Comparison between the Neumann TLM 49 vs TLM 103 and two other mics.

My main purpose of this video was to share my journey to buy a new vocal mic. I had narrowed it down to the TLM 49 and the TLM 103. I bought them both and recorded them to compare. I also compared two cheaper mics that I am familiar with to set a baseline (MXL V69 and a AKG C3000). I kept the TLM 49.

[@FlagrantStudio]

That Neumann TLM 103 is gold! Absolutely love that mic.. Hands down probably my most favorite microphones.

[@INFOXlive]

One of the best TLM103 versus TLM49 comparison videos available on TH-cam! TLM49 is undoubtedly the winner. The voice is clear and easy to hear. A pleasant sound.

[@bemadenew]

Thanks!

[@TJF1GH]

That 103 is so amazing and sounded the best

[@charlessmyth]

Good comparison and review. Nobody's going to get fired for choosing the TLM 49 :-)

[@drakewatkins2624]

Personally I have a tlm 49 and hands down it’s gotta be top 5 best mic ever made the tone is very detailed full and rich dope set up

[@Gster1234]

Agreed. Thanks.

[@Izac1]

very helpful that s the best comparison I have seen on TH-cam

[@Gster1234]

Thanks!

[@pmbison73]

TLM 103 ❤💯💪BETTER saturated WITH the music. ALL were good tho. Akg mxl not enough differences to buy a Neumann in MY opinion.

[@TrapBoiFuse561]

nice setup

[@brianjones3584]

Even through the iPhone speaker it’s night and day! Thanks! Great video!

[@Gster1234]

Thanks! The narration was recorded on the iPhone but all the singing and music was direct from Pro Tools.

[@audiogroomers]

good comparison!

[@Gster1234]

Thanks!

[@sacalaitproductions7279]

Yeah the TLM 49 just sounds bigger, wider, and more transparent.

[@cristian-marius-albu]

Hi. My advice is to try a Gefell M71s or UMT70. Those are using the original M7 capsule with pvc membrane like the famous u47.
Those are also transformerless design like tlm range.
The gefell m71s is one of my favourite transformerless mics.

[@ttrouyet]

What are your settings on the Avalon 737 for the TLM 49? I'm curious.

[@Gster1234]

For this test it was flat EQ, 4:1 ratio with a -10 threshold.

[@NIETZSCHE1l2]

Could you make a comparison of the Tlm 103 vs u67 reissue

[@Gster1234]

Sorry I don’t have access to the u67.

[@brianrpeacock]

What I'm hearing is that the TLM49 sounds a very much like the AKG P420. The TLM103 has much more mids/bottom and tone, from what I can hear

[@goaway2174]

I have all of these microphones and the TLM 49 sounds nothing like an AKG P420. If anything the P420 is much more similar to the TLM 103 and uses a copy of the K87 capsule not the 47 capsule used in the TLM49.

[@reallyniceaudio]

You should give the TLM 193 a go. Thats my favourite of the TLM range which I believe to be the most versatile also.

[@drakewatkins2624]

I’m very curious about the 193 far as sound how would you describe it I don’t see or hear to much on it I have the 49 and it’s reallly good on hip hop