Neumann U87Ai vs. TLM 103: Similarities & differences

The Neumann U 87 Ai is probably the best-known and most frequently used studio microphone the world over. Its smooth and refined sound is as iconic as its elegant exterior design. The U 87 Ai is the standard microphone for speech and vocals. Three polar patterns plus pad and low cut options make it adaptable to a wide range of applications. Introduced in 1967, it has shaped the sound of countless hit records for the past 50 years. And when those hits were announced on the radio, many a DJ sat before a U 87 Ai. The legend continues: To this day, no professional recording studio is complete without a Neumann U 87 Ai.

The TLM 103 has quickly become one of the biggest successes in Neumann’s history. Its pristine, clear sound is a modern update on the classic U87. The TLM 103 is a transformerless cardioid condenser microphone with a gentle presence boost for a stunningly direct sound with breathtaking definition and ultra low noise. Introduced in 1997 as an affordable alternative to the venerable U 87, the TLM 103 has since become a modern classic in its own right. Today, the TLM 103 defines the standard by which contemporary studio microphones are measured. Its classic tapered headgrille design gives the TLM 103 a distinct Neumann look.

0:00 Introduction
0:40 Overall COMPARISONS
1:35 Similarities
2:44 Frequency response differences
4:35 UNPROCESSED SAMPLES (U87 and TLM103)
6:10 Self Noise
7:53 Signal Output
8:37 Switches & Options
10:29 Decisions: SIBILANCE
11:22 Decisions: EQ
12:07 Decisions: BUDGET
13:18 Conclusions

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