Classic proportions combined with attractive style and fresh ideas - the TLM 107 perfectly embodies Neumann's philosophy of "innovation grounded in tradition." Eschewing vintage and retro nostalgia, the TLM 107, which meets standards, is an impressive modern studio microphone.
Its wide range of functionality and high reproduction accuracy, closely resembling the original, makes the TLM 107 a versatile tool, unlocking the widest freedom in mixing and post-production.
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The latest sound sensor, specifically designed for this microphone, is impressive for its outstanding pulse accuracy. The sequence of five polar patterns - omnidirectional, cardioid, bidirectional, supercardioid, and hypercardioid - is unusual for a large-diaphragm microphone capsule.
The TLM 107 ensures optimal sound not only for cardioid parameters it also guarantees maximum accuracy across the entire frequency range for all other directional characteristics. The sound always remains balanced, with virtually linear reproduction up to 8 kHz and a slight increase in high frequencies, giving the voice naturalness and freshness.
Particular attention has been given to the natural reproduction of speech sounds, especially the critical sound of "s". The acoustic grille is optimized for low sensitivity to sharp sounds. Additionally, the sound transducer has edge loading, and both diaphragms are grounded. In particular, this provides significant resistance to dust and moisture sensitivity.
Uncompromising sound design
The transformerless circuitry ensures a high degree of linearity and a wide dynamic range. Its own noise, barely reaching 10 dB, is practically inaudible. The maximum sound pressure level at 141 dB SPL can be increased to 153 dB SPL using the pre-attenuator (Pad). This allows the TLM 107 to capture the sound of even the loudest instruments without distortion.
The linear settings of the Low Cut at 40 Hz and 100 Hz are well-suited for practical recording situations. The 40 Hz setting effectively reduces noise interference below the range of fundamental tones (where 41 Hz is the frequency of the E string on a double bass), while the 100 Hz setting is optimized for speech and vocals (where 100 Hz corresponds to the lowest notes of a baritone voice).
Innovative management concept
For the first time, all customizable microphone functions are intuitively adjustable using the navigation switch. The visual feature is represented by a backlit display with a chrome border, showing the current mode, while the Pad and Low Cut status are reflected by LEDs on the left and right of the switch.
To not distract the performer, the switch and display are located on the back of the microphone. The display automatically turns off after 10 seconds.
Features:
- Large-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone
- Polar patterns: omnidirectional, cardioid, figure-8, supercardioid, hypercardioid
- Control panel with switch and LED indicators
- Low self-noise level: 10 dB
- Impedance: 50 Ohms
- Minimum load impedance: 1000 Ohms
- Transformerless circuit
- Connector: XLR
- Phantom power
- Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz
- Sensitivity: 11 mV/Pa
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 84
- Maximum sound pressure level: 141 dB
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 64 x 145 x 64 mm
- Weight: 445 g
Package includes:
- Neumann microphone
- Neumann EA 4 mount
- Wooden case
- Documentation