Is The Neumann u87 ai BETTER Than Neumann TLM 103? 🤔

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  • Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
  • In this video, I will be testing out the Neumann U87 ai against the Neumann TLM 103. The Neumann u87ai has been an industry standard but how does it compress to its little bother the Neumann tlm103. Which is the best condenser microphone? Is the Neumann u87 microphone or the Neumann TLM 103 microphone the best microphone for vocals? If you are on UA-cam looking for Neumann u87 vs TLM 103 trying to find whats THE best microphone for vocals for you.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 57

  • @30killabeatz
    @30killabeatz  Рік тому +3

    LIKE THE VIDEO!💪🏽

  • @JaeBTundra1
    @JaeBTundra1 Рік тому +11

    U87ai is in a whole different class. 103 is great tho...definitely something good to take with you to travel with and it will get the job done.

    • @30killabeatz
      @30killabeatz  Рік тому +2

      Definitely! Thanks for watching! 💪🏽

  • @bradalford9829
    @bradalford9829 Рік тому +3

    Greetings from KY. This is the way you do it. Great comparison and break down. I own the 103 but was considering the 107. May hang where Im at. My room isnt bad but dont wanna chance that being an issue. Very happy with the 103 and 414 that I have. I have the WA87 but dont think it compares to an actual 87. But its a usable mic also.But not a U87. Im a huge fan and have been for years of the AKG 414 (XLII) but the 103 seems to require less work after recording my voice. Its now my favorite and I never thought Id say that,
    Great video,I subbed :)

  • @subtonic24
    @subtonic24 Рік тому +7

    Great review man! My wife and I tried a vintage U87 recently and the TLM103. We preferred the TLM103 for the flatter & brighter modern sound. U87's (new and old) have that famous Neumann midrange "honk", but it didn't sound good on her voice. So now we own a TLM103!!

    • @30killabeatz
      @30killabeatz  Рік тому +1

      Awesome yea its not for everyone. And yea I still love my tlm 103 and will never sell it! Thanks for watching 💪🏽

    • @tom_k_d
      @tom_k_d Рік тому +2

      In most cases, U87ai needs EQ and processing to really shine. With some air band boost added, you can make it sound as bright as the TLM103 anytime, but still benefit from this full-bodied midrange detail which makes the U87ai so special.

    • @subtonic24
      @subtonic24 Рік тому +1

      @@tom_k_d Yea that is true, the U87 needs processing and that midrange is special. On the flip side tho, you can always roll off some top end with a shelf EQ to make it as dull as a U87 if desired, and a great hardware chain can add a some full body midrange to the TLM103 that the mic lacks when it's plugged directly into an interface. Both mics are great for their own reasons! U87 has those mids, and TLM103 does "modern & crisp" very well!

    • @geneeshays
      @geneeshays Рік тому

      The TLM103 and u87 are both excellent mics, and it's true some voices fit a certain mic better, but a lot of people tend to find the u87 a little too muddy, which a lot of the time is because they haven't hi-passed the lows properly. Cause even though a u87 is almost completely flat, having excess lows on a vocal (usually round that 50-150hz range) will make it sound a lot more boomier, accentuate proximity and be harder to incorporate into a mix

    • @irawardmusic
      @irawardmusic Рік тому

      Have you guys tried the M147? Although small I think it is Neumann's warmest mic to date...

  • @simmermusic3894
    @simmermusic3894 3 місяці тому

    As an owner of a vintage U87 I was looking into the TLM103 as an addition for its more modern brighter sound. After seeing this video I'm not so sure because I do like the top-end but I can hear that harshness as well but the airiness is nice... On the other hand the Sony C800 (which is what most pop music is recorded on at studios) is also a very bright mic.

  • @jer7255
    @jer7255 Рік тому +2

    Ever thought about the TLM49? It’s warmer and fuller than the TLM103 so less harsh. You should rent it and do a review or something if you can

  • @tyremanguitars
    @tyremanguitars Рік тому +2

    I have the tlm103, love the U87 but can't justify the price, maybe one day I'll buy one.

  • @irawardmusic
    @irawardmusic Рік тому

    Good review!
    There you have it, the transformer smooths out the energy of the capsule and you end up with less plosive issues. Especially S's.

    • @30killabeatz
      @30killabeatz  Рік тому +1

      Most definitely the u87 has way better control over plosives. One of the most annoying things about the TLM 103.

  • @donrich3927
    @donrich3927 Рік тому +4

    Great video. The 87 has more self noise. How tall are your ceilings bro

  • @who_is_dis
    @who_is_dis Рік тому +3

    Sounds like you were distorting the U87 - sounds really driven, at least in the second half of the video.

