Is the Neumann TLM 103 still worth buying in 2024?

This video is focused on the Neumann TLM 103, and whether or not it's still worth buying in 2024.

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[NURREDIN]

Ask Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas! I talked to the people at Neumann and they told me the TLM103 is a U-87ai in cardioid only mode! It's an excellent choice for vocals because most engineers only use cardioid mode regardless of the mic they're using for vocals. So if you're just recording vocals in your home studio, you can't go wrong with this mic.

[krissheehy]

Awesome video Edward. I'm loving the TLM 103 as well!

[mohamedsaad]

TLM 103 is a great microphone, as are the AKG C414 XLII and Austrian Audio OC18. I don't think anyone would go wrong with any of these at that price point.

[ItzrealMusic]

I’m now a owner and I must say it’s definitely worth the price payed

[itsovoro]

I just got mine 2 days ago! I was going to buy the slate ml-1 but saw the build quality was inconsistent so I didnt want to risk it. Found a second hand tlm103 for the same price and decided to pull the trigger. Upgraded from a nt2a that ive had for about 10 years and so far I love it! Alot more depth and body.

[alikazaki]

Forget the microphone for a minute, what a beautiful voice you have ♥

[mzonemusicful]

Well I cant speak to the 103 but the 102 is an amazing mic with some of the same qualities.

An amazing mic

[tanxr]

I took the plunge and ordered myself the anniversary edition of this mic after watching some of your videos countless times a while ago. The 103 seems to glue vocals to the mix, it has some magic going on in the midrange that a lot of other mics I have tried do not. Its overall pristine, detailed sound is also more full bodied, which makes it not need the extra warmth a tube can add (and besides that one can always add tube warmth later on during mixing). I really love this mic. It's AWESOME on acoustic guitars as well.

[TJFGH]

I have used a lot of different setups and my opinion is:
The Tlm103 is fire use the Tlm103 with a Manley Core
Also for more budget friendly I love the Blue BlueBerry with a RND Newton

[REALEXIT]

i wanna buy the tlm 103 but i can't afford the Price
so i was thinkin about avantone cv12 and Warm Audio wa87 R2

which one do you recommend The avantone cv12 or The Warm Audio wa87 R2

[akg.]

Edward, between TLM 103 and Lewitt Pure Tube, which one would you buy for yourself?

[tomashcroft]

A lot of engineers or Reddit are saying that they hate the TLM 103 because it's so harsh and the effort of cleaning up the tracks in post is not worth it. Anyone have an opinion on this?

[mrvoiceofyuvan]

Witch best Rode nt1 signature series vs akg p420 please tell me

[yaboykam]

I’ve been torn between a Telefunken TF51 and a TLM 103. Went down a rabbit hole of watching review videos and right now I’m leaning towards the 103. I think paired with an Apollo Twin w/ a nice preamp it will get me the sound I’m looking for

[yssnfilms]

edward been here since 2019 got focusrite and at2020 to a rode nt1(black) and evo4 to now a focusrite 4th gen wondering if i should go small step up to 440 pure for my taste or the tlm 103

[dannymolns]

Is the pop filter you use better than say the one billie was using in the video? Haven't seen any people using the one you use but it looks great

[dryos]

yo have this guy a music channel? i really like the way he sings

[gabrielthesingingpilot]

Nice song and voice 👌 a Audio Technica At4040 will also work just fine and under $400 I believe

[killa]

gotta definitely upload them to a drop box or mega or something so we can hear without youtube compression

[Animetrix-WAV]

buy a twin87 from united. knocks the hell out of the tlm103