Neumann TLM 102 Condenser Studio Microphone (Nickel)

Big sound in a small package

The TLM 102 microphone delivers a finely tuned sound signature, especially accenting 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.

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 also reproduces sound pressure levels of up to 144 dB (e.g. very loud trumpet at a distance of 10 cm) with great clarity: open, detailed, with powerful bass and refined treble.

* Easy handling for vocal and instrumental recordings

* Distortion-free sound even at extreme sound pressure levels

* Slight treble boost for brilliant sound

* Built-in pop shield

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, CCIR: 21 dB

Equivalent noise level, A-weighted: 12 dB-A

Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR (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