What is a good TLM103 killer?

Agno · 10th January 2005

What would be a good mic that would kick the shit out of a TLM103 for the same price range? (it doesn't have to be, but maybe even multipattern mic) uses would be for general purpose.... some vox, percussion, guitar, etc.........

I'm open for suggestions....

Hiwatt · 10th January 2005

Try a Soundelux U195

JTR · 10th January 2005

Try 3 sharp blows with a ballpeen hammer

that outta do it

Kyle Ashley · 10th January 2005

I second the U195 suggestion. Sold my 103 last year to buy the Soundelux. Too bad the buyer of my 103 paid UPS with a counterfeit cashiers check and I got stuck holding my bag.

The U195 was so sweet however, that it took the sting out of losing $750 and I never looked back.

Good Luck!

lyntonswaby · 10th January 2005

Quote:

Originally posted by Kyle Ashley
I second the U195 suggestion. Sold my 103 last year to buy the Soundelux. Too bad the buyer of my 103 paid UPS with a counterfeit cashiers check and I got stuck holding my bag.

The U195 was so sweet however, that it took the sting out of losing $750 and I never looked back.

Good Luck!

Ouch!

Joba · 10th January 2005

The Microtech Gefell M930 is nice.

Gregg Sartiano · 10th January 2005

+1 on the U195. Sweeeeeeeeeet!

axtrak · 10th January 2005

The Brauner Phantom is worth a try

C/G · 10th January 2005

Anything. If that answer is too sarcastic, how about another vote for the U195, or Gefell M930 would be a little closer to the mark.

brownmouse · 10th January 2005

Quote:

Originally posted by Joba
The Microtech Gefell M930 is nice.

yep, this is one of my new faves... i personally think it slays the tlm-103...
joshua

Agno · 10th January 2005

hmmmm..... how does the U195 and M930 compare/sound against the 103????

bing81 · 10th January 2005

I'll third (lost count) the 195 .. and add to that, a pair of 103 killers for the samish money .. ADK Hamburg and Vienna. Complimentary Neumannish/AKGish sounds. Cover lots of bases. IMHO.

James Lehmann · 10th January 2005

The Microtech Gefell M930 can be had new for half the price of the TLM103 (at least in Europe) and is a great sounding mic in it's own right - well worth investigating! I love mine, and although I've not directly A/B'd it I work in lots of studios with TLM103's and I feel it holds up very well indeed.

Another nice mic you might want to check out is the Blue Mouse, although this may be a bit more expensive.

The Brauner Phantom C is in a different class altogether - an absolutely awesome mic, especially for voice-overs and anything where neutrality is required, but this is definitely more expensive!

brownmouse · 11th January 2005

Quote:

Originally posted by Agno
hmmmm..... how does the U195 and M930 compare/sound against the 103????

i own both (and as you probably suspected they both are great), the gefell 930 has been seeing a bit more vocal use lately (although thats subject to change anytime), and the u-195 is getting more instrument stuff. i like both as overheads, in fact i just tracked some drums in the 'recorderman' setup with the u-195 over the snare and the gefell 930 as the 'side overhead'... i like it!!
really, they both are extremely useful.
good luck,
joshua
p.s. i would recommend calling mercenary a call and giving them both a listen so you can decide for yourself....

Al Chine · 11th January 2005

Hi

I've never use the 195 so no comment. Between the TLM 103 and the M930,
the M930 sounded smoother on the top end.

faeflora · 11th January 2005

Shure SM7

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Agno Lives for gear Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 665 Thread Starter	What is a good TLM103 killer? What would be a good mic that would kick the shit out of a TLM103 for the same price range? (it doesn't have to be, but maybe even multipattern mic) uses would be for general purpose.... some vox, percussion, guitar, etc......... I'm open for suggestions.... __________________ AGNO

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JTR Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 810	what is a good TLM 103 killer? Try 3 sharp blows with a ballpeen hammer that outta do it

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Kyle Ashley Lives for gear Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Tampa Bay/Cape Fear NC Posts: 1,041	I second the U195 suggestion. Sold my 103 last year to buy the Soundelux. Too bad the buyer of my 103 paid UPS with a counterfeit cashiers check and I got stuck holding my bag. The U195 was so sweet however, that it took the sting out of losing $750 and I never looked back. Good Luck! __________________ Kyle Ashley www.kyleashley.com

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James Lehmann Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2003 Location: Europe Posts: 2,428	The Microtech Gefell M930 can be had new for half the price of the TLM103 (at least in Europe) and is a great sounding mic in it's own right - well worth investigating! I love mine, and although I've not directly A/B'd it I work in lots of studios with TLM103's and I feel it holds up very well indeed. Another nice mic you might want to check out is the Blue Mouse, although this may be a bit more expensive. The Brauner Phantom C is in a different class altogether - an absolutely awesome mic, especially for voice-overs and anything where neutrality is required, but this is definitely more expensive! __________________ James Lehmann Voice-Over Artist - Project Studio Jockey www.jameslehmann.net · Use your real name - keep Gearslutz authoritative, accountable and courteous. · Stop the superlatives madness - just say no to gear threads with the word 'best' in the title. · Words or WAVs? The former are interesting, the latter are convincing.

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Al Chine Gear Head Joined: Nov 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 34	Hi I've never use the 195 so no comment. Between the TLM 103 and the M930, the M930 sounded smoother on the top end. __________________ Life can be tough.... Misery is optional

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Hiwatt Gear addict Joined: May 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 389	Try a Soundelux U195

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Joba Gear Head Joined: Nov 2003 Location: Europe Posts: 70	The Microtech Gefell M930 is nice.

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Gregg Sartiano Lives for gear Joined: May 2004 Location: Lost Angeles Posts: 1,804	+1 on the U195. Sweeeeeeeeeet!

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axtrak Gear maniac Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Aachen, Germany Posts: 209	The Brauner Phantom is worth a try

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C/G Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,829	Anything. If that answer is too sarcastic, how about another vote for the U195, or Gefell M930 would be a little closer to the mark.

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bing81 Gear addict Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 496	I'll third (lost count) the 195 .. and add to that, a pair of 103 killers for the samish money .. ADK Hamburg and Vienna. Complimentary Neumannish/AKGish sounds. Cover lots of bases. IMHO.

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faeflora Lives for gear Joined: Oct 2002 Location: washington dc Posts: 2,022	Shure SM7

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