Neumann TLM 102 4-stars Reviews

I like it better than the TLM103

Very nice and smooth upper-mid registry, even more so than the TLM103 I think. As the cheapest LDC mic Neumann has to offer, I think every professional mic collection should have 2 of these for all-around instrument/vocal use.

Small and sturdy enough to be used live as well as in studio setups. As a fixed cardioid pattern mic the off-axis sound leaves something to be desired, but the on-axis sound is a LOT bang for the buck when you know where to use it. The (plastic?) fixing ring seems it could break at some point, but even the older ones I have been going great.

I use these for drum over/underheads, choir vocals, lead/bg vocals when recording, also works as an acoustic guitar mic since the upper mids are so smooth. Maybe not for a super bright Taylor etc. because of the lower resonance freq most LDC's have.

Great all-around condenser!

Perfect sound, but lacking a couple of options

I ordered several mics from several brands ranging from 300-900 euros, and this one came out top for sound for me personally. It even beat out its big brother, the TLM103!

I love the warmth and presence of it, and i'm a professional voiceover artist. I only miss the ability for a low cut and some pattern options. Bit of a shame, but it can't spoil it!

Great for my home studio!

I would definitely recommend it to all beginners with a bigger budget but also to more experienced producers/singers. I've had it for three years and I'm not even considering switching it with another one. Sooo worth the money!

good for beginners

tlm102 has flat frequency response with slightly high freq. boost. But I don't like transformerless design, because it needs more gain than other mics like U series. I found it a bit deaf and less detail. It has very small form, it squeezed in my one palm :) good product for beginners, small project studios... If you look for a Neumann mic, go U series. But for 539 euros, look for another alternatives like Rode, sE...