Neumann TLM 102 Cardioid Condenser Microphone

The TLM 102 was developed as an universal talent for vocal and instrumental recordings. Its finely tuned sound signature especially accents the area of 8 to 12 kilohertz which is crucial for human voices. The recordings get a silky elegance which is typical for large diaphragm microphones; the voice gets a noble presence in the overall mix. Suddenly, there’s a natural, organic separation between your vocal and your acoustic guitar, for example. Nevertheless, the TLM 102 remains easy to handle and deals masterfully with critical consonants or sibilants: It has an integrated pop shield.

Features:

• Easy handling for vocal and instrumental recordings
• Distortion-free sound even at extreme sound pressure levels
• Slight treble boost for silky vocals (independent of music genre)
• Built-in pop shield
• Neumann quality at an affordable price

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-weighted) (rel. 94 dB SPL): 82 dB
• Maximum SPL for THD 0.5%): 144 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: XLR3F
• Weight: approx. 210 g
• Diameter: 52 mm
• Length: 116 mm

Applications:

• Vocal recordings in your home studio
• Miscellaneous instrumental recordings, even with loud signal sources, such as amps, drums and wind instruments
• Singer/Songwriter: great separation between acoustic guitar and vocal
• Easy to position, even in tight spaces