Neumann's most affordable large-diaphragm condenser microphone, the TLM 102 is a true Neumann, designed and built in Germany with great attention put into to every detail. It brings Neumann's big sound to even the smallest studio. Compared to its more pricey siblings, it's reduced in size and features, but never compromised in quality, blending Neumann's renowned technical excellence with beautifully balanced sound, delivering silky vocals, crisp guitars and powerful drums.

Thanks to its enormous 132 dB dynamic range and a exceptionally uniform cardioid pickup pattern, it's very easy to use in home and project studios, and demanding live applications as well. Plus its uncolored sound and fast transient response make it an excellent choice for vocals—both male and female—along with a wide range of instruments, like acoustic and electric guitar, bass and double bass, drums, percussion, brass, saxophone and more. It's a true workhorse that works great for essentially any audio capture environment.

It comes in your choice of Nickel or Black finish.

Applications

• Professional and home recording studios
• Live sound/concert halls
• Broadcast
• Film/foley/voiceovers

Includes

• TLM 102
• EA 4 shockmount
• Carton box

Features

• Compact microphone with genuine Neumann large diaphragm capsule
• Uniform cardioid pattern
• Transformerless circuitry for high SPLs without distortion
• Very low self-noise
• Gentle treble lift for silky highs
• Integrated pop screen
• True Neumann quality at a very affordable price
• Comes in your choice of Nickel or Black

Specifications

• Acoustical operating principle: Pressure gradient transducer
• Directional Pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency Range: 20 Hz ... 20 kHz
• Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kΩ: 11 mV/Pa
• Rated Impedance: 50 Ω
• Rated load impedance: 1 kΩ
• Equivalent noise level, CCIR ¹: 21 dB
• Equivalent noise level, A-weighted ²: 12 dB-A
• Maximum SPL for THD 0.5% ³: 144 dB
• Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR (re. 94 dB SPL) *: 73 dB
• Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted (re. 94 dB SPL) **: 82 dB
• Maximum output voltage: 13 dBu
• Supply voltage (P48, IEC 61938): 48 V ± 4 V
• Current consumption (P48, IEC 61938): 3.5 mA
• Matching connector: XLR 3 F
• Weight (approx.): 210 g (260 g lt. BA)
• Dimensions (Ø x L): 52mm x 116mm
• Note:
  • ¹ According to IEC 60268-1; CCIR-weighting acccording to CCIR 468-3, quasi peak; A-weighting according to IEC 61672-1, RMS
  • ² According to IEC 60268-1; CCIR-weighting acccording to CCIR 468-3, quasi peak; A-weighting according to IEC 61672-1, RMS
  • ³ Measured as equivalent el. input signal
  • * According to IEC 60268-1; CCIR-weighting acccording to CCIR 468-3, quasi peak; A-weighting according to IEC 61672-1, RMS
  • ** According to IEC 60268-1; CCIR-weighting acccording to CCIR 468-3, quasi peak; A-weighting according to IEC 61672-1, RMS