For voice overs, the TLM 103 is a ‘Really Good Mic’. Nothing spectacular, but a very good mix of frequency response and saturation to give the voice over a nice neutral sound. I sold my TLM before I got the Apollo. Once I got the Apollo, I wanted to hear how a TLM 103 would sound for voice overs using the different preamps. Found a never used, 6 month old TLM 103 on Craigslist near here listed for $600. I think the guy thought he was going to be a music producer at one time, but now he needed to pay his mortgage. I pull up and he brings out a pile of stuff, TLM 103 on a small stand, wires, boxes, etc. Hands it all to me and says ‘here’ Sweet. He took $550. I took the extra Mogami cables and left him the crappy little stand. He was happy and I was blown away by the deal. I have to admit, the TLM is nothing great, but through the Apollo, it does sound a bit more pro than the modified MXL v67 I had been using and has some more saturation than the Mojave 201 I use on occasion. If you have the cash, a TLM 103 will never let you down for voice overs. Just be sure to pair it with a preamp that adds some saturation to the sound in order to tame the sometimes referred-to ‘harshness’. I don’t think the mic introduces anything obnoxious, but if you are using a cheap preamp, it won’t flatter the TLM at all. Good combo is the Daking mic Pre One or the apollo using a Neve or Manley preamp and the LA2a compressor to soften it all up. For your voice over needs, visit us at here
