I could spend $2500 and get a single LA-2A compressor. It's got a pretty cool two tone look to it but the huge half dollar emblem thing is wierd looking. I bet a real U67 reissue would sell like crazy, it will be interesting to see if this mic catches on. Joel, you make a fair point. And since then, I have had that initial observation reinforced on other instruments, sessions, and comparisons. Since then, they have done lots of research and development and currently build microphones that are far better than any of their old ones ever were... at least in their opinion. Well, maybe there would be a flash of recognition for the '57 from their last bar gig. It uses the same K67 capsule and features a special circuit design that closely reproduces the valve or tube sound characteristics of the U67. basically dont read anything, or talk to anyone. I remember years ago when Neumann announced that it would no longer service its microphones built before 1980 or some similar kind of date. This TLM67 is business as usual for them. Whatever. 1- The U-67 responded a tiny bit slower (it is, after all, a tube mic) 2- The U-67 was slightly noisier (it is, after all, a tube mic) Otherwise, the tone and timbre seemed to be almost dead-on. ever. I don't have to worry about getting clients through the door, and neither do I generally have clients that would know the difference if I put a U-67 or an SM-57 up in front of them. ... 0/0/0/862/, http://recforums.prosoundweb.com/index.php/m/344356/0/. by aitikin » Sat Jun 14, 2008 11:15 am, Post There was a minor uproar, and they commented that while their old microphones may well be considered vintage classics, they were the best technology they could produce at the time. by aitikin » Sat Jun 14, 2008 10:40 pm, Post by Slider » Mon Jun 16, 2008 9:59 am, Post Once compressed, the U67 had a noticeable edge over the TLM variant. They claim it is supposed to capture all the sound characteristics of a U67 without the use of tubes or transformers...seems a little unrealistic. You cannot compare the Nuemann of today which is owned by Sennheiser to the original company. There was a minor uproar, and they commented that while their old microphones may well be considered vintage classics, they were the best technology they could produce at the time. I thought TLM meant "Too Little Money" to afford this mic... "It's not a recording studio without a lava lamp". by joel hamilton » Mon Jun 16, 2008 11:26 am, Post Like its predecessor, the TLM 67 is a versatile studio workhorse with three polar patterns, pad and low cut options. Oh. If that's what you want you need to buy Geffel. I bet a real U67 reissue would sell like crazy, it will be interesting to see if this mic catches on. by joel hamilton » Sun Jun 15, 2008 2:37 pm, Post by Rick Slater » Tue Jun 17, 2008 7:53 pm, Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 28 guests, Recording Techniques, People Skills, Gear, Recording Spaces, Computers, and DIY. The TLM 67 uses an electronic circuit instead of an output transformer - the TLM bit stands for Transformer-Less Microphone - and it's the … by Mystic Steamship Co. » Fri Jun 13, 2008 11:25 pm, Post But instead of electron tubes the TLM 67 relies on trouble free FET electronics with a special sound design for a gorgeous retro tone. Anyone seen these new Neumann mics yet??? by Professor » Mon Jun 16, 2008 5:00 pm, Post It would take something pretty amazing to get me interested. I think its strange Neumann is spending so much time and effort making stripped down versions of their classic mics, instead of making exact reissues like almost every other manufacturer. To mark Neumann's 80th year of business, the TLM 67 is based on the company's classic 1960s U67 microphone. by Professor » Sat Jun 14, 2008 11:46 pm, Post One of these days, I'm just going to get board with reading some of the threads, I'm just going to read all of your posts Jeremy. by Meriphew » Sat Jun 14, 2008 7:30 am, Post They each also have a 10dB pre-attenuation pad, which is handy for handling a loud singer or instrument, and a high-pass filter which can attenuate LF noise such as handling noise and wind. by red cross » Mon Jun 16, 2008 4:32 am, Post Since then, they have done lots of research and development and currently build microphones that are far better than any of their old ones ever were... at least in their opinion. In comparison, the TLM felt strained in the upper-mid frequency range, even when using milder compression settings. ...serving the creative recording community since 2001... Post by GooberNumber9 » Sat Jun 14, 2008 9:42 am, Post The TLM 67 captures the spirit of Neumann’s classic U 67, which defined the sound of the 1960s. The tube U67 paired beautifully with our UA1176 & TubeTech CL1B compressors – emphasizing the rich lower-mid frequencies without aggressively altering the smooth transient response. Modern Neumanns are off my microphone buying radar at this point. ↳ 5/03-2/05: Off-Topic / Off-Color / Off-the-Cuff, ↳ 5/03-2/05: Musicians Wanted/Available, ↳ 5/03-2/05: Producer/Engineer and Studio Job Listings, http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/TLM67SetZ/, http://www.gearslutz.com/board/moan-zon ... -true.html, http://recforums.prosoundweb.com/index. Cutting off the service was actually a way of trying to encourage people to recognize that they didn't stop building microphones and innovating their designs back in the 70s. See also: Neumann TLM 102 vs U87! ps - And before anyone asks, yes, if someone were willing to pony up the $15,000 for our pair of U-67s, then I would probably try to find a way to sell them and pick up a half dozen or more new Neumann offerings... maybe the TLM-67s, maybe a couple M-149s, definitely a pair of U-89s, etc. They're so damned informative! Cutting off the service was actually a way of trying to encourage people to recognize that they didn't stop building microphones and innovating their designs back in the 70s. by Professor » Sat Jun 14, 2008 8:24 pm, Post With these polar patterns, both Neumann U67 and Neumann U87 can be very versatile and useful in various recording situations.