The Neumann TLM 102 Microphone is impressive in
terms of sound. The TLM 102 is ideal for the home recording and project
studio sector, as well as for the broadcasting area, especially when
clear lines of sight to the speakers are a priority.
The reduced
overall size contributes to an exceptionally compact appearance, which
unites all of the typical design components of a Neumann microphone. The
harmonious proportions and gleaming grille ring ensure that even at
first glance, the TLM 102 attracts attention.
The TLM 102 is
impressive in terms of sound: In the interior is a newly developed
large-diaphragm capsule (cardioid) with a maximum sound pressure level
of 144 dB, which permits the recording of percussion, drums, amps and
other very loud sound sources, for example. Instruments that are not
especially loud also benefit from the very fast transient response of
the TLM 102. However its most important applications are in the realm of
vocals and speech; a slight boost above 6 kHz provides for excellent
presence of the voice in the overall mix. Up to 6 kHz the frequency
response is extremely linear, ensuring minimal coloration and a clearly
defined bass range. The capsule has an elastic suspension for the
suppression of structure-borne noise. A pop screen integrated into the
grille serves to suppress plosives in vocal and speech recording.
Due
to its price and flexible field of application, the TLM 102 is ideal
for the home recording and project studio sector, as well as for the
broadcasting area, especially when clear lines of sight to the speakers
are a priority.
Neumann TLM 102 Microphone Features
- Large-diaphragm microphone with cardioid directional characteristic (pressure gradient transducer)
- Compact, characteristic but smaller-scale Neumann design
- Very high maximum sound pressure level
- Slight presence boost above 6 kHz
- Transformerless circuitry
Neumann TLM 102 Microphone Specifications
- Acoustical operating principle: Pressure gradient transducer
- Directional pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency range: 20 Hz ... 20 kHz
- Sensitivity: at 1 kHz into 1 kohm 11 mV/Pa
- Rated impedance: 50 ohms
- Rated load impedance: 1 kohms
- Equivalent noise level: CCIR1) 21 dB
- Equivalent noise level: A-weighted1) 12 dB-A
- Signal-to-noise ratio: CCIR1) (rel. 94 dB SPL) 73 dB
- Signal-to-noise ratio: A-weighted1) (rel. 94 dB SPL) 82 dB
- Maximum SPL for THD: 0.5%2) 144 dB
- Maximum output voltage: 13 dBu
- Dynamic range: A-weighted1) 132 dB
- Supply voltage: (P48, IEC 61938) 48 V ± 4 V
- Current consumption: (P48, IEC 61938) 3.5 mA
- Matching connector: XLR3F
- Weight approx: 260 g
- Diameter: 52 mm
- Length: 116 mm
Neumann TLM 102 Microphone Includes
- Neumann TLM-102 Microphone
- Stand Mount
- Limited 2-Year Warranty