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Neumann TLM 170

Large diaphragm condenser microphone from Neumann belonging to the TLM 170 series

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Published on 08/20/12 at 10:27
C is a condenser microphone transistor Neumann. C is solid, well built and is quite spartan as always with Neumann.
A low cut and-10db pad + selector directivity. All directional key are there, cardioid to omni, at 8, etc ...
Nothing more.
It can be attached to the mic via a fixed ring, or using a suspension standart kind U87 /

OVERALL OPINION

I tested a lot of microphone to record my voice, U87, U47, M149, Royer, and ... thereof.
It was almost the cheapest in comparison, and it is one that has worked for me immediately. Like what, you should always try to darken rather than the classic head down.
This mic is actually quite "dull". The highs are very sweet, even a little behind. This works perfectly on a voice slightly nasal wheezing like mine. Ditto on brass, guitar amp, etc. ...
on the other hand it may run out of air a voice to Norah Jones or a classical guitar but it evens out very easily. Like a ribbon mic.
It is a micro goes everywhere that reacts very well in environments with a bit crappy (resonances, aggressiveness), unlike a M149 which requires perfect acoustics to maximize. He plays in the same league as the U87 (it is also at about the same price new)
In short, a very good microphone, not always given as Neumann, built to last for years, and perfect for anyone who wants to make the sound work in an environment not necessarily fully optimized.