Topic: Neumann TLM 107 for shows?

[airbladder]

I don't find the size or weight my u89s to be an issue. I have something smaller when I want to go low profile. But I don't have an Issue using the 89s in most situations.  I guess it depends on what kind of taping you do.  If you like the mics you don't mind using them.

[lsd2525]

I don't find the size or weight my u89s to be an issue. I have something smaller when I want to go low profile. But I don't have an Issue using the 89s in most situations.  I guess it depends on what kind of taping you do.  If you like the mics you don't mind using them.

ummmm U89's <drool> <slobber>

[ArchivalAudio]

I love my Milab DC-196's as they are small large diaphram mics light and compact widest part of the body is only 27mm.
http://www.milabmic.com/showproduct.asp?id=1133&show=specs
see = Net weight 230 g Length 145 mm Diameter c27 mm

Though107 's would be very sweet.

[DSatz]

I take it that (to put it bluntly) you've already heard the reasons why large-diaphragm microphones offer only disadvantages for two-mike stereo recording, and that you're fully aware that professional recording engineers almost never use them for that purpose, but you've decided to ignore that information. OK--so have you considered the TLM 103? That is a very rare item: a single-diaphragm LDC. It maintains its directivity down to the lowest audio frequencies--which means that for stereo recording, the low-frequency pickup doesn't collapse into near-mono. (Of course it helps if you angle your pair of mikes far enough apart; I would suggest 120 degrees as a starting point for experimentation.)

The high-frequency response has enough of an elevation to be distinctly audible, but it's not "peaky," and it's high enough in frequency that it avoids making the upper midrange sound harsh.

--best regards

[DATPAT]

If you look at my signature line you can see i run alot of different mic's including several LD's. There are arguments for using just about anything at any time. I can speak for that line of thought as i typically don't run the same set up every time i tape. I think about the venue, band, my mood, the distance i'll need to walk to the venue with my gear,  and i pick out what suites me best.  I can tell you i have made sick recordings with inexpensive gear and so so recordings with very expensive gear. It really is subjective, and the the results you get are often about using the right gear at the right location. However, to specifically address your question. I have the 414's and they are a good sounding mic and i have the 102. Which are different than the 107. The 107 actually is in the same family as the 103. My understanding on the 103 and 107 are that they have a slight presence peak (Ie. HF boost from 7500 up). This can be a plus in some situations but could be a detractor in others. Also most of the time i use LD's i'll either need to use a Low Hz. Roll off or i'll feel i'll need to but won't. My 2 cents.