I'll be honest, for me to get a u47/u67/old u87, I'll probably have to either make it with a huge deal, win the lotto (the former is more likely), or fall into a boatload of money some other way. I don't have to worry about getting clients through the door, and neither do I generally have clients that would know the difference if I put a U-67 or an SM-57 up in front of them. Neumann TLM-103 vs U87 Review. Modern Neumanns are off my microphone buying radar at this point. Both of these are excellent microphones from a brand name well-known in the music industry. The mic has a low impedance of 200 ohms and the maximum cable length is limited to 980 feet to avoid signal loss. Joel, you make a fair point. by Rick Slater » Tue Jun 17, 2008 7:53 pm, Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 14 guests, Recording Techniques, People Skills, Gear, Recording Spaces, Computers, and DIY. I love the U87 sound, so someone recommended the TLM67 for coming kind of close, and also like the TLM 49 smooth sound as well - at least from listening to demos and … It’s versatile with three directional pickup patterns: cardioid, figure-8, and omnidirectional. Since then, they have done lots of research and development and currently build microphones that are far better than any of their old ones ever were... at least in their opinion. Let’s look at these two models and see which one will be best for you. It has a hand-tensioned diaphragm, which isn’t common in microphones these days. Neumann includes a cable in the box. by joel hamilton » Sun Jun 15, 2008 2:37 pm, Post One of these days, I'm just going to get board with reading some of the threads, I'm just going to read all of your posts Jeremy. Many users have remarked that it makes their lives easier because they have so little equalization to do. Seeing one of their microphones in the studio is like a guarantee that professionals work there. I sent it back. Neumann TLM 49 vs TLM 67. They're so damned informative! Click here to purchase Neumann TLM-103 on Amazon! Click here to purchase Neumann U87 on Amazon! It would take something pretty amazing to get me interested. This TLM67 is business as usual for them. Oh. Since it is transformer-less, the TLM-103 also prevents radio frequency interference. You cannot compare the Nuemann of today which is owned by Sennheiser to the original company. With it, voices and instruments have a clear and rich sound. by joel hamilton » Mon Jun 16, 2008 11:26 am, Post I thought TLM meant "Too Little Money" to afford this mic... "It's not a recording studio without a lava lamp". They claim it is supposed to capture all the sound characteristics of a U67 without the use of tubes or transformers...seems a little unrealistic. I remember years ago when Neumann announced that it would no longer service its microphones built before 1980 or some similar kind of date. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The U87 has a fuller mid-range and a silkier top end than the TLM103, at least to my ears. There was a minor uproar, and they commented that while their old microphones may well be considered vintage classics, they were the best technology they could produce at the time. ... That's why trying to compare the TLM-67 … Well, maybe there would be a flash of recognition for the '57 from their last bar gig. David Clark H10-30 vs H10-13.4 vs H10-13.4 Review, Fender FA-100 vs Epiphone DR-100 vs Jasmine S35 Review, Alesis DM6 vs DM7X vs DM8 vs DM10 vs DM10 X Review, Comes with a wooden box for storage but no stand mount, Comes with XLR cable, rosewood storage box with molded foam, stand mount, and wind screen, Pressure gradient transducer with double membrane capsule. This mic has only 7dB of self-noise, so it’s very quiet. ...serving the creative recording community since 2001... Post Like many microphones, the U87 runs on 48-volt phantom power supplied by an XLR connector. It needs 48 volts of phantom power to run and uses an XLR3F connector. But because of its sensitivity and low noise, it works really well for foley work, voiceovers, and even classical music recording. Famous performers like the Beatles, Celine Dion, and Beyoncé have used Neumann mics. Cutting off the service was actually a way of trying to encourage people to recognize that they didn't stop building microphones and innovating their designs back in the 70s. But be aware that the capsule is set in an elastic mount so it easily picks up handling noise. First, all of the "venerable white-haired old guys" will say that it's nothing like any of their U-67s (and of course, none of their 67s sound the same as each other anyway, because they age differently). ever. It can withstand up to 139dB of sound pressure without distortion. I think its strange Neumann is spending so much time and effort making stripped down versions of their classic mics, instead of making exact reissues like almost every other manufacturer. The high-pass filter against vibrations and wind noise is already built-in. ... 0/0/0/862/, http://recforums.prosoundweb.com/index.php/m/344356/0/. The only downside is the fact that it comes with no accessories like the U87 does. It's got a pretty cool two tone look to it but the huge half dollar emblem thing is wierd looking. Or they're going to plummet in price due to these TLM67s sounding so good! But be careful because it also picks up handling noises, and a pop filter is essential for good vocal recording. by Meriphew » Sat Jun 14, 2008 7:30 am, Post Many users warn that it needs an acoustically stable environment for recording because it picks up everything in front of it, even sounds most people don’t notice. Another feature that users love is the small size of the TLM-103. It measures just a hair over 5 inches long by a little over 2 inches in diameter and weighs just under a pound, so it’s very portable. by Professor » Sat Jun 14, 2008 8:24 pm, Post Neumann microphones have been an integral part of the sound recording and broadcast industry for over seventy years. The wire mesh head grille helps reduce pops and plosive sounds. My personal opinion is that the TLM103 sounded "boring" compared to the U87. A switch below the head changes between them. Colbert • October 31, 2015 • No Comments • Neumann microphones have been an integral part of the sound recording and broadcast industry for over seventy years. by aitikin » Sat Jun 14, 2008 10:40 pm, Post If you record both vocal and instruments, the U87 has a lot of useful features. Both have a clean and rich sound ideal for projects when it counts. Personally, I disagree, for a couple reasons.