Overrated vs Underrated Studio Gear: Pro Audio Engineer’s Real Rankings

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Is the TLM-103 actually worth it? What about budget interfaces, studio monitors, and boutique plugins? let me break down the most talked-about studio gear and share my honest take on what's overrated vs underrated, based on 20 years of experience in the studio. Whether you're an aspiring music producer, home studio engineer, or just trying to make smart decisions with your budget, my goal is to cut through the hype and shill, and give you an honest take based on my experience. Let's talk: Microphones (yes, we talk about the TLM-103) Studio monitors Plugins & outboard gear My gear picks that are actually worth it Drop your picks in the comments. I want to know what you think is overrated or underrated. GEAR LINKS: What I use for audio: (affiliated unless noted otherwise) My Voiceover Mic: (Not Affiliated) https://www.dachmanaudio.com/products/da-87se My Interface: https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/item--ANEDISCRT4PROSYN?siid=317635 My VoiceOver Preamp: https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/item--BLAAUTEURMK3?siid=313551 My Main Monitors: https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/item--NEUKH120II?siid=335650 My Headphones: https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/item--BEYDT770PRO250?siid=302076 My LiN76 Compressor: https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/item--LIALIN76?siid=322099 My Camera Gear: My Main camera: https://amzn.to/40Q93bY My Main Lens: https://amzn.to/3GD2Wkx My Main On Camera Microphone: https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/item--RODVMNTG?siid=272904 My B Lens: https://amzn.to/44GwEgB My Softbox: https://amzn.to/3EyfA2Q Subscribe for real-world, no-hype recording insights: www.Youtube.com/@UC7erPUP_HjRQvLg53ck1_Aw Follow me on TikTok/IG: @andrew_chapman #MusicProduction #HomeStudio #AudioGear #MusicProducer #StudioGear #OverratedUnderrated #AudioEngineer #GearReview #TLM103 #recordingstudio Timestamps: Intro: 0:00 Who am I: 1:13 The SM7B: 2:11 Neumann TLM 103: 4:18 Fake Neumann Mics: 5:51 Yamaha NS10: 7:57 Warm Audio WA73: 10:30 A Designs Pacifica: 12:23 CAPI VP26: 14:03 Rode NT5: 15:46 Outro: 16:59