Neumann TLM 102 Black Cardioid Condenser Microphone Studio Set w/ Shock Mount MT

I own MANY microphones, some more expensive than this Neuman. However, the TLM 102 may be the best of the bunch for vocals. It is present, musical and super quiet. I have been running it through my Avalon VT-737 and the combination is that elusive sound everyone is looking to capture. Just a totally great microphone.

I have tried so many Microphone, from simple USB condenser microphone from popular and famous microphone brands till best dynamic microphone used by so many radio stations or podcaster etc.I just use microphone for meeting with my boss and team, as a result of Covid-19 pandemic......like so many people, now, we do work from home.My chain is simpleMicrophone ----> mic activator CL-1 ( if needed, for dynamic microphone ) ----> dbx 286s -----> Steinberg UR22C ----> my computerI was confused , between Neumann TLM 102 or better 103. So, I visit my friends, who has TLM 102 or TLM 103. After listened to those microphones, I decide to choose 102I believe the choice depends on taste, preference, and i prefer TLM 102 , I think it match to my high voice, tenor ? I guess.Then I bought this. It is a bit too expensive microphone being used for webinar/zoom onlyBut, lets do itAmazon is always amazing to me. I stay far away....I am in Indonesia, but I am loyal customer to Amazon , may be 20years already...? Since the beginning time of amazon, i believe....Neumann TLM 102, is far.... Too far away, compared to all my microphone, I just blown away..... Really ...it is soooo present...i dont know how to describe...i am not singer/audio guy ? But, Neumann TLM 102 is just so different, so pleasing in my ears, not only my ears.... Even my boss ask me, what system do I use ?I bought from Amazon because, there is no black model in Indonesia.... There is only satin model. And colour is matter to me...NB : I always use pop filter/or equivalent cover, to reduce my p p p p plosive mouth

Previously I owned, Rode NT1A & Lewitt 440 Pure, But this Neumann TLM-102 is in another level, The Best for me till now. Thanks Amazon, Neumann and the seller Sole Source AV.

Too much room noise picked up. Wanted more bass. OK though. Found a slightly cheaper mic that was much much better. That mic had better bass and a much tighter cardioid pattern.

The perfect mic for a home studio! It’s great for pop vocals and voice over work. Worth every penny!

Very high quality mic, sounds great for vocals. The seller I bought it from did not send me the shock mount that was supposed to come with it and claimed they had no more in stock so I returned it.

This entry-level level Neumann is great for many different applications. It gives you a great clean color. If you have an extra couple of hundred, you should go for the 103. It's more versatile. But for the budget, can't go wrong with this one. If you're podcasting or voice acting, the Shure SM7B is probably a better fit for you. That mic is also more versatile. This 102 is pretty specific in its sound. Great for clean vocals, guitar, violins, etc.

Fantastic quality and performance.