Description

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TLM 103 Studio Microphone

Large diaphragm capsule derived from the classic U 87 microphoneBalanced sound with enhanced presenceCardioid patternTransformerless circuitry with high SPL capabilityExtremely low self-noise: only 7 dB-A

A MODERN CLASSIC

The TLM 103 is a cardioid microphone with a large diaphragm condenser capsule derived from the classic K67/87 capsule of the legendary Neumann U 87. However, the TLM 103 has a slightly more modern voicing with a wide presence boost for frequencies above 5 kHz. Its very direct yet refined sound is perfect for vocals, and solo instruments that pop out of the mix without effort.

TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE

Its high sensitivity of 23 mV/Pa, ensures ultra low noise even with budget preamps and audio interfaces or vintage tube equipment. At the same time, the TLM 103 can handle enormous sound pressure levels of up to 138 dB without the need for preattenuation. Its vast dynamic range of 131 dB makes the TLM 103 a very easy to use studio microphone as it will capture anything from a soft whisper to a thunderous bass drum without adding noise or distortion.

EXTREMELY VERSATILE

The TLM 103 was primarily designed for project studios and broadcast use, but due to its outstanding performance was soon embraced by renowned studios as a more modern-sounding alternative to the U87 e.g. for speech, vocals, drums, guitar amps, and piano. The TLM 103 is also often used as a spot mic in classical recordings e.g. for cello and double bass.

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Acoustic Principle
Pressure gradient transducer Pressure gradient transducer Pressure gradient transducer

Directional pattern
Cardioid Cardioid Selectable: omni, wide cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, figure-8

Frequency Range
20 Hz – 20 kHz 20 Hz – 20 kHz 20 Hz – 20 kHz

Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 Ω
11 mV/Pa −39 dBV ± 1 dB 23 mV/Pa –32.5 dBV ± 1 dB 11 mV/Pa ≙ –39.2 dBV ± 1 dB

Rated Impedance
50 Ω 50 Ω 50 Ω

Self-noise, A-weighted
12 dB-A 7 dB-A 10 dB-A

Maximum SPL for THD 0.5%
144 dB 138 dB 141 dB; 153 dB with PAD

Current consumption (P48, IEC 61938)
3.5 mA 3 mA 3.2 mA

Matching Connector
XLR XLR XLR

Weight & Dimensions
ca. 210 g, 52 x 116 mm / 7.4 oz, 2.05 x 4.57″ ca. 450 g, 60 x 132 mm / 15.87 oz, 2.36 x 5.2″ ca. 445 g, 64 x145 mm / 15.7 oz, 2.52 x 5.71″

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