  • @JayHartMusic
    @JayHartMusic Рік тому +3

    Dope video 🔥🔥🔥 I’ve never had a issue with plosives or room noise with any of my 103’s 🤷🏾‍♂️

    • @30killabeatz
      @30killabeatz  Рік тому +1

      Idk if my voice is super aggressive when I rap or speak but when I say b’s and p’s or even sss it’s aggressive and for some reason. The tlm 103 is just picking it up more for me. Thanks for watching 💪🏽

    • @JayHartMusic
      @JayHartMusic Рік тому

      ​@@30killabeatzdamn bro you over there rapping like mystikal n shit lol

    • @30killabeatz
      @30killabeatz  Рік тому +1

      @@JayHartMusic lmaooo 🤣🤣😂

    • @JayHartMusic
      @JayHartMusic Рік тому

      @@30killabeatz ctfu

    • @jediae
      @jediae 10 днів тому

      i have an rode nt1a rn would a 103 be a very audible step up from the nt1a?😭

  • @mas6lvck
    @mas6lvck Рік тому +4

    no bullshit in this vid just subbed up and copped acoustic panels need that u87 but the tlm goated in non-treated rooms i done recorded godly tracks wit it just tryna see what the u87 hypes about

    • @30killabeatz
      @30killabeatz  Рік тому

      Awesome investing in panels is a must need fr! Thanks for supporting gang! 💪🏽

  • @tom_k_d
    @tom_k_d Рік тому +6

    U87ai build quality is much better: U87ai has no SMD components on the PCB, which results in much better serviceability. When a TLM breaks, it can not be fixed on component level, but needs a complete new PCB instead. Sonically, U87ai provides much more mid detail, and takes heavy EQing much better.

    • @30killabeatz
      @30killabeatz  Рік тому +1

      Thats dope! Thanks for sharing and watching 💪🏽

  • @1kingstan795
    @1kingstan795 Рік тому +3

    Had both please get the Newmann U87

    • @30killabeatz
      @30killabeatz  Рік тому

      Definitely! Thanks for watching 💪🏽

  • @lifeenvironments
    @lifeenvironments Рік тому

    Very helpful insights. Thanks!

  • @mixedbysmooth6126
    @mixedbysmooth6126 Рік тому

    Very informational video 💪🏽🔥🔥🔥🔥

  •  Рік тому

    I hear lack of bottom end and body in general, on tlm 103... U87 wins, for me :) Great video! :)

    • @30killabeatz
      @30killabeatz  Рік тому +1

      Definitely I agree! thanks for watching 💪🏽

  • @mrgeeda5432
    @mrgeeda5432 Рік тому

    I love my TLM 103, I dont have a U83 but do have a UT Twin 87 that switches to modern and classic mode

    • @30killabeatz
      @30killabeatz  Рік тому +1

      I heard about that mic. Was trying it get out for a review but it didn’t work out. Thanks for watching gang 💪🏽

  • @glooinn8285
    @glooinn8285 Рік тому +1

    UAD c vox and SSL gate will solve the noise problem on the u87ai

    • @30killabeatz
      @30killabeatz  Рік тому

      Definitely. I would use that on voice overs. I wouldn’t use it on a song tho. Thanks for watching💪🏽💪🏽

  • @mixedbysmooth6126
    @mixedbysmooth6126 Рік тому +3

    Definitely u87 gang you buggin 😂😭 mine don’t pick up any room noise 🤔?

    • @30killabeatz
      @30killabeatz  Рік тому +2

      lmao yea man im loving the u87 but some artist like the tlm 103 like uzi

    • @abracaroguearcane1484
      @abracaroguearcane1484 Рік тому

      @@30killabeatz lil uzi vert loves the tlm103 over the u87 or any other mic ? I didn’t know he liked it so much

    • @30killabeatz
      @30killabeatz  Рік тому

      @@abracaroguearcane1484 yea they mainly use the tlm 103

    • @TrapBoiFuse561
      @TrapBoiFuse561 Рік тому

      Turn that pre amp up ohh it pick up room

  • @aaronbluewilliams4692
    @aaronbluewilliams4692 Рік тому

    Great video. So with the TLM 103 you have to add bottom to most mixes? How do you get the U87 sound?

    • @30killabeatz
      @30killabeatz  Рік тому +2

      I would say remove some of the bottom and top end, also add some of the mids but it depends on the recording. Thanks for watching! 💪🏽

  • @mixedbysmooth6126
    @mixedbysmooth6126 Рік тому +2

    U87 gang 🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @30killabeatz
      @30killabeatz  Рік тому

      Gang gang! Thanks for watching! 💪🏽

  • @godiswithyou3653
    @godiswithyou3653 Рік тому +3

    U87

  • @reggiedillard7731
    @reggiedillard7731 Рік тому

    Hey bro do u use the (high-pass) filter on the u87ai? Sounds like it thins the vocals out to much for me. How do u feel about it?

    • @30killabeatz
      @30killabeatz  Рік тому

      No I don’t. But I would if I just so happen to leave it on the mic stand and I play cod mw2 then I turn it on. But that’s the only time. Thanks for watching.

  • @TrapBoiFuse561
    @TrapBoiFuse561 Рік тому

    By passing all that str8 to thr king m50V

    • @30killabeatz
      @30killabeatz  Рік тому

      yea man use whatever works for you.. thanks for watching 💪🏽

  • @Pharaohscrown
    @Pharaohscrown Рік тому

    Yo my man only one mic stand and doing a video comparing mics you gotta do better. All I hear is your hand hitting and brushing up against the mic.

  • @atrmediaofficial
    @atrmediaofficial Рік тому

    W video

    • @30killabeatz
      @30killabeatz  Рік тому

      Thank you! Thanks for watching! 💪🏽

  • @Septemberxmusic
    @Septemberxmusic Рік тому

    103 sounds better with your voice