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Best Neumann Large Diaphragm Microphones 2025

Premium Neumann large diaphragm microphones - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

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SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Vocals For Studio Recording For Voice Over For Acoustic Instruments For Broadcast
BRANDS: Neumann Rode the t.bone Microtech Gefell Lewitt AKG Warm Audio SE Electronics Sontronics Telefunken Austrian Audio MXL Lauten Audio Audio-Technica Shure EV Behringer Universal Audio Studio Projects Peluso Avantone Aston Microphones
Neumann TLM 102 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Neumann TLM 102

by Neumann
Vocals Acoustic Instruments Voice Over
Key Feature:
• Wide frequency response
✓ PROS
  • • Low self-noise for quiet sources
  • • Great for vocal recording
✗ CONS
  • • May emphasize proximity effect
  • • Can pick up room noise

Neumann TLM 102Large diaphragm condenser microphonePressure gradient transducerDirectional characteristic:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (54 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 237768
$659
Buy at Thomann View Details
Neumann M49V Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Neumann M49V Set

by Neumann
Broadcast Studio Recording Voice Over
Key Feature:
• Low self-noise for quiet sources
✓ PROS
  • • Low self-noise for quiet sources
  • • Wide frequency response
✗ CONS
  • • Requires phantom power
  • • May emphasize proximity effect

Neumann M49V SetLarge Diaphragm Tube MicrophoneAcoustic mode of operation: Pressure gradient transducerVariable polar...

⭐ 4.7/5 (23 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 548521
$7,699
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Neumann TLM 107 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Neumann TLM 107

by Neumann
Voice Over Broadcast Studio Recording
Key Feature:
• Wide frequency response
✓ PROS
  • • Great for vocal recording
  • • Wide frequency response
✗ CONS
  • • Can pick up room noise
  • • Requires phantom power

Neumann TLM 107Switchable Large Diaphragm MicrophoneWith 5 polar patterns: omnidirectionalwide...

⭐ 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 326256
$1,385
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Neumann TLM 103 Studio Set mt - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Neumann TLM 103 Studio Set mt

by Neumann
Acoustic Instruments Voice Over Vocals
Key Feature:
• Great for vocal recording
✓ PROS
  • • Exceptional sensitivity and detail
  • • Low self-noise for quiet sources
✗ CONS
  • • Sensitive to vibration and handling
  • • Can pick up room noise

Neumann TLM 103 Studio Set mtLarge Diaphragm Condenser MicrophoneCapsule design based on the legendary U 87 AiAcoustic...

⭐ 4.4/5 (53 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 174068
$1,319
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Neumann TLM170 R mt - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Neumann TLM170 R mt

by Neumann
Studio Recording Voice Over Vocals
Key Feature:
• Wide frequency response
✓ PROS
  • • Exceptional sensitivity and detail
  • • Low self-noise for quiet sources
✗ CONS
  • • May emphasize proximity effect
  • • More expensive than small diaphragm

Neumann TLM170 R mtStudio MicrophoneK 89 Dual diaphragm capsule5 Polar patterns:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 137404
$3,519
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Neumann TLM 49 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Neumann TLM 49

by Neumann
Voice Over Vocals Acoustic Instruments
Key Feature:
• Low self-noise for quiet sources
✓ PROS
  • • Low self-noise for quiet sources
  • • Professional studio standard
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive than small diaphragm
  • • May emphasize proximity effect

Neumann TLM 49Large Diaphragm MicrophonePolar pattern: CardioidSound pattern optimised for vocalsWith the...

⭐ 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 194633
$1,616
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Neumann U67 Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Neumann U67 Set

by Neumann
Studio Recording Broadcast Voice Over
Key Feature:
• Wide frequency response
✓ PROS
  • • Wide frequency response
  • • Great for vocal recording
✗ CONS
  • • May emphasize proximity effect
  • • Can pick up room noise

Neumann U67 SetLarge Diaphragm Tube MicrophoneReissue of the U67 from the 60s according to the original...

