Neumann TLM193 Review / Test

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Written By Bandrew Scott

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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.

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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

Bandrew Scott

Bandrew Scott is the founder and host of the youtube channel Podcastage, where he posts reviews of audio gear, and shares tips and tricks to improve the audio of your Podcast, YouTube Channel, or Live Stream.

He also founded the Geeks Rising podcast network, which is home to amazing education, wellness, and pop culture podcasts such as Tourette’s Podcast, Sunshine & Powercuts, and On The Subject.

Bandrew also runs his own show titled the Bandrew Says Podcast. On this show he analyzes the latest news to determine how it affects the content creation ecosystem, and shares that to help creates remain aware of how the platform they use is changing. 

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