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That’s tough! Both incredible mics but I believe it will come down to personal preference. If your main goal is Spoken Word, the TLM103 is known to be the standard. However, for singing I believe the Pure Tube will give you tube warmth / coloration which I particularly enjoy. Unfortunately, I have never tested a TLM103 myself so please take this with a grain of salt. I do own the TLM102 and it’s great but the Pure Tube beats it in my opinion.
Great review…. I am looking to purchase my first entry-level microphone,I’m very interested in the Rode series microphones. I would preferably like to purchase something that has warm tonalities to vocal performance. I have also looked at there Lewitt series and Shure SM7B vocal Microphone Series, just might be out of my price range. Love to hear some of your suggestions on this. All the best.
Thank you so much! You’re in luck because I’ve made reviews on all of the mics you mentioned. For an overall warmer tone, I would go with the Rode NT1 4th Generation ($269) due to its neutral frequency response. However, the NT1 Signature Series has recently been released and it’s a great deal ($159). Here is my comparison so you can decided which you like best: th-cam.com/video/MRMo-_tDX5k/w-d-xo.html Here is my comparison of the NT1 4th Gen vs Shure SM7DB as well: th-cam.com/video/68bOsIAfu4s/w-d-xo.html Also, stay tuned because next week I’ll be releasing a review comparing the Pure Tube vs the LEWITT LCT440 Pure ($289). Let me know what you think. Hope it helps!
@@homestudioacademy thank you for getting back to me. I am Leaning toward Rode.. Is the there a difference between the NT1 4th Generation and the NT1 5th Generation. I really appreciate it....
@@MattyB3 you’re very welcome! Yes there is. The 5th Gen sounds like Signature Series (brighter sound) and comes with a USBC connection (meaning you don’t need an audio interface), while the 4th Gen sounds darker. Here is my comparison between 4th and 5th gen NT1s: th-cam.com/video/aGskM91lUys/w-d-xo.html Hope it helps!
I think the 640TS is more versatile to record all kinds of audio sources because of the multiple polar patterns, pad switch and high pass filter built onto the mic. However, it’s a FET style mic so it doesn’t have a TUBE. Both great mics but I think the PURE TUBE has a warmer tone overall.
@@homestudioacademy thank you for your response and apologies for my late reply.. if you could only choose one which would it be? I have the 640 now and I’m trying to decide do I keep or switch to the pure tube. It’s a great mic though
@@thehigherupz2259 really depends on your needs. If you’re just recording vocals, no instruments and you want the warmth of a tube mic, then you might want to upgrade to the Pure Tube. If you care about versatility above all and you plan to record other audio sources, then I would keep the 640TS. Something else you can do is buy the Pure Tube, test it out and compare which you like the sound of most, then return or sell whichever you like less.
@@thehigherupz2259 for my specific voice, yes. I think the Pure Tube adds a bit of warmth that compliments my voice very well since I’m a Tenor and have a pretty bright tone.
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This is a BEAST!! Such an INSANE MIC!!
It’s an awesome mic for sure and my favorite tube condenser that I’ve used so far.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
You’re very welcome! Thanks for lending the mic for review 😊
I believe the lct440 connected with a tube preamp would sound amazing. A preamp like Avalon or Manley.
@@billysilverio9336 the LCT 440 is a great mic for sure but the Pure Tube is just next level.
@@homestudioacademy totally agree
Nice. Would have loved to hear a comparison between this mic and another mic with the same singing voice to hear the difference.
I have made a comparison between the Pure Tube and the LCT 440 Pure. Here is my comparison: th-cam.com/video/fPGlOyy9G3Y/w-d-xo.html
@@homestudioacademy Nice will check it out!
Should I buy this or the Neumann tlm-103 for vocals?
That’s tough! Both incredible mics but I believe it will come down to personal preference. If your main goal is Spoken Word, the TLM103 is known to be the standard. However, for singing I believe the Pure Tube will give you tube warmth / coloration which I particularly enjoy. Unfortunately, I have never tested a TLM103 myself so please take this with a grain of salt. I do own the TLM102 and it’s great but the Pure Tube beats it in my opinion.
Great review…. I am looking to purchase my first entry-level microphone,I’m very interested in the Rode series microphones. I would preferably like to purchase something that has warm tonalities to vocal performance. I have also looked at there Lewitt series and Shure SM7B vocal Microphone Series, just might be out of my price range. Love to hear some of your suggestions on this. All the best.
Thank you so much! You’re in luck because I’ve made reviews on all of the mics you mentioned.
For an overall warmer tone, I would go with the Rode NT1 4th Generation ($269) due to its neutral frequency response.
However, the NT1 Signature Series has recently been released and it’s a great deal ($159). Here is my comparison so you can decided which you like best:
th-cam.com/video/MRMo-_tDX5k/w-d-xo.html
Here is my comparison of the NT1 4th Gen vs Shure SM7DB as well:
th-cam.com/video/68bOsIAfu4s/w-d-xo.html
Also, stay tuned because next week I’ll be releasing a review comparing the Pure Tube vs the LEWITT LCT440 Pure ($289).
Let me know what you think.
Hope it helps!
@@homestudioacademy thank you for getting back to me. I am Leaning toward Rode.. Is the there a difference between the NT1 4th Generation and the NT1 5th Generation. I really appreciate it....
@@MattyB3 you’re very welcome! Yes there is. The 5th Gen sounds like Signature Series (brighter sound) and comes with a USBC connection (meaning you don’t need an audio interface), while the 4th Gen sounds darker.
Here is my comparison between 4th and 5th gen NT1s: th-cam.com/video/aGskM91lUys/w-d-xo.html
Hope it helps!
Do you find that the 640TS is more versatile for vocals
I think the 640TS is more versatile to record all kinds of audio sources because of the multiple polar patterns, pad switch and high pass filter built onto the mic. However, it’s a FET style mic so it doesn’t have a TUBE. Both great mics but I think the PURE TUBE has a warmer tone overall.
@@homestudioacademy thank you for your response and apologies for my late reply.. if you could only choose one which would it be? I have the 640 now and I’m trying to decide do I keep or switch to the pure tube. It’s a great mic though
@@thehigherupz2259 really depends on your needs. If you’re just recording vocals, no instruments and you want the warmth of a tube mic, then you might want to upgrade to the Pure Tube. If you care about versatility above all and you plan to record other audio sources, then I would keep the 640TS.
Something else you can do is buy the Pure Tube, test it out and compare which you like the sound of most, then return or sell whichever you like less.
@@homestudioacademy true true . As far as what works for you . Would the lure tube be your number 1 choice ?
@@thehigherupz2259 for my specific voice, yes. I think the Pure Tube adds a bit of warmth that compliments my voice very well since I’m a Tenor and have a pretty bright tone.
If i buy this mic, i need an interface?
@@stuntwarrior2243 yes you’ll need an interface
@homestudioacademy Rode AI-1 interface works for this mic?
@ yes any audio interface with an xlr input works
@@homestudioacademy Oh ok, thanks bro
mic pre?
It comes with a built in power supply to power the mic, besides that, I was using the built in preamp of my Apollo Twin.