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I'm using this on Acoustic guitar and it sounds smooth & clear. I would say it was a big upgrade from Rode & MXL mics I was using. By itself, it is great for adding guitar to a larger mix. I pair it with a ribbon mic (figure8 Pattern) for midside recording for when I really need the acoustic to jump out in the mix. Can't wait to try it on vocals. For the price point, it should have come with a shock mount.

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I done a ton of research for my home studio on best mic for my money. This mic is great all around, specifically for vocals paired with a apollo interface, it's a beast. And I would like to add how pleased I am with zZounds as a company. I ordered the apollo twin usb last night on a Sunday, and it was on my doorstep this afternoon. Not even amazon Prime is that fast. Also, they make it so easy for anyone to have the gear they desire. Thanks Guys I will be back for more stuff soon!!-Ryan RHip Hop/RapMichigan, U.S.A

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Yeah, so what, it's small. Don't let that fool you. The sound I get from this little guy is HUGE. I have several respectable mics, and this little fellow certainly holds it's own. This will be my go to for years to come. Do yourself a favor though, don't buy a mic of this quality until you have a great preamp to go along with it. I'm afraid that with a cheap preamp your just not going to properly hear what this mic can archive.

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I've used this mic for male and female vocals across four genres, on acoustic guitar , finger snaps, claps, and other small percussion instruments including a cardboard box and have never been disappointed on the contrary this little mic will surprise you time and time again with how well it works. I am a full time engineer with great gear and this mic has now become a staple in my studio will be getting another one for stereo soon as possible

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This microphone has a lot of power for its size!! I’ve wanted a Neumann forever and finally invested in my first of many!! A+ product whether recording live instruments or recording vocals you won’t be disappointed with the TLM-102..

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I upgraded to this mic from a rode k2. I got tired of fighting sibilance and inconsistent recordings from the rode so I needed a mic that would work for a one mic set up. when I first hooked up the tlm 102 and gave it a test run the first thing I noticed was that my voice sounded "real". it sounded like it was in a spot I couldn't attain before even with the rode k2. the high end is clear and intelligent but still smooth but still sharp but not harsh or irritating. it sounds natural. I haven't needed to use a de-esser yet. the low end is phat and solid and the mids are very natural sounding. I'm loving this microphone. I haven't even put it in a booth yet and I haven't gotten 1 bad recording from it yet. I recommend this as the baseline microphone if u have a 1 mic setup. my recordings are consistent and sound really good. I wouldn't get anything under this. I'm very pleased and definitely recommend this as a must have if your on a budget. you won't be dissapointed

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I hope to keep using this mic 50 years from now or maybe put it away like an antique only to pull it out for special records. I plan on telling my great grandkids about this wonderful mic that NEUMANN made for $700 and gave me stellar results!

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Seeing the pictures online made me think one thing. But then seeing in my hand made me think another. This is a rather small microphone in comparison to what I've used in the past. Transitioning from a monsterous Sterling Audio ST-79 to the TLM-102 made a HUGE difference. The depth of the vocal is outstanding. The frequency range is great and the Higher SPL makes it able to withstand some of the loudmouth vocalist rappers it will be used on. I myself have a deeper raspier voice and this mic works wonders on the clarity of it. In the mix there is much more control on dialing in to get the sound you want. This little Big Dog is now my Go to mic for Vocals out of my collection which includes: a. (1) ST-79 -Sterling Audio - Condenser b. (1) ST-55 - Sterling Audio - Condenser c. (1) MXL 990 and (1) 991 - MXL - Condensers d. (2) Fathead I - Cascade - Ribbon e. (1) TLM-102 - Neumann - Condenser (these are just my Vocal specific mics) All in all I love the mic and the mixing flexablity, its smaller size, and its versatility in use. Sure there is not a bass roll-off, or pad switch so it may not be best for SOME RANDOM VERY SPECIFIC NEED. But for the typical use of a microphone this thing has become my best friend.

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I was not expecting it to be so darn small, but don't let that fool you, It has a HUGE sound. I use it to record vocals, acoustic guitar and on some guitar cabs. everything that goes through this mic sounds great. I been trying it on a few UAD unison mic pre's and it amazing. If your looking for your first BIG mic purchase, this it it!

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Awesome mic, no complaints there. But for the price tag, you'd expect a shockmount maybe, but at the very least you'd expect it to come with a box and/or case. It only comes with the cardboard box with foam inserts and a regular metal clip. So be prepared to shell out an extra 40-50 for a shockmount.

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this microphone sounds fantastic. the highs are not harsh or too hyped and the lows are defined and clear. only surprise to some will be it is very small. like half the size of a regular condenser mic. don't be worried about that though. it's still a very high quality mic and you can see and hear it when you first use it.

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The microphone is very small, but the output of recording vocals is very good! It picks up bright sound and produces and amazing clarity when listening back I said " damm that sounds good". It shows why the Neumann name is so common in studios. I did wish it was bigger and had a shock mount though.

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I just bought Neumann TLM 102 for a few sessions on my vocals and nylon & acoustic guitar. I do noticed, TLM 102 does have a little more presence and somewhat compressed on the bass. If you want to tame the bass, then you'll be happy with TLM 102 (note: There’s no cut low/high filter switch). If you're asking a flat sound, it's not here. Presence is strong? "yes." A lot more than mine Oktava MK 319. Treble? a little less than mine. If you want a little more treble for your vocals, you might want TLM 103. But remember, 103 is two times for you to pay. Do you want something "warm'ish" in your vocals? It's all right. It's not the best for a warm warm sound. BUT it is good though. You may have to turn up the mid a little more when you mixed. On my vocals and nylon & acoustic, I had to decrease -10 db on the bass. After my recording and testing, I decided to return mine TLM 102. For me, It's just not worth it –especially it’s 8x than my MK319. I really expected a lot more, but I know there are a lot of people that they love it. They say, they would pay 10 times. For the rest of my sessions, I went back to my MK 319. RECOMMENDATION?? Well, if you have a budget….sure. It would be nice recording a few acoustic rhythms. But, I know there are few more mics that are a lot cheaper than TLM 102 with the same quality sound.

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Good mic not too fancy the high end isn't harsh it has a nice smooth sound but for vocals I would recommend the TLM 103.

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Does this mic cut through a mix? Yes it does. But for me, the sibilance was out of control.