neumann tlm 103

[andrewzarian]

has anyone here used a neumann tlm 103? I wanted to get your opinion on the microphone. Likes, Dislikes?

[Dan Ortego]

Ah ha! 'Just yesterday I was watching your interview with the 'cam-girl' and I noticed you were using a Neumann and I was curious as to which model it was. I suspected it was the 103 but now I know. Anyway, it sounded very clean and neutral.

BTW, that was a very provocative interview and I too learned some of that new street lingo.

[andrewzarian]

Hey Dan,

Im using the TLM 103. I love the microphone. It was between the TLM or the Shure SM7 but Mike talked me out of the sm7

[Dan Ortego]

Yes, I understand that! Even though I'm still green as green can be, I noticed that Mike is a good barometer when selecting equipment. In fact, I'm glad you mentioned the SM7 because I was actually thinking about that one, so I'll scratch it off my wish-list.

Say, are you running your 103 through a channel or is that strictly through your mixer?

[andrewzarian]

Here is a video and some images of our set up http://www.gfqnetwork.com/studio/ .

The mic is going into a DBX286s then into the Axia Radius Console. What you hear on the live stream is going though the Omnia Multicast.

[Dan Ortego]

Thanks for the link to your studio gear. Very helpful and also quite humbling for a guy like me that's just getting started. I actually had a 286s and foolishly sent it back. BSW was practically giving them away but as they say, I didn't have time to do it right, but I have plenty of time to do it over again.

[andrewzarian]

I love the 286s. For the money I dont see a better Compressor Preamp/ Gate out there.

[Podnutter]

What is the best price to get this microphone. I have seen it for around 900 buck

[oscarmartz]

the TLM 103 is a great mic but not needed by most podcasters. You can get away with using a ATR2100 and most people wont be able to tell the difference

[andrewzarian]

No I wouldn't recommend someone to get a TLM 103 if they are starting out. It is not needed