Product Description

The TLM 103 is the ideal large-diaphragm microphone for all professional and semi-professional applications requiring the utmost in sound quality on a limited budget. It's the mic for everyone who, despite budget limitations, does not want to do without the uncompromising Neumann sound.

By utilizing the tried and true transformerless circuit found in numerous Neumann microphones, the TLM 103 features yet-unattained low self-noise and the highest sound pressure level transmission. The capsule, derived from that used in the U 87, has a cardioid pattern, is acoustically well-balanced and provides extraordinary attenuation of signals from the rear.

Applications

Due to the universal cardioid pattern, straightforward handling, extremely low self-noise level, and finally, the price, the TLM 103 is predestined for all demanding applications from home recording to professional broadcasting and commercial recording studios.

Polar pattern

The TLM 103 is equipped with a large-diaphragm capsule with cardioid pattern. By focusing on this pattern -- used in most recording situations -- the attenuation of unwanted rear sound has been optimized. Off-axis sounds are rendered naturally while isolation is increased. This also leads to a high feedback suppression when the microphone is used in live situations or where loudspeaker playback is a factor.

Acoustic features

The TLM 103 is addressed from the front, marked with the red Neumann logo on the microphone body. The K 103 large diaphragm capsule is based on the K 87, well known from the U 67 / U 87 microphones.The capsule has a flat frequency response up to about 5 kHz, and above that, a wide flat 4 dB presence boost.

The large wire mesh headgrille protects the capsule from plosive sounds and effectively prevents pop noises. These characteristics are achieved without resorting to corrective resonance effects.

Therefore, the microphone maintains an excellent impulse response and reproduces the finest details of music and speech without coloration.

Electrical features

With just 7 dB-A / 17.5 dB CCIR, the self-noise level of the TLM 103 is so reduced that even the smallest signals are reproduced basically noise-free. As it is capable of handling sound pressure levels up to 138 dB without distortion, the TLM 103 provides a dynamic range of 131 dB (A-weighted).

The letters TLM stand for "transformerless microphone". With TLM technology the usual output transformer is replaced by an electronic circuit. As with traditional transformers, it ensures good common mode rejection, and prevents RF interference that may influence the balanced audio signal.

This special Anniversary Set includes the Neumann EA1 shock mount and a deluxe aluminum case. zZounds is an authorized dealer of Neumann products.

Acoustical Operating Principle: Pressure gradient transducer

Directional Pattern: Cardioid

Frequency range: 20 Hz-20 kHz

Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm: 21 mV/Pa

Rated impedance: 50 ohms

Rated load impedance: 1000 ohms

Equivalent SPL CCIR 468-3: 17.5 dB

Equivalent SPL DIN/IEC 651: 7 dB-A

S/N ratio CCIR 468-3: 76.5 dB

S/N ratio DIN/IEC 651: 87 dB

Maximum SPL for THD 0.5%: 138 dB

Maximum output voltage: 13 dBu

Dyn. range of the mic. amplifier DIN/IEC 651: 131 dB

Supply voltage: 48 V +/- 4 V

Current consumption: 3 mA

Matching connector: XLR 3F

Weight: approx. 500 g

Diameter: 60 mm

Length: 132 mm

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging

Shipping Weight: 9 lbs

Shipping Dimensions: 17 x 14 x 7 in