Neumann
Neumann TLM 193
Large-diaphragm condenser, cardioid only, transformerless; no switches
Power Phantom, 48 V ± 4 V (P48, IEC 1938).
- Type
- Condenser
- Pattern
- Cardioid
- Sensitivity
- −35 dBV/Pa
- Among 204 condensers: more output than 64%
- Among 311 mics: more output than 75%
- Self-noise
- 10 dB(A)
- Among 258 condensers: quieter than 81%
- Among 272 mics: quieter than 82%
- Max SPL
- 140 dB SPL
- Among 277 condensers: takes louder sound than 62%
- Among 343 mics: takes louder sound than 56%
- Rated range
- 20 – 20k Hz
vs 75 side-address condensers
More output than 55% of 75 side-address condensers.
Each stripe is one side-address condenser with a published sensitivity, and each bar counts them; further right means more output. This mic is in blue.
vs 99 side-address condensers
Quieter than 61% 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 60% 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
Proximity effect: the bass it gains up close
From the manual, p. 10.
Free field, IEC 60268-4 (as printed under the graph). Distance not stated.
Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.
Polar pattern
From the manual, p. 10.
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. Rings every 5 dB, centre -25 dB.
In practice
All specs
| From the manual | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sensitivity | −35 dBV/Pa (18 mV/Pa)1 kHz into 1 kohm; serial numbers from 5825; also −39 dBV/Pa, serial numbers up to 5824 | p. 8 |
| Self-noise | 10 dB(A)IEC/DIN 651. "Equivalent SPL IEC/DIN 651 10 dB-A". | |
| Self-noiseCCIR 468 | 21 dBCCIR 468-3 | |
| Max SPL | 140 dB SPL0.5% THD. "Max. SPL for 0.5 % THD 140 dB": "THD of microphone amplifier at an input voltage equivalent to the capsule output at the specified SPL". The 2016 sheet repeats 140 dB for #5825 on. | |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 84 dBDIN/IEC 651, re 94 dB SPL; also 73 dB, CCIR 468-3 | |
| Dynamic range | 130 dBDIN/IEC 651. "providing a dynamic range of 130 dB (DIN/IEC 651)". | p. 3 |
| Output impedance | 50 ohmrated | p. 8 |
| Rated load impedance | 1000 ohmrated load | |
| Rated frequency range | 20 Hz to 20 kHz"Frequency range 20 Hz...20 kHz"; the amplifier is linear down to 20 Hz (p. 4). | |
| Powering | phantom, 48 V ± 4 V (P48, IEC 1938) | |
| Current draw | 3 mAThe 2016 sheet: 3.0 mA for #5825 on. | |
| Connector | XLR-3Balanced, transformerless output: pin 1 ground, pin 2 +, pin 3 -. | p. 2 |
| Weight | 480 gapprox. | p. 8 |
| Dimensions | 49 × 175 mmPrinted as "Ø 49 mm x 175 mm": diameter x length. | |
| Supplied accessories | SG 2 swivel mount; Wooden case"The microphone comes in a wooden case including the SG 2 swivel mount." | p. 2 |
| Max. output voltage | 13 dBu (3.5 V) | p. 8 |
| Diffuse-field response | Flat for sound arriving within about ±100° up to 10 kHz, so the diffuse-field response runs parallel to the on-axis curve up to 10 kHz | p. 3 |
| Series | fet 100 series; TLM stands for transformerless microphone | |
| Version | TLM 193, matte black (Cat. No. 08381) | p. 4 |
| Selected accessories | EA 1 / EA 2 elastic suspensions, DS 120 stereo bar, MNV 87 auditorium hanger, PS 15 / PS 20 a popscreens, WS 89 windscreen, N 248 and BS 48 i power supplies, IC 3 mt / IC 4 cables | p. 11 |
| Windscreen WS 89 | Wind noise attenuation 27 dB; about 3 dB less at 15 kHz | p. 13 |
| From the product page | ||
| Capsule | K 89 dual-diaphragm large-diaphragm capsule, elastically mounted"It uses the same K 89 large diaphragm capsule" as the TLM 170 R, "a modern, edge-terminated design". The manual (p. 3): "a dual-membrane capsule", elastically mounted against structure-borne noise. | |
Documents
- TLM 193 Bedienungsanleitung / Operating Instructions, Publ. 08/11068844/A04
- GN-Info 074948/A03, 05/2016: "TLM 193 Technical Data"German, English
- TLM 193neumann.com
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