An Essential Vocal Mic

Yup. You found it. This is the microphone you're looking for. Whatever brought you to the Neumann TLM 103 large-diaphragm condenser microphone, a studio, a friend, a gear-related forum that rhymes with GearNuts, possibly even your own ears - whatever it was, it wasn't wrong. There are several reasons that the Neumann TLM 103 has remained a staple top studio mic for many years. For one thing, lots of hip hop artists swear by it, but the TLM 103 is just as popular with the rock and country crowd.

Although the TLM 103 is great for drum overheads and acoustic instruments, it seems to have a magic effect on vocals. The TLM 103 offers plenty of punch and bounce for spoken word and rap, but it also adds a silky sheen and rounded edge to sung vocals. It probably has a lot to do with the fact that the TLM 103's diaphragm is the same as the one Neumann used for their world-famous U 87, or its transformerless design, but the TLM 103 is super quiet and ultra robust. If you're looking for that one excellent studio mic to invest in, don't second guess yourself. Get a Neumann TLM 103.

Neumann TLM 103 Anniversary Features at a Glance:

• Nickel finish
  
• Large-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone
  
• Pressure gradient transducer with with 1-diaphragm capsule
  
• Transformerless circuitry
  
• Extremely low noise
  
• Includes swivel mount
  
• Minimal self-noise
  
• Frequency range: 20Hz-20kHz
  
• Rated impedance: 50 ohms
  
• Rated load impedance: 1 kohms
  
• Maximum SPL for THD 0.5%2: 138dB
  
• Aluminum case and shockmount included

Neumann TLM 103 Anniversary Edition Specs: Microphone Type Condenser Mono/Stereo TBD Polar Pattern Cardioid Diaphragm Size TBD Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz Max SPL 138dB SPL Output Impedance 50 ohms Signal to Noise Ratio 87dB (A weighted) Self Noise 7dB (A weighted) Low Cut Filter No Filter Pads No Pad Color Nickel Connector XLR Weight 1 lb. Included Accessories Shock mount, Carry case