neumann tlm 103 condenser microphone mono set (nickel) with akg k 240 studio pro headphones & xlr cable bundle neumann designed as a budget-friendly alternative to the heralded u 87 microphone for project studios, producers, and vocalists, the nickel neumann tlm 103 is a large-diaphragm condenser mic offering the classic neumann sound with elevated presence to impart a crisp, clean, and full tone. it boasts a capsule based on the u 87 married to pristine transformerless circuitry, allowing it to handle high spls up to 138 db without distortion while maintaining superbly quiet self-noise of just 7 dba.