RODE NT1 vs Neumann TLM 102 vs AT2035

Mic shootout: RODE NT1 vs Neumann TLM 102 vs Audio-Technica AT-2035. I did a comparison of those three large diaphragm condenser microphones on vocals and acoustic guitar.
🎤 Microphones used:
- Rode NT1 (https://amzn.to/3CU4tvZ)*
- Audio-Technica AT-2035 (https://amzn.to/3mfyOim)*
- Neumann TLM 102 (https://amzn.to/3AMjP3H)*

Interface:
- MOTU M4 (https://amzn.to/3m9ws4K)*

Acoustic guitar:
- Gibson J-45 Standard (https://amzn.to/3CRUUgN)*

No EQ or effects were added and I adjusted the volume the best I could. The vocals were recorded simultaneously, the acoustic guitar separately (30cm from the 12th fret).

I used parts of my own songs for this demonstration.

🕒 TIME STAMPS:
0:00 Introduction
1:15 Vocals blind test
1:57 NT1 Vocals
2:38 AT2035 Vocals
3:18 TLM 102 Vocals
3:58 Acoustic guitar blind test
4:18 TLM 102 Acoustic (Strumming)
4:41 AT2035 Acoustic (Strumming)
5:01 NT1 Acoustic (Strumming)
5:24 TLM 102 Acoustic (Picking)
5:39 AT2035 Acoustic (Picking)
5:54 NT1 Acoustic (Picking)
6:10 Review

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