Neumann TLM 103 or the Shure KSM 32/sl

[tyler657recpro]

This is probably a stupid question, but is it worth the extra hundred bucks for the neumann?

 

[Blake Long]

Yes!!

 

[CyanJaguar]

yes

 

[littledog]

Is it really only one hundred dollars difference now? It used to be more like $300 ($800 vs. $500).

First of all, you didn't say what you were using it for. The TLM 103 has a much hotter output, but no bass roll-off or pad. That might make the KSM32 a better choice if you were recording loud or bass-heavy sources. Especially if you don't have a preamp with a lot of headroom. Also how important is the shock mount to you? (the Shure comes with one)

Secondly, have you auditioned the KSM27? Many people have expressed a preference for it over the 32, and it is even cheaper (and a true large diaphragm, besides).

I own both (103 and 32), and find them useful in different applications.

 

[patty david]

I own both (103 and 32), and find them useful in different applications. [/B]

Little Dog:
Would you be so kind as to list which applications you use with which mics?
Grateful...
dan

 

[tyler657recpro]

Well, its actually a 150 dollar price difference, because I'm getting the Neumann for 643 and the shure for 491. I think Im gonna buy the shure now, and buy the neumann later in a few months.

 

[tyler657recpro]

Well, its actually a 150 dollar price difference, because I'm getting the Neumann for 643 and the shure for 491. I think Im gonna buy the shure now, and buy the neumann later in a few months. I didn't realize the neumann didnt come with a shockmount. Which costs like 110, so that does put me back a little.

 

[littledog]

Little Dog:
Would you be so kind as to list which applications you use with which mics?
Grateful...
dan

Sure, Dan...

I tend to be using the TLM 103 for:

•Acoustic bass
•Room mic for drums
•One vocal mic (in a multiple vocal situation where I need more than my two tube mics).

I tend to use the Shure KSM32 on:
•Rack Tom
•2nd or 3rd option on Trumpet and Trombone
•Bottom Snare mic (one option, if I am using a bottom snare mic at all)

 

[octoruss]

If you're going to be using this as your primary mic, then definitely get the Neumann. Many people wil agree, this is agreat all around mic.

 

[Herm]

You will never regret getting the shure. Good all round mic And built well.

 

[octoruss]

Good deals on the TLM 103 nowadays too! Get the "monolith" from MusiciansFriend.

 

[Bowisc]

Get the TLM-103.

Neumann is throwing in a free pair of Sennheiser HD 280 Pro headphones. Promo ends 9/2002.

I own a pair of the HD280's. Nice cans.


Bowisc

 

[Lopp]

I have enough pro headphones. Now if they'd throw in a shockmount...