limitations, does not want to do without the uncompromising Neumann sound. Cardioid directional characteristic and very low self-noise.
Applications Due to the universal cardioid pattern, straightforward handling, extremely low self-noise level, and finally, the price, the TLM 103 is predestined for all demanding applications from home recording to professional broadcasting and commercial recording studios.
Polar pattern The TLM 103 is equipped with a large diaphragm capsule with cardioid pattern. By focusing on this pattern – used in most recording situations – the attenuation of unwanted rear sound has been optimized.
Acoustical operating principle: Pressure gradient transducer Directional pattern: Cardioid Frequency range: 20 Hz ... 20 kHz Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm: 23 mV/Pa Rated impedance: 50 ohms Rated load impedance: 1000 ohms Maximum SPL for THD 0.5%: 138 dB Maximum output voltage: 13 dBu Dyn. range of the mic. amplifier DIN/IEC 651: 131 dB Supply voltage: 48 V ± 4 V Current consumption: 3 mA Matching connector: XLR 3F Weight: approx. 500 g Diameter: 60 mm Length: 132 mm
The TLM 103 is one of the best sounding vocal microphones i´ve ever worked with, it sounded just like the U87 when it comes to the "Neumann" sound, but with less noise and less smatter and unpleasant mouth sounds.
I personally like to have some smatter so the vocals sound human and not "perfect".
So i put a TLM 103 and U87 together on a vocal, and it worked perfectly, i did not even use any EQ on the vocals to remove or enhance parts within the voice. I love the U87 and i know that lots of people use it on vocals, but putting the TLM 103 in my vocal recording was the best thing that ever happend to my vocal sound.
It also sounds great on strings, but i would have used it on a lot more instruments if it had multiplie directional patterns.
If you are after a good sounding vocal mic this one will definitely do it even though it costs under half the price of a U87.
Great condition and wonderful clear sound, suitable for vocal recordings to a professional level.
This is the Bentley continental of Mics and I am most pleased to have purchased this from you together with A Mic holder Base , pop shield and Accoutic panels. Your customer service and delivery promises exceeded expectation.
I was put on to you by a long standing Customer of yours and friend of mine. Here is his name and Email.
JEFFREY HARDING marymtyrrell@icloud.com
With Kindest regards,
Stephen Greif.
So far brilliant. Usual Neumann quality. Clean, crisp sound. Have used for vocals and guitar.