Description
Neumann has been a pioneer in professional studio microphones for decades, consistently setting the benchmark for sound quality. The TLM 103 is a large diaphragm condenser microphone designed to deliver exceptional recording performance for professional and semi-professional applications. Combining the precision engineering Neumann is renowned for with an accessible price point, this microphone captures every nuance with clarity and detail. Its transformerless circuit design ensures extremely low self-noise, while the capsule, derived from the legendary U87, provides a cardioid pattern that is acoustically balanced and highly effective at rejecting unwanted rear signals. Perfect for vocals, instruments, and broadcast applications, the TLM 103 offers a combination of performance and affordability that makes it an ideal choice for serious audio professionals and enthusiasts alike. Paired with the EA1N shock mount, it ensures secure positioning and vibration isolation, allowing for consistent and high-quality recordings.
Key Features
- Transformerless Circuit Design:
Delivers extremely low self-noise and high signal fidelity, ensuring every recording captures even the subtlest details with precision. - Legendary U87-Derived Capsule:
Provides a cardioid pattern with balanced acoustics, offering excellent rear signal rejection for clear and focused recordings. - EA1N Shock Mount Included:
Supports the microphone securely while minimising vibrations, with a threaded adapter for easy connection to various stand sizes.
Professional Recording Quality:
The TLM 103 is crafted for both studio and semi-professional environments, delivering clean, detailed recordings across all sound sources. Its large diaphragm captures vocal nuances and instrumental textures with remarkable accuracy, while the high maximum sound pressure level ensures it can handle loud sources without distortion. Designed to meet the demands of professional engineers and musicians, the microphone provides reliable performance for voiceovers, podcasts, and music production alike. Its low noise floor and high sensitivity make it particularly suited for capturing delicate recordings with precision.
Durable and Reliable Design:
Constructed with Neumann’s meticulous attention to detail, the TLM 103 is built to last while maintaining consistent audio performance. The included EA1N shock mount reduces handling noise, while the swivel mount and threaded adapter offer flexible mounting options. Lightweight and compact, the microphone is easy to transport and position, making it a dependable choice for both studio and live recording setups. Its robust design ensures it performs reliably in a variety of recording environments.
Versatile Application:
Ideal for a wide range of professional recording scenarios, the TLM 103 excels with vocals, acoustic instruments, and broadcasting. The cardioid pattern provides focused sound capture while reducing unwanted ambient noise, making it suitable for diverse recording spaces. With its precise frequency response and high signal-to-noise ratio, the microphone delivers pristine audio quality, whether used in a home studio, professional production suite, or live recording session.
Specifications
- Acoustical operating principle: Pressure gradient transducer
- Directional Pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency Range: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
- Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm: 23 mV/Pa = –32.5 dBV ± 1 dB
- Rated Impedance: 50 ohms
- Rated load impedance: 1 kohms
- Equivalent noise level, CCIR: 17.5 dB
- Equivalent noise level, A-weighted: 7 dB-A
- Maximum SPL for THD 0.5%: 138 dB
- Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR (re. 94 dB SPL): 76.5 dB
- Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted (re. 94 dB SPL): 87 dB
- Maximum output voltage: 13 dBu
- Supply voltage (P48, IEC 61938): 48 V ± 4 V
- Current consumption (P48, IEC 61938): 3 mA
- Matching connector: XLR 3 F
- Weight: approx. 450 g
- Diameter: 60 mm
- Length: 132 mm
