Neumann Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone Shootout | Vintage King
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
- We recently headed into the studio armed with 11 different Neumann microphones for an epic large diaphragm condenser mic shootout. Head over to our shootout page to download and listen to each of these microphones on both male and female vocals: bit.ly/NeumannSOVK
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Neumann Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone Shootout | Vintage King
• Neumann Large Diaphrag...
Женский вокал (female vocals) Мужской вокал ( male vocals)
1:12 TLM 102 5:04 TLM 102
1:33 TLM 103 5:17 TLM 103
1:54 TLM 49 5:30 TLM 49
2:16 M 149 5:43 M 149
2:37 Vintage M 49 5:55 Vintage M 49
2:58 U87Ai 6:08 U87Ai
3:18 U47 FET 6:21 U47 FET
3:40 TLM 67 6:33 TLM 67
4:01 Vintage U47 6:46 Vintage U47
4:22 U67 Reissue 6:59 U67 Reissue
4:44 Vintage U67 7:12 Vintage U67
Best sounding Neumann is the one you have
What’s really amazing is the consistency across 70 years of manufacturing.
I bit the bullet and bought a tlm49 yesterday. I keep coming to this video to justify the price
The m49 was my favorite. Decided to look up how much one costs. Not my favorite anymore.
She has amazing voice control, oh and mics sound good too.
1:33 TLM 103
2:57 U87 Ai
It seems that you just have to buy a Neumann and you're already on the good side.
The tone richness from the Vintage U47 on the female vocals made me cry.
They all have something to offer. I was most impressed with the TLM102 and the TLM67 and both U67s. On every comparison video that I have watched with the TLM67 in it, that was my preferred mic. The TLM102 is a lower cost Neumann, but it really has something great about it too.
A room packed with every single microphone from my wildest dreams 😍😍😍😍😍
Wow! Not seeing my comments on 149! To me that sounded incredible, even better than the 87. Love how it didn't boom out the breaths.
They all sounded rather similar. I noticed years ago, that in very dry acoustics, microphones tend to sound very similar.
I liked the TLM's brightness for the girl bringing out the detail in her warm voice, and the u47's for the male helping to smooth out his voice which was already bright.
Vintage U67 won my heart; loved the open airy high frequencies of the U87 also.
That's interesting because to my ear it was exactly the airy high end that I didn't like about the Vintage 67. :) I lean more to the 47s and 49s.
Vintage U47 has that built in eq for voice that just works. Its just clear and present without being too bright. I love the U87ai too, for it's real clarity and truer flatness.
This was one of the best microphone shootouts on the internet. The U67 was my favorite, on these two vocalists. I own a U48 and two vintage U87s, but this makes me want to purchase that vintage U67!
That TLM 49 sounds amazing.
I agree especialy for the guy
Great shootout. To me the vintage U47 and U67 sounded the best by quite a margin. The difference was actually a lot bigger than I expected.
Amazing test environment with two great singers. The best test I ever heard in the internet.
Best overall: U47, followed by U67, 87i, TLM49, TLM 103, etc. Amazing the rel. cost/benefit of the 102.
I have owned and loved my TLM 103 since I purchased it in 2002. I always heard stories of the U87s and thought I needed to "Upgrade" one day... After listening I feel good about my choice. I would only purchase a U87 if I were to hit the lotto... I no longer feel like i'm missing out... The TLM 49 was my favorite. I heard a lot of room tone from the M149. Thank you!
Ive got an m149, have ordered a stereo pair of u87ai, and thinking of getting a u47fet. But that vintage u47, man! God damn, what a mic!
U87 and the U47 Fet sounded really warm on her voice!!
Impresionante, y grandes voces, gracias!
For the money, you really can't go wrong with the TLM 102. The TLM 103 simply states, "Hello! I'm Here!" The M 149 has some weird high frequency issues, listen in at 2:27 when she sings, If it's for good, I'm hearing some sort of whistle. The TLM 67 has a really nice bold presence. The vintage U47 has nice rich harmonics. The U67 Reissue, I'm hearing some fuzzy static on the female vocal. I think the M 149 gives the vocals a little bit of character, sounds a little more lively. The U87 simply has great tonal quality, punch and presence. The U67 sounds a little thin to my ears. Great video, thanks guys!
Wow, that tlm102 is a small surprise.
TLM 49 = my surprise favorite. Original u67 probably second.
My favs... U87 of course, its natural but still has some punch. The tlm 102 has a nice vocal upper mid punch and definition. But damn the vintage u47... It's the most well rounded and smooth in the right ways to me. Really not a bad mic in the bunch with the right processing but those 3 are my favorite as is. The Vintage U67 is also very nice on the male voice especially.
After using many different microphones along my 50-year musical Journey, I have the The Good Fortune to own a tlm-102, and u-87. I have tested the tlm-103 and I like it better than the 102. But the u-87 is just incredible for me and my voice. I can't speak too highly of the microphone and it's worth every penny, but it definitely needs a worthy preamp to realize it's remarkable depth and clarity with no harshness in the top end.
