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"jack0554" wrote:

hello... i already own a pair of Neumann TLM103s that I like very much... I
am looking to get another different pair of large diaphragm condensers to
compliment the TLM103s... use mostly for drum room and other all purpose
room stuff.... would like mics this time with multiple switchable
patterns... how about the Neumann U87i or U89i?... how might these be for
drum room (loud rock often), and how different are they sonically from
TLM103s?... what about other Neumanns such as the TLM193, 170, but my guess
is that all the TLM series neumann mics may have very similar sonic
characteristics and I already have the TLM103s... and what about the AKG 414
TLII?... all input appreciated -j



Do you really want large diaphragm condensers? You'd probably be better
off with a matched stereo pair of small diaphragm condensers like
KM-184s or Josephson C42s. For a little cheaper, you might also check
out a matched stereo pair of Octava MC-012 from The Sound Room. The
advantage of the MC-012 is that you can get sets of different capsules
(omni, hypercardioid, and cardioid) to expand your options.

-Todd