Neumann TLM107 Review / Test

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Today i review the Neumann TLM107, a multipattern condenser with two high pass filters and two pad options. It has a balanced  bass and mid section and then a treble bump which gives the mic a bit of life. It does sound a touch sharp on spoken word but sounds great for the music applications I tried it in.

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RECORDING SETTINGS:

Interface: Focsurite Scarlett 18i20 4th gen

Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz

Gain: 37dB

Boosted in Post: +8dB

SPECS:

Polar Pattern: Omni, Wide Cardioid, Cardioid, Hypercardiod, Figure-8

Freq Response : 20Hz - 20khz

Sensitivity: ~ -39dB

Self Noise: 10dBA

Max SPL: 153dB (with pad engaged)

Impedance: 50-ohms

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro / Setup 

00:19- What’s in the Box

00:40 - Build Quality / Walkthrough

01:25 - Specifications

01:39 - Polar Pattern Tone Demo

02:37 - Polar Pattern Rotation Demo

03:52 - Plosive Test

04:04 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test

04:25 - Background Noise Test 

04:37 - Untreated Room Test

03:58 - Shock Rejection Test

05:15 - Mic Resonance Tap Test

05:29 - High Pass Filter Demo

06:05 - Pad Demo

06:30 - Outboard Preamp Demo

07:37 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison

07:55 - AKG P420 Comparison

08:16 - Rode NT2a Comparison

08:39 - sE Electronics sE4400a Comparison

09:05 - Neumann TLM102 Comparison

09:31 - Neumann TLM103 Comparison

09:58 - AKG C414 XLII Comparison

10:27 - Austrian Audio OC818 Copmarison

10:57 - Neumann TLM49 Comparison

11:28 - Microtech Gefell UMT70s

12:00 - Shure SM57 Comparison

12:26 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison

12:52 - Music Test

14:12  - Pros & Cons

16:02 - Overall Thoughts

18:09 - Recommendation