It stays consistent with Neumann’s legacy look with its body and grille design, while also adding a control switch directly on the microphone itself to … Compare. Physically, the TLM 49 looks more like Neumann’s classic M 49 (and its cardioid-only sibling M 50) than the U 47, but all these mics share the same kind of peaks and dips in frequency response. 107. P87. Pelting fecal matter is a time honored Gearslutz tradition. The TLM 107 is available in black or matt nickel and ships in a wooden box with a stand mount but no suspension mount. The news report said:- "The TLM 107, which is priced at $1,699.95 and available in late November, is supplied in the colors matte nickel or black, and includes a stand mount." 107. It'd be interesting to shoot out the 107, versus the Weissklang V17 (for much Le$$), which is rumored to be very similar. after years of occasional renting, i finally bought two tlm107's! So, the sound of the two mics is overall close, but not identical. See Neumann’s official introduction video for the TLM 107 at the bottom of this page. The original Georg Neumann M7 was a glued capsule and is still used in several Microtech Gefell microphones. 7 years ago. Compare. Just a friendly reminder that political discussion, (including "offhand" and 'sideways' commenting) is. If so I would rather have the small 102, the 107 looks ugly. I have several 102s and will definitely be considering a 107, if not a pair. Self-noise is given as 10 dB-A and the maximum sound pressure level of 141 dB SPL can be increased to 153 dB SPL with the attenuation engaged. If you were to just own one microphone, for the money, this is the one to have. Though if you are looking for a mic. Audio-Technica. Is the D-01 capsule edge terminated too ? The TLM-102 is what I would refer to as Neumann's "sleeper" microphone. for people to hate, https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jEFO_i8iUWY, Getting new mics - opinions on Neumann TLM 170 or TLM 107 / AKG 414 or Royer SF-24. There’s a peak at 5 kHz, a dip in the 7–8 kHz range, and then another peak at 10–11 kHz. I played around with it a bit at AES - it definitely looks different but in person I didn't think it was shockingly bad looking at all. For those who have not read this hilarious thread at Gearslutz, go and get a good laugh, Impressions of Gearslutz from a newbie. Hey there! Since you also have a TLM170 if I'm not mistaken, how do the TLM 107 compare? The benefits of sealed cabinets can be obtained with the much cheaper Acoustic Energy AE22, although that is a two-way design. The TLM 107 has an almost linear EQ curve for most frequencies up to 8 kHz leaving the cleanness and magic of recordings to shine through. I'm a big fan. When you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. The value in this microphone is second to none on the planet. Although my other mics may have been improved by the Universal Audio 6176 that I purchased from the same company a few days ago, and it may well be affecting the TLM 107 but I am just so taken by the sound. we have a pair of 107 here that we use as utility condensers. Neumann. The 107's get taken on many remotes as well as they'e excellent problem solvers- you can put them anywhere and they'll do a great job. Shooting out the 103, is always a bright idea. Alternatives. But I like them damn it!!! The 107's get taken on many remotes as well as they'e excellent problem solvers- you can put them anywhere and they'll do a great job. I want to add that is refreshing to read comments like this about one of the most (unreasonably) hated mic on GS, the KM184, and I totally agree. The BCM capsule does stem from the D-01 capsule design, but it's a single diaphragm, cardioid-only construction. What's that in real money? That;s all. regarding proximity effect and polar pattern. Having been around the pro audio business for 30 years or so I can tell you that there are a lot of fine people and fine ears at Neumann. ... Gearslutz.com LTD - UK Company Number 7597610 (England & Wales). So much bashing of the 103 in this thread. When you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Hey there! No need to try to convince the world one way or another, especially on a mic very few folks have seen or heard, and those who have seem to have a hopeful attitude. is that so? Thanks George, for the clarification. Compare. A little less personality than the 87 but for most stuff that kind of works. It just looks different to what we're used to. Equally at home in pro and project studios alike, the TLM 107 gives you the ultra-clear and delightfully smooth Neumann sound plus the multi-pattern … IIRC there was a TLM193 vs. 107 thread, a few years ago... Where the V17 was also mentioned. Just my curious nature, and to help me better remember it. How bout if you all put a lid on it til someone has used it. A smooth response accompanied by a slight boost in the higher frequencies makes for brilliant quality and sonically pleasing recordings. It SEEMS like the C414 would be better suited as an acoustic guitar mic, whereas the 102 and 103 get slightly better reviews for vocals (I've already done some research). Close. All very good points. There aren't many sealed-cabinet monitors on the market, let alone three-way ones. It’s been doing an excellent job and I quite like the sound. The TLM 107 is a multipattern condenser microphone with electronic controls for pattern selection, pad and filter. We just cut a track the other day where the 107 was on the fingerpicked resonator acoustic guitar rhythm track and … C-100. Posted by. I am a HUGE fan of the TLM102, which I've made abundantly clear in various threads here, and think the idea of a multi-pattern version is a capital idea. (...)Unfortunately, the D-01 is getting discontinued next year. Neumann TLM 107 - a new Neumann mic. Another interesting point here is that you are able to use the N248, the remote control power supply/polar pattern switching device that was released for the TLM170R (and is also compatible with the TLM127). Why/when would you use the TLM107 instead? Thank you for the detailed post. Neumann TLM 107 Mic Test by TyFord published on 2014-09-04T21:02:40Z This is a variety of sources (voice, flute, electric guitar, acoustic baritone guitar and drums) all recorded with the Neumann TLM 107. The TLM 107 is an edge-terminated capsule. Sony. I’ve been using the 107 a lot lately for VO - in situations where I would normally use a U87. We do not accept liability for typographical errors or inaccurate information of any kind. i'm tempted to say this is the best mic neumann ever manufactured... - too bad digital mics never got much love from a wider community; i like them quite a bit! And which I am the distributor of in UK, so my mind is perfectly fair. Single and double diaphragm differ in their behaviour e.g. Neumann TLM 107 - a new Neumann mic. I couldn't be happier with it for the almost 20 or so years I used it almost exclusively for VO work. Signal Chain: Martin D35 - Neumann Mic - Vintech Audio VA 573 - API Lunchbox - Universal Audio Apollo Duo - iMac 27" - Logic Pro X Compare. The 3 mics in my subject line (TLM 102, 103, AKG C414) are in my price range, and I've heard great things about all 3.