one of the most comprehensive microphone comparisons ive ever watched. instant subscribe for me. multiply the sub count by 100x and youve got what seems appropriate.

Wonderful. Thank you. Has to be the most thorough and most intelligent breakdown of these products. Looking forward to the other uploads. Favouring the 105 for our use.

Great content! Love your review and comparison!

Thank you for your great review and for the decision not to edit it and let us have the whole take. "Let me be the artist" to finish it off could not be a better comment to end the review, wow! Same applies to me as a sound engineer, and for this reason I purchased the 104 Plus as the Neumann flavour for customers to choose when on a gig (between top of the foodchain Sennheiser and Lewitt handheld condensers) and EQ it the way the artist and I want it. What I missed in the review is the fact that the 104 (and obviously the Plus because it carries the same capsules I still presume and only differs in electronic filtering) has a tiny bit more directivity in the top end compared to the 105 in your review, even though the 105 has more overall directivity (hence super-cardioid). Which still could make the 105 a better choice at some point of view. Anyhow, I am totally with you when you suggest to come up with a 105 with a deeper low end "Plus" version. The Lewitt 940 handheld has roll off switches build in, accessible when screwing off the mesh. That might be the best choice ultimately for Neumann, and the users.

My friend you are the man and I would watch your show. New subscriber!

Yep, got my cup of tea already, as it happens! And yes, sitting comfortably!

Excellent review. Thanks so much

The 104 is cardioid and the 105 is a super-cardioid which may be the better choice for a room that is not too well treated for intrusive acoustic artifacts. So. . there's that to consider :-)

I love you reviews/comparisons! Could you please make a review of the Sennheiser MD441U and compare it to the Shure KSM8?

I like your channel a lot!! i think you review microphones extremely well. I'm having a hard time trying to find a good microphone for me. Im a baritone and I sing pop music. I already have a rode NT1A but i dont know it does not fit my voice correctly.

Great.. Ur videos are v relaxing too :)

Do you have a favourite sound card/audio interface for recording vocals?

You need coloured XLRs, won't get confused between channels

Hello Anton, my congratulations for your wonderful videos that I have seen many times. I need your opinion and help please. I have 2 Akg c636 and I am a baritone singer, and my wife is mezzo-soprano do you think it would be better for us to switch to Neumann? Thanks

Thank you very much for this amazing and accurate review of these awesome mics. Sometimes is hard to test every single of these mics at the store but which one will you recommend for a baritone vocals like Jim Morrison, Chris Cornell and Dave Gahan (Depeche Mode) vocals alike. Thanks for your work

Best for bass singers? 104 plus? Since it seems to pick up the lows better than the two.

impressive review for the beginner or pro

¡Gracias!

I am doubting between the 105 and the 104 plus. I have a baritone voice and sing jazz, latin and a bit pop. I do have a bit of a low voice and was wondering if the low end in the 104 plus is going to help that low end or if it's going to be in the way. Also with the P's and the S. I do try to control them but what would help me more??

Great comparison. Very detailed and well thought out. Which would you recommend for tenor sax in a live setting? I'm leaning towards the 104. I currently use an Audix OM7, but isn't optimal for sax, in my opinion.

I have an Asus Essence STX II sound card, Rupert Neve RNHP precision headphone amp and Neumann NDH 20 headphone. I like the 104 plus better, little more rounder and smooth and more flat. Sutle differences but they are there.

Thanks again!

Guessing that the circuitry is being used for (literally) equalisation, as well as (probably) impedance matching. Odd. The Motorola 14106B doesn't appear to be anything to do with audio (it's a hex Schmitt trigger, FWIW!), so have no idea what it's doing in the circuit. Can't identify the other IC, but probably an op-amp of some description, which is only to be expected. Plus a few SMD transistors, again, unidentifiable.

thanks for these great reviews Anton! what would you recommend for a soft female whispery vocals? genre: synth. - if you have any time and have considered this at all that is. Would be very grateful, as I find it to be a bit of a jungle.

when you say " no " when unmuting the wrong one ... I LOVE IT hahah xD have to giggle every time :D easily earned sub and like ;) see you later !

New subscriber. This is a fantastic comparison review. I'm very interested in purchasing the microphone. What is ideal KMS for a male vocal? My voice is rich in texture and sounds smooth. I lean more towards R&B vocals. Thanks

What is your opinion between the E965 and KSM 105 ? Thanks.

The AKG C 535 EB microphone sounds as good as the Neumann KMS 105. It would be interesting if you compared them, please do it! Congratulations for the your videos and explanations!

Two great mics. My question is whether to get a Neumann KMS 105 or a Sennheiser e965

I want to buy these Neumann microphones for my friends. 1) for Male, he's lyric baritone, he likes jazz & classic and a little gospel. 2) For females, sopranos, They sings Pop, Ballad & often times they sings whispery. Would you help me to choose which suits best for them? Because i can't decide even though i watched lots of videos

Just stumbled upon your videos, your analysis actually reminds me of Don Mei from Mei Leaf in Camden. Do you live in a similar area? It's a gong fu tea company, actually very good tea

You're obviously a professional. That begs the question as to why you are holding two very sensitive transducers in the same hand? Other than that minor detail it was a very useful review.

What is the term he is using for sweetness? Mescare? Never heard that before

Would you recommend the KMS104 or 104+ for a male baritone voice?

Bonjour monsieur. J'ai une question. Qu'est ce qui serait le mieu pour une voix d'homme , registre baryton et qui serait au dessus en qualités que le Neumann kms 104 plus ??

i have some red wine! negro amaro 2012 thanks to the best mic tester around i especially appreciate that you stay on the same levels between two div. mics hicks!!! sorry

This mic costs 1700 usd in India

104plus 如何？

It was nice until you start this one and this one!!! What is this one?? would be nice to pout it on the screen maybe!!??

Your preamps or board does not do these mics justice.

Mics are supposed to be sung through. Not taken apart and played with. Just sing through them as they were set up by the manufacturer. High mid low. Mascara is generally a smudgy mess that’s difficult to get right btw. Bad metaphor.

So these are all intended for females? Wow, well that's a bummer. I thought perhaps the 104 Plus would be a nice in between on the 105 and the Earthworks. Had hoped to marry the top of the KMS 105 and the low end of the earthworks

to my ears the 105 wins

104 all day longggggggg!

I have 105 is great for singing but not the best for spoken word. 104 is defenitely bette for spoken word.

Stop using your hand to hold two mics. You are holding the 105 much closer than the 104 - and then say the 104 is quieter. Use a mic stand to be fair to each mic. Gees. It isn’t an accurate comparison.

Now we know why everybody shouldn't be testing microphones on the internet...the chance of passing on misinformation is too great.

You're cool af but I wish you'd get to the point quicker.