top hit recordings of the past 40 some years. Marry it to a Grace M101 preamp (for clarity and soul) or an API 512C (for in-your-face rock and pop) and your recordings will have that "big studio" magic. Despite having an internal windscreen this baby Neu-Neu is very susceptible to plosives so be sure to stick a Stedman Proscreen XL in front of it!!! I'm actually using this TLM102 more than my TLM103 these days it sounds that good! Hard to believe you can now get a real Neumann for such an affordable price. I'm lovin' mine!!! Once more - the TLM102 gives you the classic Neumann sound and if that's what you like, then you'll like this mic!!!!!Read full review
Fantastic Microphone for the price. It is a Neumann! The gain is the same as my Warm Audio WA87. Very good mic for the buck. Be due to get the EC4 shock mount.
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Great smooth quality to this microphone! It works well on vocals -- especially male vocals as it has a smoothness to its high end! This one did not come with a shock mount, but I learned that the AKG 414 mount works great with it!
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This is a fantastic mic. I LOVE the small size. There are many great sub $1k mics, but this one delivers great sound and backs the reputation of the company. Very happy with. I now own 3 Neumanns and many, many other mics to compare. This one is excellent on almost everything, and in some cases is simply the best choice. As all great mics are.
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