Vintage U47 is the best in this shootout in my opinion. It has unbeatable smoothness and ability to convert the source into the most truthful vintage tasting outcome.
Times for the “heavy hitters”
m149 2:16
m49 2:37
U87ai 2:58
U47 4:01
U67re 4:22
U67v 4:44
I just ordered the 103 today. The excitement is coursing through my veins!
Been looking at that one too.
I've never really thought about the M49 or the U47 fet before, but hearing them next to all of those mics was crazy. Liked them a lot. The u67 is still my favorite though. Nothing sounds hyped in the spectrum. Very clear and creamy.
U67 reissue and M49V!!!!
M149 is extraordinary
All sounds great and different. Loved tlm 103 and the U87
103 still just something unbelievable for vocal and guitars! Great balance between frequencies, pretty deep low and clear highs
I think the TLM 49 sounded good in this instance because it's well suited with the API preamp.
That tlm67 was very straight forward in its own weird way it had reallly good clarity to it most all of these mics asides from the Tlm seemed to be very warm the 67 has rich clarity
Vintage U47 made me feel like they both were right here with me. First time I've heard that mic. Nothing added, nothing lost. That's a microphone. M149 seemed really good at capturing atmosphere to hear the room they were in, which could be a blessing...or a curse.
the guy vocalist said "Hey Vsauce! Michael here."
Wow, all these mics sound amazing! My favorites were probably the m49/149 and the TLM67. I usually prefer transformer coupled mics, but that one really stands out.
Very impressed with the female singer, the way she says "hell" at the end of every shootout kills me. Also, am I crazy or did that TLM 102 sound way better than expected? I think I honestly preferred it to some of its more expensive counterparts. Loved the TLM67 and both the U67's as well. The U47 seems to have another dimension to its sound. Great video!
wow the 102 sounds really really great
What an amazing video, even though it's just a compressed audio transportition via youtube you can pick up on some tonal differences and it narrowed down my choice very easily in such little time. Having the exact same playing field (same setup other than the mic used) for so many classic choices was amazing, thanks a lot!
As you can see in the comments its all about taste , every Mic in this lineup is good and pleasing to the female vocal
the more pricy mic makes the more smooth, fascinating sound... I wish I could afford it.
из всех тестов которые я слышал Этот самый лучший на просторах ютуба
.Спасибо вам за проделанную работу наверное целый день это делали
That vintage M49 definitely needs servicing. It sounds muddy and dull compared to the others. IMHO, nothing beats the presence and intimacy of the vintage U47 in the female vocals. It would be interesting to know if it had an original VF14 tube or a modern replacement installed. But the best all-rounder for me was the U67 re-issue. A jack of all trades of sorts. Finally, the best bang for the buck, the TLM103.
Since 1972 I have worked in the studio with U47s, KM56, KM44, Original FET U47s, Original U67s, Original U87s, U87AIs (don't like AIs), U99s. I have owned the TLM U49s (Totally hated them -- toe curling for me), and have three TLM103s (LOVE Them). My favorites are: Original KM-44s, Original U-67s and 47s, Older FET U-47s, 48s, and TLM 103s. I have heard gorgeous vocals by Steve Perry on old U-49s - so my guess is I love those, too!!
The sound treatment in the room sounds amazing that I can't really tell, Vintage M49 and U47 stand out to me though, more natural sounding.
Vintage U47 Is so good followed by U87 Ai, I am also impressed by TLM 49 they all sounded so rich and full, TLM 102 is a pleasant entry level surprise, lacks the fullness slightly, but in the low and mids its there with the masters. TLM 103 was also smooth but the presence boost is a tiny bit unnecessary.
on male voice I only liked U47 followed by m149. All others have to much upper mid range that make his voice more nasal. on this particular female voice more mics work well, I liked the M49 for very thick and vintage vibe sound and the U47 for good character, but nothing annoying in it. TLM 67 surprised. A bit "disappointed" by U67. But it also depends on context/song.
I owned or used most of them, compared to the Telefunken USA C12, U47 and Elam 251E I always preferred the TELE USA mics. Since the U67 reissue came out, I considered buying it, but now I know, I won´t.
Fantastic shootout!
TLM 67 is the winner for quality and price
the vintage u67 sounds best to me, it's got that nice fat low-mid character while maintaining high end presence/clarity with no unpleasant sharpness. modern u67 seems to be missing that bottom punch. Super cool demo, it's also interesting to see how these mics handle the room and noise floor differently.
Neumann : the name defines class, class defines the name ❤️
Wow her voice
Thank you for this interesting comparison. Neumann Microphones tend to sound nasty in the midrange on loud voices. With these soft voices most microphones sounds good. For the hole picture a powerful part would be helpful! That's the weakness of modern Neumann microphones.
