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Neumann TLM 103

Creators cited with it
3
From 6 reports.
First cited
May 2026
By Booth Junkie. Last reported .
Reviewers
Praised for sound quality and build & handling
From 2 reviews. What they said

$1,295.00

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Creators cited with this

  • Chris Green | Home Studio ProductionYouTube, 30.3K followers
    “Maybe it's because I'm testing things out, but what I can tell you is that by far, I enjoy using the Neumann TLM 103 more than I do the SM7B.”
    Watch the video at 10:24
    3 more reports from Chris Green | Home Studio Production
    • “So, here my desk, I have a Neumann TLM 103 and I've covered it up with this one from FIFINE.”
      Watch the video at 0:40
    • “…here I have my Norman TLM 103. So, this is what you're hearing me speak into throughout this video.”
      Watch the video at 31:10
    • “Okay, so I just recorded this acoustic guitar pass with the Neumann TLM 103 sitting here on my desk.”
      Watch the video at 7:10
  • Andrew HuangYouTube, 2.4M followers
    “I brought some of my own gear too, of course: TLM 103. I've done so many mic shootouts, including with stuff that's like four or five times the price and this is just the one for my voice.”
    Watch the video at 1:56
  • Booth JunkieYouTube, 142K followers
    “Okay, and our last comparison for this video is comparing the Essence to one of the sort of venerable long long-time voice-over microphones, the TLM 103.”
    Watch the video at 28:29

What reviewers say

Based on 2 reviews (0 press, 2 video), newest August 2024

What YouTube reviews of the Neumann TLM 103 judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.

Where it shines

  • Sound quality
  • Build & handling
  • Sound qualityRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Reviewers call it smooth, low-noise, and top-tier sounding overall.2 reviews›

    Praise (4)

    • “this thing just has a very smooth sound to it”

      VideoPodcastage · March 2018Watch at 4:24

    • “the self noise on this thing is only 7 DBA and that leads to a dynamic range for this microphone of 131 decibels which is just insane”

      VideoPodcastage · March 2018Watch at 4:40

    • “it sounds great”

      VideoEdward Smith · August 2024Watch

    • “the tlm 103 has proven itself to perform at the highest level”

      VideoEdward Smith · August 2024Watch at 3:58

  • Noise handlingNot covered by enough reviews
  • Ease of useNot covered by enough reviews
  • Battery & rangeNot covered by enough reviews
  • Build & handlingMostly positive: Leans positive.Feels well built and premium, though grille seems slightly flimsy.2 reviews›

    Praise (3)

    • “it has a great feeling build quality”

      VideoPodcastage · March 2018Watch at 4:48

    • “it feels like an $1100 microphone”

      VideoPodcastage · March 2018Watch at 1:06

    • “it's really well built”

      VideoEdward Smith · August 2024Watch

    Complaints (1)

    • “a metal mesh grille which does feel a little bit flimsy or weak”

      VideoPodcastage · March 2018Watch at 1:11

  • ValueNot covered by enough reviews

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