Neumann TLM 102 Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone - Nickel

Neumann developed the TLM 102 as a universal talent for vocal and instrumental recordings. Its finely tuned sound signature especially accents the area of 8 to 12 kHz which is crucial for human voices. The recordings get a silky elegance typical of large-diaphragm microphones; the voice gets a noble presence in the overall mix. Nevertheless, the TLM 102 remains easy to handle and deals masterfully with critical consonants or sibilants, thanks to the integrated pop shield.

The TLM 102 also processes extreme volume and jumps in dynamics without distortion. That makes it an excellent choice for miking loud amps and drums. It reproduces sound pressure levels of up to 144 dB (e.g. very loud trumpet at a distance of about 4") with great clarity: open, detailed, with powerful bass and refined treble.

The TLM 102 stands for legendary sound on a budget. Neumann remodeled the production and omitted non-vital functions such as pattern, pad, and low-cut switches. When you hear the TLM 102, you'll immediately notice what they did not omit: the Neumann sound, which remains faithful to its big role models.

The TLM series works with a transformerless output stage to enable a clean and direct sound, very "close" to the acoustic source, and a powerful bass transmission all the way down to the lowest frequencies. Its transformerless output stage also makes the microphone resistant to electromagnetic fields and minimizes transmission losses.

• For Vocal and Instrumental Recordings
• Cardioid Pattern Lowers Background Noise
• Handles up to 144 dB SPL Distortion-Free
• 8 to 12 kHz Treble Boost for Brilliance
• Large-Diaphragm Condenser Capsule
• Transformerless Output Stage
• Resistant to EMI
• Includes Stand Mount
• Integrated Pop Shield
• 48V Phantom Powered

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, 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) 4	73 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted (re. 94 dB SPL) 5	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
Diameter	52 mm
Length	116 mm

• 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
• 4) according to IEC 60268-1; CCIR-weighting acccording to CCIR 468-3, quasi peak; A-weighting according to IEC 61672-1, RMS
• 5) according to IEC 60268-1; CCIR-weighting acccording to CCIR 468-3, quasi peak; A-weighting according to IEC 61672-1, RMS