I need to find a Cheap microphone that sounds almost identical to a neumann TLM 103

m503regan · 2nd February 2004

I have a neumann TLM 103, and i would like to have another, but god forbid that requires money, does anyone have any suggestions on a mic that would do the job well? Any help would be great. BTW, i know the 103 isnt too great but, im stuck with it for now...

chessparov · 2nd February 2004

It won't be "identical", but I suppose the closest budget
condensers with a somewhat similar type sound would be the
Studio Projects C1 and C3. While they are both good mics
IMHO, I prefer the C3 as it has a flatter top end response than
the C1. Either way you could also use a parametric EQ to get
things as close as possible.

Chris

P.S. I think the TLM is a pretty nice microphone BTW.

SureShotStudio · 2nd February 2004

microtech gefell has some very nice mic's. especially the m930 is a very nice mic for it's price. I've worked with it for a couple of times and really liked the results. in a sound on sound review they compared it to the tlm 103 and found that it sounded very similar.

http://www.microtechgefell.de/

cdog · 2nd February 2004

Look at the Shure KSM 27 - its not a TL103 but it will get you somewhat close.... YMMV

Bob Olhsson · 2nd February 2004

It depends a great deal on exactly what you want to record. It's not uncommon for two different mikes to sound amazingly similar on one thing and yet completely different on another.

cebolao · 2nd February 2004

microtech gefell m930 - i have just bought it and i'm very happy

similar to tlm 103

moon_unit · 3rd February 2004

http://pages.prodigy.net/jforgione/FT_Mic1.html

Jay Kahrs · 3rd February 2004

Quote:

Originally posted by m503regan
I have a neumann TLM 103, and i would like to have another, but god forbid that requires money, does anyone have any suggestions on a mic that would do the job well? Any help would be great. BTW, i know the 103 isnt too great but, im stuck with it for now...

Why?

Why ask this?

You know the answer. Nothing will sound like a TLM103 except another TLM103. If the goal is to have a stereo pair you're goal should be to save money to buy another 103. Or, sell the mic you have and get a pair of less expensive mics.

ZEUSS · 3rd February 2004

Try the rode NT 1000. It sounds very close to the 103. The difference that I found was the output wasn't as hot and there isnt as much of an extreme low end (sub area).

leckieisagod · 10th February 2004

In the spirit of the thread, I'm looking for a cheap Ford that has exactly the same looks and performance as a Lamborghini....

Dot · 10th February 2004

I need to find a Cheap microphone that sounds almost identical to a neumann TLM 103

Having used nearly every budget large condenser mic on the market in the last year, if you want a mic that sounds "almost identical to a Neumann TLM 103" then you need to get another TLM103.

2nd February 2004	#1
m503regan Gear interested Joined: Jan 2004 Location: Chicagoland area Posts: 3 Thread Starter	I need to find a Cheap microphone that sounds almost identical to a neumann TLM 103 I have a neumann TLM 103, and i would like to have another, but god forbid that requires money, does anyone have any suggestions on a mic that would do the job well? Any help would be great. BTW, i know the 103 isnt too great but, im stuck with it for now...

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Bob Olhsson Motown legend Joined: Jun 2002 Location: Songwriter Gulch, Nashville TN Posts: 10,879	It depends a great deal on exactly what you want to record. It's not uncommon for two different mikes to sound amazingly similar on one thing and yet completely different on another. __________________ Bob's room 615 562-4346 Georgetown Masters 615 254-3233 Music Industry 2.0 Interview

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Dot Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2002 Location: on the beach in warm, sunny SC Posts: 872	I need to find a Cheap microphone that sounds almost identical to a neumann TLM 103 Having used nearly every budget large condenser mic on the market in the last year, if you want a mic that sounds "almost identical to a Neumann TLM 103" then you need to get another TLM103. __________________ Dan Richards Yackin' about gear and recording techniques at http://studioforums.com

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chessparov Jr. Gear Slut 2nd class Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,900	It won't be "identical", but I suppose the closest budget condensers with a somewhat similar type sound would be the Studio Projects C1 and C3. While they are both good mics IMHO, I prefer the C3 as it has a flatter top end response than the C1. Either way you could also use a parametric EQ to get things as close as possible. Chris P.S. I think the TLM is a pretty nice microphone BTW.

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SureShotStudio Gear maniac Joined: Aug 2003 Location: holland Posts: 156	microtech gefell has some very nice mic's. especially the m930 is a very nice mic for it's price. I've worked with it for a couple of times and really liked the results. in a sound on sound review they compared it to the tlm 103 and found that it sounded very similar. http://www.microtechgefell.de/

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cdog Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2003 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 3,559 3 Reviews written	Look at the Shure KSM 27 - its not a TL103 but it will get you somewhat close.... YMMV

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ZEUSS Gear addict Joined: Jun 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 379	Try the rode NT 1000. It sounds very close to the 103. The difference that I found was the output wasn't as hot and there isnt as much of an extreme low end (sub area).

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