The TLM 103 is a large-diaphragm microphone that is perfect for professional and semi-professional audio recording tasks. It provides high-quality sound at an affordable price. The microphone uses Neumann's reliable transformerless circuitry, which results in a very low level of self-noise and the ability to handle high sound pressure levels.
The TLM 103 has a cardioid pickup pattern, which means it captures sound sources in front of it while rejecting unwanted sounds from behind. This makes it great for a variety of recording tasks in studios, as off-axis sound sources still sound natural. It is particularly well-suited for concert recordings and working with studio monitors to avoid acoustic feedback.
The microphone is versatile and can be used in home studios, professional recording studios, commercial recording, dubbing, and broadcasting studios. It is easy to use and provides excellent sound quality for its price range.
The TLM 103 features a large acoustically transparent protective grille, which protects against explosive consonants and plosives without the need for extra filters. This allows for excellent transient response and faithful reproduction of the natural sound of various instruments, vocals, and speech.
In terms of electrical specifications, the TLM 103 has an impressively low self-noise level of 7 dBA, allowing it to capture low-volume signals without introducing much noise. It can handle sound pressure levels of up to 138 dB without distortion. The microphone utilizes transformerless technology, which provides high common mode rejection and protection against RF interference.
To minimize the impact of structural noise on the microphone's performance, the TLM 103 has a secure mounting system with elastic suspensions. The capsule is also mounted on an additional elastic suspension to further reduce interference from structural noise and plosives. The microphone has a linear frequency response down to 20 Hz, ensuring undistorted reproduction of low-frequency signals. Additional accessories like the elastic suspension EA 1 are included to address any issues with structural noises and plosives.
The TLM 103 has a cardioid polar pattern, a sensitivity of 23 mV/Pa, an impedance of 50 Ohms, and a recommended load impedance of 1000 Ohms. It has a signal-to-noise ratio of 87 dB and can handle a sound pressure level of 138 dB. The microphone is available in black.
The package includes the microphone, a shock mount, and documentation.