⭐ 4.6/5 (43 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 433476
$8,249
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Neumann BCM 104 MT - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Neumann BCM 104 MT

by Neumann
Studio Recording Acoustic Instruments Broadcast
Key Feature:
• Low self-noise for quiet sources
✓ PROS
  • • Great for vocal recording
  • • Professional studio standard
✗ CONS
  • • May emphasize proximity effect
  • • Sensitive to vibration and handling

Neumann BCM 104 MTStudio Large Diaphragm Condenser MicrophoneEspecially for host / broadcast applications with...

⭐ 5.0/5 (11 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 594234
$1,209
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Neumann TLM 103 mt Stereo Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Neumann TLM 103 mt Stereo Set

by Neumann
Broadcast Vocals Acoustic Instruments
Key Feature:
• Wide frequency response
✓ PROS
  • • Wide frequency response
  • • Exceptional sensitivity and detail
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive than small diaphragm
  • • Can pick up room noise

Neumann TLM 103 mt Stereo Set, Large diaphragm microphone stereo set, Set with 2 TLM 103 mt large diaphragm...

⭐ 4.4/5 (26 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 165693
$2,749
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Neumann TLM170 R - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Neumann TLM170 R

by Neumann
Broadcast Voice Over Acoustic Instruments
Key Feature:
• Professional studio standard
✓ PROS
  • • Wide frequency response
  • • Exceptional sensitivity and detail
✗ CONS
  • • Can pick up room noise
  • • May emphasize proximity effect

Neumann TLM170 R, Studio MicrophoneThe TLM 170 R was the first microphone with the now so successful fet-100...

⭐ 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 143644
$3,299
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Neumann U47 FET - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Neumann U47 FET

by Neumann
Studio Recording Acoustic Instruments Voice Over
Key Feature:
• Exceptional sensitivity and detail
✓ PROS
  • • Great for vocal recording
  • • Wide frequency response
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive than small diaphragm
  • • Sensitive to vibration and handling

Neumann U47 FETLarge-diaphragm condenser microphonePressure gradient transducerPolar pattern: CardioidFrequency...

⭐ 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 350975
$3,959
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Neumann TLM 102 Studio Set Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Neumann TLM 102 Studio Set Black

by Neumann
Broadcast Voice Over Vocals
Key Feature:
• Low self-noise for quiet sources
✓ PROS
  • • Exceptional sensitivity and detail
  • • Low self-noise for quiet sources
✗ CONS
  • • May emphasize proximity effect
  • • Requires phantom power

Neumann TLM 102 Studio Set BlackLarge Diaphragm Condenser MicrophoneAcoustical operating principle: Pressure gradient...

⭐ 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 257210
$758
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Neumann TLM 102 BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Neumann TLM 102 BK

by Neumann
Vocals Voice Over Studio Recording
Key Feature:
• Wide frequency response
✓ PROS
  • • Exceptional sensitivity and detail
  • • Great for vocal recording
✗ CONS
  • • May emphasize proximity effect
  • • Sensitive to vibration and handling

Neumann TLM 102 BKLarge diaphragm condenser microphonePressure gradient transducerDirectional characteristic:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (39 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 237769
$659
Buy at Thomann View Details
Neumann BCM 104 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Neumann BCM 104

by Neumann
Studio Recording Vocals Voice Over
Key Feature:
• Wide frequency response
✓ PROS
  • • Low self-noise for quiet sources
  • • Wide frequency response
✗ CONS
  • • Sensitive to vibration and handling
  • • May emphasize proximity effect

Neumann BCM 104Large Studio Diaphragm Condenser MicrophoneEspecially for announcer/broadcast applicationsWith internal...

⭐ 4.9/5 (17 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 162783
$1,099
Buy at Thomann View Details
Neumann U89 I - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Neumann U89 I

by Neumann
Voice Over Studio Recording Acoustic Instruments
Key Feature:
• Low self-noise for quiet sources
✓ PROS
  • • Great for vocal recording
  • • Professional studio standard
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive than small diaphragm
  • • Requires phantom power

Neumann U89 ILarge diaphragm studio microphoneUniversally applicable studio microphonePressure gradient receivers can...

⭐ 4.7/5 (8 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 132857
$3,629
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best Large Diaphragm Microphones

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced large diaphragm microphones typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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