Neumann TLM 49 and the TLM 102

by Mark Jensen on January 12, 2010

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The beautiful (well… it is pretty?) Neumann TLM 49 microphone.

Our video demo of the new little Neumann TLM 102 drew quite a response – and for good reason. All of the elements for a great mic just came together. Quality, legendary precision and a sound that could only be described as smooth & sweet. All, for under $700USD?

Like many, I can’t help but compare that already famous ’102′ sound to another Neumann, albeit more costly. The U87 is arguably the most popular contemporary Neumann. However, I found a sweet spot myself for the TLM 49. The 49 is an excellent large diaphragm condenser inspired by the decades old M 49 and M 50. Optimized for speech, the TLM 49 appears in much of my work.

Ok – before I get confused myself, we’ll concentrate on the TLM 49. Many people asked for comparisons to the 102. I’ll apply a little phantom power and let you decide just how the TLM 49 looks and sounds…

Street Price at Post Time: $1599

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