Neumann
Neumann TLM 102
Large-diaphragm condenser, cardioid, transformerless; compact
Power Phantom P48 (IEC 61938).
- Type
- Condenser
- Pattern
- Cardioid
- Sensitivity
- −39.2 dBV/Pa computed
- Self-noise
- 12 dB(A)
- Among 258 condensers: quieter than 74%
- Among 272 mics: quieter than 75%
- Max SPL
- 144 dB SPL
- Among 277 condensers: takes louder sound than 79%
- Among 343 mics: takes louder sound than 75%
- Rated range
- 20 – 20k Hz
- Released
- 2009
vs 99 side-address condensers
Quieter than 51% of 99 side-address condensers.
Each stripe is one side-address condenser with a published self-noise, and each bar counts them; further right means quieter. This mic is in blue.
vs 107 side-address condensers
Takes louder sound than 79% of 107 side-address condensers.
Each stripe is one side-address condenser with a published max SPL, and each bar counts them; further right means it takes louder sound. This mic is in blue.
Instruments sources recommend it for most
3 of 4; all under Recommended for.
Proximity effect: the bass it gains up close
From the manual, p. 11.
Free field, IEC 60268-4 (as printed under the graphs). Distance not stated. The solid curve is the nominal response; the dashed lines are its tolerance band.
Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.
Polar pattern
From the manual, p. 11.
Free field, IEC 60268-4. Each curve is drawn on one side only (125 Hz to 1 kHz left, 2 to 16 kHz right); the pattern is taken as symmetric.
In practice
All specs
| From the manual | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capsule | pressure-gradient transducer, large diaphragmNot stated by the manufacturer: Principle stated; diaphragm size not stated. | p. 8 |
| Sensitivity | −39.2 dBV/Pa (11 mV/Pa)1 kHz into 1 kohm. Not stated by the manufacturer: Printed as 11 mV/Pa; converted with 20·log10(mV/1000). | |
| Self-noise | 12 dB(A)IEC 60268-1; A-weighted per IEC 61672-1, RMS | |
| Self-noiseCCIR 468 | 21 dBCCIR 468-3, quasi peak | |
| Max SPL | 144 dB SPL0.5% THD. THD of the amplifier at an input voltage equal to the capsule output at that SPL. | |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 82 dBA-weighted, re 94 dB SPL; also 73 dB, CCIR | |
| Output impedance | 50 ohm | |
| Rated load impedance | 1000 ohm | |
| Rated frequency range | 20 Hz to 20 kHz | |
| Powering | phantom P48 (IEC 61938) | |
| Current draw | 3.5 mA | |
| Connector | XLR-3 maleBalanced, transformerless output on a 3-pin XLR; the cable needs "XLR 3 F". | p. 9 |
| Weight | 210 g | p. 8 |
| Dimensions | 52 × 116 mmDiameter × length. | |
| Max. output voltage | 13 dBu | |
| Accessoriesselected | EA 1 elastic suspension, MNV 87 auditorium hanger, DS 120 and SG 2 stand mounts, MF 4 stand, WS 2 foam windscreen, PS 15 pop screen | p. 9 |
| From the Recording Hacks page | ||
| Released | 2009 | |
Documents
- TLM 102 Bedienungsanleitung / Operating Manual535661/A01
- Neumann TLM 102 | RecordingHacks.com
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Recommended for
By recording guides, engineers and mic makers, for this mic or an earlier version of it.