TLM 103 STUDIO

The new standard for home studios and the music industry. The microphone for anyone who, even on a limited budget, doesn't want to compromise on Neumann's uncompromising sound. A cardioid condenser microphone with low noise. The TLM 103 is a large-diaphragm microphone for professional and semi-professional use when maximum quality is required on a limited budget. Utilising design features proven in other Neumann microphones, the TLM 103 achieves unprecedentedly low self-noise at high SPL. The microphone capsule, derived from the U 87, has a cardioid directional characteristic, is acoustically balanced and achieves high attenuation of the rear sound. The K 103 capsule used is based on the K 87 type, known from the U 67 and U 87 microphones. It has a flat frequency curve up to 5 kHz, with a 4 dB lift at this frequency. The abbreviation TLM stands for "transformerless microphone". In this technology, the conventional output transformer is replaced by an electronic circuit, preventing high-frequency interference and other disturbing phenomena. The entire internal structure is flexibly mounted to eliminate noise. The frequency range starts below 20 Hz and therefore even low bass frequencies are picked up by the microphone without colouring the sound. For this reason, it is recommended to use the WS 87 wind protection or the PS 15 PS 20 pop filter. Features Large-diaphragm cardioid microphone Pressure-gradient transducer with single diaphragm capsule Transformerless circuitry Exceptionally low noise: 7 dB(A) Suitable for home and professional studios High-quality professional microphone at an affordable price Package includes SG 2 swivel joint and wooden carrying case (basic version) Accessories EA 1 flexible mount Pop filter PS 20 Wind protector WS 87 Technical parameters Name Value Acoustic system pressure gradient Directional characteristic cardioid Frequency range 20 ... 20 000 Hz Sensitivity at 1 kHz1 kOhm 23 mVPa Nominal impedance 50 Ohms Min. load impedance 1 000 Ohms Noise level according to CCIR 17.5 dB Noise level according to A 7 dB-A Signal-to-noise ratio by CCIR (94 dB SPL) 76.5 dB Signal-to-noise ratio by A (94 dB SPL) 87 dB Max. sound Pressure Level (SPL) at < 0.5% distortion 138 dB Max. output voltage 13 dBu Supply voltage (P48, IEC 61938) 48 V ± 4 V Supply current (P48, IEC 61938) 3 mA Connector XLR 3M Weight 500 g Diameter 60 mm Length 132 mm