Neumann TLM193 Review / Test

Support the Channel: http://podcastage.com/support Today i review the Neumann TLM193, a fantastic sounding neutral condenser microphone. This has a cardioid pattern, a self noise of 10dBA and a max SPL of 140dB. The sound of this is overall very neutral, with a bit of a recession in the presence and treble which helps tame some harsher frequencies without sounding too dull or dead. I found that this worked extremely well on every application I tried it on. Buy Neumann TLM193 (Affiliate Links) Amazon: https://geni.us/tlm193 Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/tlm193 B&H: https://bhpho.to/46fujf3 NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below. RECORDING SETTINGS: Interface: Universal Audio X8 Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz Gain: 30dB Boosted in Post: +7dB SPECS: Polar Pattern: Cardioid Freq Response : 20Hz - 20khz Sensitivity: ~ -35dB Self Noise: 10dBA Max SPL: 140dB (with pad engaged) Impedance: 50-ohms TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro / Setup 00:34- What’s in the Box 00:53 - Build Quality / Walkthrough 01:19 - Specifications 01:29 - Polar Pattern Rotation Demo 01:48 - Plosive Test 02:06 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test 02:29 - Background Noise Test 02:52 - Untreated Room Test 03:02 - Shock Rejection Test 03:23 - Mic Resonance Tap Test 03:35 - Outboard Preamp Demo 04:33 - Focusrite 18i20 Demo 05:33 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison 05:52 - sE Electronics X1a Comparison 06:11 - Rode NT1 5th Gen Comparison 06:34 - Shure KSM32 Comparison 06:59 - Neumann TLM102 Comparison 07:27 - Telefunken TF11 Comparison 07:53 - Neumann TLM103 Comparison 08:24 - AKG C414 XLS Comparison 09:00 - Austrian Audio OC818 Comparison 09:33 - Lewitt Pure Tube Comparison 10:11 - Neumann TLM107 10:45 - Soyuz Bomblet Comparison 11:16 - Neumann TLM49 Comparison 11:49 - Lauten FC387 Atlantis Comparison 12:25 - Gefell UMT70s Comparison 12:54 - Shure SM57 Comparison 13:25 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison 14:07 - Neumann U67 Reissue Comparison 14:43 - Music Test 16:46 - Pros & Cons 18:38 - Overall Thoughts 20:41 - Recommendation