Delivering clear, pristine sound quality at a price point that makes it accessible to the home studio market, the TLM 103 is the flagbearer of a new generation of Neumann microphones that balance unmatched versatility with unbeatable value. At the heart of the Neumann TLM 103 is a purpose-built large-diaphragm condenser capsule derived from the U 87?Neumann’s iconic studio condenser that has long set the standard for studio performance. Combined with innovative transformerless circuitry and a suite of intelligent design elements, the TLM 103 offers ultra-low self-noise, a wide dynamic range, and a fixed cardioid pattern that renders audio in breathtaking detail. Simply put, it’s a modern classic and a beautiful expression of the classic Neumann sound.

An Affordable Alternative to the U 87
Introduced in 1997 with the home and project studio audience in mind, the TLM 103 was quickly adopted by audio professionals the world over for its faithful replication of the timeless U 87 sound. Ditching the bulky transformer in favor of Neumann’s transformerless microphone technology, the TLM 103 is roughly half the size and a third of the price of the U 87. The TLM 103’s large-diaphragm K 103 capsule captures the smooth, natural response of the U 87, allowing it to translate the essence of any sound source with stunning accuracy. However, it offers a slightly modern twist with a gentle 4dB presence boost above 5kHz, lending a sense of airiness and dimension that helps vocals and solo instruments pop out of the mix.

Transformerless Circuitry for Stunning Clarity
While the TLM 103 was built as an accessible riff on the U 87, it manages to improve upon its source material in a few key ways. For one, it utilizes