Description
The TLM 103 has quickly become one of the biggest successes in Neumann’s history. Its pristine, clear sound is a modern update on the classic U87. The TLM 103 is a transformer less cardioid condenser microphone with a gentle presence boost for a stunningly direct sound with breathtaking definition and ultra low noise.
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. A unique feature of the TLM 103 is its impressively deep yet controlled low end, perfect for sonorous voices and powerful bass instruments.
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 1 | 17.5 dB |
| Equivalent noise level, A-weighted 2 | 7 dB-A |
| Maximum SPL for THD 0.5% 3 | 138 dB |
| Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR (re. 94 dB SPL) 4 | 76.5 dB |
| Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted (re. 94 dB SPL) 5 | 87 dB |
| Maximum output voltage | 13 dBu |
| Supply voltage (P48, IEC 61938) | 48 V ± 4 V |
| Current consumption (P48, IEC 61938) | 3 mA |
