– XLR Condenser Microphone Studio Recording Microphone Perfect for Studio, Podacst, Live Streaming, Broadcast-TM87KB (Black)

I picked this mic up to tidy up the audio on my tiny home workspace after my old one kept rattling every time I tapped the desk. The champagne finish looks far nicer than I expected and the metal body feels reassuringly sturdy. Setting it up was simple enough, altough I did manage to clip the pop filter on upside down at first like an absolute donut. Once running, it gave my voice a cleaner, warmer tone and cut out the hum from my computer fan, which made editing less of a chore. The shock mount does a decent job of stopping those tiny vibrations when I get a bit animated. My only mild gripe is the switches are a tad small, so I had to squint to check them. For the price it brings strong value, and I’m more than happy to stand behind it as a dependable choice for anyone wanting a tidy recording setup.

Arrived in a nice, padded storage box complete with carry handle and latches. With its design and TM87KB name it’s clearly modelled on the famous U87 by Neumann (generally seen as the industry standard), albeit for a small fraction of the cost. Obviously for the massive price difference it would be unreasonable to expect an equal level of performance. It is surprisingly good though. Looks and feels good quality with some fair weight to it. Sound is rich and clear with impressive dynamic range and does a decent job of filtering background noise when correctly positioned for the cardioid pattern. Overall, this is a good value microphone that stands out against many others at this price point, and a good choice for anyone in the market for a budget model.

This is a gorgeous bit of kit that arrives in a huge box containing the mic and a very sturdy mount. It mimics the Neumann U87, down to the 87 in the name and is clearly an attempt to produce an affordable version of that industry standard mic with its warm, detailed vocal capture, wide frequency response and low-cut filter for help in handling plosives and noise. It's way more affordable and feels very well built. I was looking forward to flogging my U87 and living large on the proceeds until I plugged it in. Sadly, this just doesn't cut it by comparison with the real thing. I just didn't get enough bottom end and the effortless way the Neumann deals with wide frequencies was a struggle for the Suuntok. I then A-B'd it against my much cheaper ADK condenser and it was the same story. My ADK is no longer for sale. Maybe if you don't have a decent condenser, this will do fine. But I'd be tempted to read advice on U87 clones if that's what you want. And maybe try a few if possible. This is a convincing looking and feeling article, but just not as good as it looks.

Ok lets start off by saying that although this looks like a famous microphone with a U87 name, it's really not fair to compare it with a microphone costing 30 times as much and then nit pick, as others have done. I've been in the music and recording business for many years and for the price this is extremely good value. The Suuntok TM87KB comes in a foam lined fibre storage box with a cable and shock mount. I did a test with a similar Suuntok microphone (TM251S) and a trusty, but budget at the time, Oktava MK219 which I've tested against a lot of more expensive mics and which equals or beats a lot of them. (A budget Russian mic from 30 years ago, that still has a following and would cost 2 or 3 times the TM87 on the 2nd hand market) and the results were interesting. Mic positioning in the picture. The 2 Suuntoks were virtually indistinguishable from each other, (they look like they use the same capsule, although the circuit boards are different,) although this TM87KB does have a 10dB roll off switch and a low cut switch. Operating those reduced the gain and cut some of the low frequencies respectively, but I did have to flick the 10dB switch a couple of times before it activated. The build quality looks pretty good. The mic feels quite weighty and looks nicely finished. The included mount held the mic firm once it was screwed in and stopped stray vibrations. Now to sound quality. As I stated before the 2 Suuntoks sounded pretty close to one another. They had a medium high output level and a warm sound. I found a slight EQ boost at 2k improved the speaking voice. Compared with the Oktava they had a fuller, warmer sound. I then played some music on a trumpet. For me the TM87 really came into it's own delivering a full warm sound which is normally difficult to achieve with cheaper condenser microphones when recording higher brass. In comparison the Oktava sounded thinner and would have needed a fair bit of EQ-ing to get it to sound right. (It always does, but I've got a preset in Cubase especially for it) I'm very happy with this microphone. If you disregard the price it holds it's own against microphones that are common in project studios around the world. If you take the price into consideration it's an absolute bargain!

This came in a very nice box and sometimes you get the feeling that the packaging is better than the contents but overall I think the contents in this case really do feel as good as the box. It is a nice weight and has a good sound range. Perhaps not as good as other microphones but for the price what would you expect. It is certainly good enough for what I am using it for. It certainly does look the part and I think it will last for sometime

I am very pleased with this microphone! I was a little bit skeptical as the brand was unknown to me but the quality of the product speaks for itself. The recordings I have taken are crisp and clear! The microphone feels very sturdy and has a nice weight to it. The box that the microphone and it's accessories came in is brilliant for storage! It's padded so you feel relaxed about it's safety

Es un buen micrófono, es barto y una exelente calidad de audio ,

This budget-friendly mic impresses with clear sound for music and calls. Its unique character sets it apart from Neuman 87. The metal shock mount ensures a secure fit, and the elegant gift box packaging adds a touch of sophistication. A stable, reasonably priced choice for quality audio.

This is a good quality condenser microphone for the price. For a higher price you can get better sound, but this delivers quite well for someone on a budget. I have been using it for podcasting and radio. The microphone comes beautifully packaged in a hard case lined with foam that is cut out for each included piece of equipment: the microphone, the pop filter, the shock mount and the manual. The case has a metal handle and two strong clip locks. You attach the shock mount to the microphone with an included threaded washer, and the assembly fits easily on any standard microphone stand. An included foam pop filter can be placed over the microphone. There are two control switches on the microphone. One attenuates the volume for cases where you may be overdriving a mixer or other device, and the other switch is a high pass filter that takes out rumble. I found these switches to work fairly well. The microphone requires 48V phantom power, so make sure you use it with a mixer or input device that provides this, otherwise your signal will be very low. The tone of the mic is pretty warm and full, a notch above what a dynamic mic of the same price might give you, and the cardioid pattern works well. Overall, this is a good deal.

This mic has a good background drop off and a rich warm sound on vocals.

The intoemation is misleading. Its not ok to be buying these items in pieces like cloning. Iwas disappointed to find out the the mic was a stand alone item. Now I have to start shopping for other parts that I dont even know what they are.