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Neumann TLM 103 vs Neumann U 87 AI

    Neumann TLM 103 Microphone
    Neumann TLM 103
      Neumann U 87 AI Microphone
      Neumann U 87 AI
      Available colors
      User rating
      90
      3.7 out of 5
      90 user ratings
      5 stars
      		28 %
      4 stars
      		27 %
      3 stars
      		25 %
      2 stars
      		15 %
      1 stars
      		2 %
      35
      4.1 out of 5
      35 user ratings
      5 stars
      		34 %
      4 stars
      		40 %
      3 stars
      		25 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		0 %

      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Technical details

      Neumann TLM 103Neumann TLM 103
      Neumann U 87 AINeumann U 87 AI
      Microphone typeStage/performance microphoneStage/performance microphone
      Direction typeCardioidOmnidirectional
      Receiver dynamic range131.0 dB105.0 dB

      Recording quality

      Neumann TLM 103Neumann TLM 103
      Neumann U 87 AINeumann U 87 AI
      Input impedance50.0 Ω200.0 Ω
      Signal-to-Noise ratio (SNR)87.0 dB80.0 dB
      Frequency range20 - 2000020 - 20000

      Design

      Neumann TLM 103Neumann TLM 103
      Neumann U 87 AINeumann U 87 AI
      Colour of productNickelNickel

      Dimensions

      Neumann TLM 103Neumann TLM 103
      Neumann U 87 AINeumann U 87 AI
      Height2.36 in2.2 in
      Depth5.2 in7.87 in
      Weight15.87 oz17.64 oz

      Connectivity

      Neumann TLM 103Neumann TLM 103
      Neumann U 87 AINeumann U 87 AI
      Connectivity technologyWiredWired
      XLR outyesyes

      Power

      Neumann TLM 103Neumann TLM 103
      Neumann U 87 AINeumann U 87 AI
      Power consumption3.0 mA0.8 mA

      Pros & Cons

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