They are very different microphones. Self-noise is a very respectable 12dBA. The NT1 actually has a better bass response than the TLM 102 if the curves are to be believed. Rode NTK Vs Neumann TLM 102. Neumann, Rode / By admin. Yeah, the TLM 102 appears to have clarity and detail at the top end because it has a wide 5dB boost centered on 10 kHz, while the response of the RØDE NT1 is essentially flat. (Read also : Rode NTK Vs Neumann TLM 102 Comparison) On the other hand, Neumann TLM 103 may look very similar at first – except for the size. Rode NTK - Large 1 inch capsule with gold plated diaphragm - Class A valve circuitry - Wide dynamic range - Hand-selected and graded 6922 twin-triode valve. If you are looking for a truly top-notch condenser microphone that you can rely on for crystal-clear quality vocal recording, you make no mistake by considering to get either Rode NTK or Neumann TLM 102. A couple of thoughts here. Rode NTK Vs Neumann TLM 102 . Their entry-level TLM 102 is every ounce a Neumann thoroughbred and whilst it’s the most expensive mic in this review, its price is justified – because it’s a Neumann. It does look professional, and it feels rugged and durable. Rode NTK Vs Neumann TLM 102 Comparison. Compared to the sibling, Neumann TLM 102 is smaller and lighter. The TLM 102 is a no-nonsense 20Hz – 20kHz XLR cardioid microphone with no additional bells and whistles. The diameter is 52 mm, and the weight is only 210 grams. Neumann TLM 102 also has a similarly very low noise level, only the maximum SPL that is slightly lower than Rode NTK’s.