Take a look at the Rode K2. It's a multi-pattern tube mic that I can
personally attest sounds great on vox, overheads, kick, toms, and acoustic
guitar. It's around $600-700 new.

I like the 103, I had one for a while, but ended up selling it when I picked
up the NTK and NT1000. I think the 414 is overrated. It's a good all around
mic, but never really did it for me.
Dan
www.sleepwalkermusic.net


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In Article , "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



Hmm, if you like the TLM 103, try the new TLM 127 with remote power supply
that provides five patterns. The capsule on the TLM 127 is a double sided
version of the TLM 103. It's selfnoise is 8dB-A!

I've been playing with one the last few days. The Omni is rather bright
directly on axis. Sounds like it would be better slightly twisted off axis
if used close or do nicely in a diffuse field at a distance.

That's all you get from me til the review hits the pages of Pro Audio
Review.


Regards,

Ty Ford


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