Opinons on Neumann TLM 193.

[tubanick]

Hello people.

New to this forum.

Will be recording trombones (bass/tenor) and tubas (baritone sousaphone tuba) via a MOTU 2408 I/O system with Audiodesk. No preamp yet....

I know from pro experience that a U87 is great for trombone, but they are expensive. (duh!) Has anyone had experience using the Neumann TLM 193 on low brass? (Found one for sale at $1000 Can.) Is this mic in any way related to a U87 soundwise?

TIA,

Musoguy.

[BradLyons]

Good mic, but when it comes to brass...well any instrument really, the Royer R121 is the one I'd recommend. It's become a standard for brass recording of all levels....jazz, pop, orchestral, you name it.

[m2]

In the price range you are talking about another great ribbon mic to consider is the AEA R84.
http://www.wesdooley.com/aea/R84.html
Great on brass as well as solo violin. It's alittle darker and really takes the edge off the brass. The deal is you have to know that you will use a certain amoun of EQ. Then you will get the really nice high end that is not harsh.

[wonder]

if youre going to buy a mic, y not get a mic that alsohas other great applications??
193 is a good mic.

can u rent them from somewhere?

[tubanick]

Renting. Hmm....not a bad idea. I just assumed that no one would rent out a Neumann. I'll look into it.

Musoguy

[wonder]

if you're in southern cali, check out micworks

www.micworks.com