Who is the Neumann - TLM 103 for?
Budget-tier microphone. The 65.4 score sits in C-tier (58–67) — the formula flags meaningful weaknesses against premium peers.
Reasonable if cost is the deciding factor and the spec weaknesses don’t matter for your use. Check the spec table carefully before buying.
Mars Score is computed from 6 measured specs against the transparent formula for the microphones category. No editorial picks, no paid placement.
At a glance
- Type
- Condenser
- Connection
- XLR
- Polar pattern
- Cardioid
All specifications
Spec
- Type
- Condenser
- Polar pattern
- Cardioid
- Frequency response?
- 20Hz–20kHz
- Max SPL
- 138 dB
Connectivity
- Connection
- XLR
- Headphone out
- false
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Frequently asked
What is the Mars Score for Neumann - TLM 103?+
Neumann - TLM 103 scores 65.4 on the transparent Mars Score formula for microphones, computed from its published specs against the category's weighted normalization.
What category does Neumann - TLM 103 belong to?+
Neumann - TLM 103 is a Neumann microphone catalogued in the Microphones category.
When was Neumann - TLM 103 released?+
Neumann - TLM 103 was released on 1997-01-01.
What is the type of Neumann - TLM 103?+
Neumann - TLM 103 has a type of Condenser.
What is the connection of Neumann - TLM 103?+
Neumann - TLM 103 has a connection of XLR.
What is the polar pattern of Neumann - TLM 103?+
Neumann - TLM 103 has a polar pattern of Cardioid.
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