Feature:
Simplest things are the best. No switches, and its a fixed pattern. A true vocal mic. Its a U87 without the transformer, switches and and the extra patterns.

Quality:
Build quality is what you would expect from a German company like Neumann. The finish on this mic is Ace, no marks, no cheapness, just solid construction and amazing craft. I also have alot of time for another great brand AKG, but still prefer the Neumann sound overall.

Value:
I payed alot for this mic and bought it as a set with its shockmount. If stolen, i would replace it in a heartbeat. Its a million miles better than 'ANY' chinese mic like the SE's and the like. Its only takes a few good listens to see hear the difference in reproduction of sound qaulity and resolution pick up. The chinese mics tend to be harsh, brittle, and lack definition, no matter what the Ad says.

Desirability:
It looks the business, small yet solid, smart and beautifully formed, and has the Neumann brand to look up to. It looks as good as it sounds IMO. The mic has a Pro look and its much better to look at than some of the cheaper bulky mics.

Sound:
Dont be fooled by some of the reviews below, they don't even list preamps used, etc. The sound of this mic is just like a classic u87. It has the same characteristics throughout. We put a TLM 103 up against a hired in u87, and used a Summit Tube Preamp, going into the Apogee Rosetta 800 into Logic Pro. For monitoring, we used a pair of high end Adam S3a's. We recorded a Male RnB Vocalist with a smooth Donell Jones styled voice. The vocals came out like for like on both mics, and neither mic was any better. Both mics had the same classic Neuammn sound, with that unique midrange presence, and both mics cut right through the mixes with vivid detail, with no Eq applied. The sound was full and rounded with slight low midrange warmth, with just about enough air to make the vocals sound natural yet open and defined. We normally use either hire in a u87 (classic) or a AT4060 tube mic. But since we tried out the 103, our vocalists all prefer it, especially over the AT4060, which tends to sound darker than the neumann. Overall, the TLM 103 sounds so close to the bigger bro, that in a blind vocal test, you wouldnt know which to choose. We ended up buying one after all out tests and looks like we dont need to hire that 87 ever again.

Ease of Use:
How easy can it get, A high quality cable, a decent mic pre, and started recording in pro qaulity.

Support:
Never needed them.

Overall:
I have tried so many mics, and really loved the way the U87 sounded with our vocalists. After hiring the U87 for over 2 years, i decided to try out the TLM 103, and it sounds the same, if not a little quieter. Its a mic for life, and its staying. For under $1000, this is the best and most convincing sounding mic in market. Some say it lacks any character, or it sounds lifeless. Thats becuase they are used to scooped sounding mics like the classic clones, or they have a problem source in the first place.

Feature:
The only one that counts: The Sound. Oh yes, all that reliability I've gained over the last 8 years. And all the time I've saved over placing a mic that would be substandard to this one.

Quality:
I use two of these in a home stereo, live to two track HD recording. I treat them with great respect. After eight years, they still work great.

Value:
Yes, definetly.

Desirability:
This is a great looking mic. Almost intimidating, especially in the vertical X-Y I have them in.

Sound:
Detailed, spot on, full and round with harmonics from woodwinds. I record weekly with celtic ensemble, pipes, cello, fiddle, drum -- live to two track. Not just nice sound -- terrific reproduction. Highs aren't brassy, bottom full. Great, have used two of these since they came out.

Ease of Use:
Very easy. Saves me hours a week, easily.

Support:
Haven't needed any. I do use Neuman cables as well. They really beat out the move expensive XLR's that I tried.

Overall:
You know, I have looked for a better product, mostly because I like finding out about new gear. Sadly, I have not been able to find better mike for under multiple thousands of dollars (I say Sadly because I love buying new gear, but I also love the wisdom of a choice that has saved me time, increased my value as a muscian over several years). Best for my purposes would be C12, but that's out of my league. These are that, but they didn't cost 6K a piece, either.