For me, it was the Vintage U47 on the female vocal and the U67's on the male vocal! Surprised by the u47 FET tho
The vintage U67 is my favorite followed closely by the vintage M49. The new ones all sound amazingly good, but all have a slight "bite" to them. Whereas the vintage U67 and M49 sound realistically transparent.
U47FET sounds great on a female vocal. Also the U67 and the reissue
Where it's possible to hear more about this female singer? Her voice are amazing!
oliviamillerschin.com/
TLM 49 was really nice on Male Vocals. The Vintage u67 was nice on the female vocals!
Kind of wild that I like... barely heard a difference whatsoever on the female vocal. Some maybe ever so slightly darker than others for their voice, but I had to make sure I wasn't actually just TRYING to listen for it. Male vocal was a little bit more obvious. Mostly I think it might boil down to the super high range clarity, and bleed characteristic. Some are definitely better for the modern super-breathiness desired on pop vocals, and maybe some are better for the smoother, warmer sounds of past. But, as someone much younger and really just trying to dive into the nuances of gear way before my time, this has been extremely eye opening.
To me The u47 and the Vintage U67 are the better ones, however all of them sound very good. if I had the budget I'd get a vintage U47, it sounds a little fuller than the 67
I'm picking the 102 thanks for the video
Vintage M49 sounds so sweet! The U87ai is next, especially on the male vocals. They sound really close to me. The rest are just ok. Thanks!
Great video! vintage U67 for me. It was interesting to hear it against the tube U47 and M49
The problem with doing such a test, is that it doesnt really show which mike turnes out great in a mix. All sounding great at this stage, but it will change in mix.
the 102 is very impressive in this particular shootout. very forward with full low mids. and I own the tlm67, u67 , fet47 and u47........ (also had the tlm103 many years ago but sold it) guess maybe its time to buy some 102's
U67 my Friends ..are you serious ? This microphone is not famous as the u87 but it sound is just incredible
I think the M 49 was my favorite
Vintage u67 and TLM 49 stood out to me. The TLM 102 held its own and wins on bang for buck.
No one mentioned in the comments what they used to listen to this shootout. I used 4 different outputs and all of them had different results. On laptop and phone speakers, M49 sounds very smooth and bassy (I really like that). All other mics had a thinner sound quality. The TLM49 and M149 were the closest to the M49 in sound. On closed, on-ear Beyerdynamic cans, there was more similarity between all but the 102 and 103. So far, 102 and 103 have sounded the thinnest and least satisfying in the line up. Using the Westone UM 50 in-ear monitors, the vocal sound was very, very close for all of them, but the ambient and self noise was very different. M49 had a lot of self noise and I could hear the street noise very well. The 102 and 103 actually had the quietest response to the ambient noise. What patterns were the mics set at?
for me I personally I think the Girls voice worked well enough on pretty much all the mics, but what sounded best to me was the Girl into the Vintage M49. For the Guy, I can't decide between the Vintage U47 and the Vintage U67. Great video Vintage King!
Wow that female voice intonation! What a controlled singing!
M49 hands down IMO beautiful mic
I think here the best mics were-
female vocal- U87ai
male- TLM102 and vintage M49
TLM 102, 49 or Vintage U47. They sound very easy to mix in a dense pop track.
If someones looking for the song of the girl, its "North - Olivia Millerschin" it's one of the singer's songs.
Male - TLM 103 - sounds amazing. Also Vintage U47 and Vintage U67 not bad.
Famale - TLM 49 amazing and M 149 also great.
tlm 49, U47 FET wow, but that little 102 is a beast
Neumann U67 according to my eardrums frequencies and vibration.
vintage U47 is just THEEE Killer!!!
The TLM102 is warmer than the TLM103.
I feel the two most similar on her voice are the TLM 102 and the vintage u67
What song is she singing?
That singer has such a beautiful voice
TLM102 is the best 👍 💫 I will buy it
Thanks for sharing 😊
Cant tell the difference but all of them sound amazing. Howard Stern brought me to these mics
J'adore le TLM 49 et le U67
I honestly can't tell the difference.... but I don't have an ear for mics
Love my TLM49
thata a great video
the differences betwen the mics are around 2% ... or less
All sound good for me. NO need for drama
increible, increible el rendimiento que ofrece el tlm 102
All are great mics, when I was at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, as a sound engineer, we uses a lot of U89s around the stage, plus a Calrec Sound field mic and a Sony ecm 979. The Neumanns were in a world of their own.
Great Mic shoot out been wanting to listen to theses specific mics for a while ended up getting the TLM 67 still happy with my purchase 😁
Phoenix MatadorTV mannnn I have not listened yet but I hope they put it the context of a mix fingers crosses
I've been recording with my "Baby" TLM102 for over a year. Freakin love it. I'm trying to figure out how much I could sell a kidney for so I can land a U47....lol.
TLM 49 is Realy Cool
Fall in love with her ! Amazing voice