Neumann TLM 103

The new standard for home studios and the music industry. The microphone for anyone who, even on a limited budget, does not want to compromise on the uncompromising Neumann 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.

It is available in matt nickel and matt black.

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 1 swivel joint

Specifications:

- Acoustic system: pressure gradient

- Sensitivity at 1 kHz/1 kOhm: 23 mV/Pa

- Min. load impedance: 1000 Ohms

- CCIR noise level: 17.5 dB

- Noise level by A: 7 dB-A

- CCIR signal-to-noise ratio (94 dB SPL): 76.5 dB

- Signal to Noise Ratio A (94 dB SPL): 87 dB

- Max. Sound pressure level (SPL) at < 0.5% distortion: 138 dB

- Max. output voltage: 13 dBu

- Microphone Amplifier Dynamic Range (A): 131 dB

- Power supply voltage (P48, IEC 61938): 48 V ± 4 V

- Supply current (P48, IEC 61938): 3 mA

- Connector: XLR 3M

- Diameter: 60 mm

- Length: 132 mm