Pearl Microphone Laboratory
Pearl TL 44
Dual-diaphragm condenser with Pearl's rectangular capsule: two back-to-back cardioid outputs on one XLR-5, so the pattern (omni, cardioid, figure-8, 180° stereo) is set at the mixer
Power Phantom 48 V.
- Type
- Condenser
- Pattern
- Switchable, 3
- Sensitivity
- −35.9 dBV/Pa computed
- Self-noise
- 14 dB(A)
- Among 258 condensers: quieter than 59%
- Among 272 mics: quieter than 60%
- Max SPL
- 126 dB SPL
- Among 277 condensers: takes louder sound than 12%
- Among 343 mics: takes louder sound than 11%
- Rated range
- 20 – 20k Hz
- Released
- 2007
vs 99 side-address condensers
Quieter than 34% 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 17% 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.
Proximity effect: the bass it gains up close
From the catalog (Recording Hacks copy), p. 2.
Graph beside the omni symbol on the TL 4 / TL 44 page; relative dB, 2 dB per division. The pattern is made by mixing the front and back outputs; how, distance and room are not stated.
Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.
In practice
All specs
| From the catalog (Recording Hacks copy) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capsule | Pearl rectangular dual-membrane capsule, membranes back to back"the classic Pearl capsule with rectangular dual membranes mounted back-to-back in its compact body". | p. 1 |
| Sensitivity | −35.9 dBV/Pa (16 mV/Pa)Not stated by the manufacturer: Converted from "16 mV/Pa" (20·log10(0.016) = -35.9). | |
| Self-noise | 14 dB(A)IEC 179. "Self noise IEC-179: 14 dBA". | |
| Max SPL | 126 dB SPL"Max SPL: 126dB"; no THD figure. | |
| Output impedance | 100 ohm"Impedance: 100 ohms". | |
| Rated load impedance | 1000 ohmrecommended minimum. "Rec. min.load imp: 1K ohms". | |
| Rated frequency range | 20 Hz to 20 kHz"Frequency response: 20 Hz-20kHz"; no tolerance given. | |
| Powering | phantom 48 V"Operating voltage 48V"; "The circuit requires 48V phantom power which, when supplied, illuminates an LED." | |
| Current draw | 3.5 mA"Current consumption: 3,5 mA". | |
| Connector | XLR-5 male (two outputs)"Connector: 5-pin XLR"; gender not stated. | |
| Weight | 260 g | |
| Dimensions | 145 × 31 mm"Dimensions: 145x31 mm" (length × diameter, presumably). | |
| Finish | black ED lacquer"Finished in black ED-lacquer." | |
| Supplied accessories | AC01 aluminium case"The TL 4 and TL 44 come in an aluminium case AC01". Optional: shock mounts 1927 and 1928, windscreen 1930, cables 505/10 and 533/10, Rycote suspension and windshields. | |
| Preamplifier | Transformerless, "extremely quiet" | |
| Phantom indicator | LED lights when 48 V phantom is supplied | |
| Stereo use | 180° coincident stereo from the two outputs, set at the mixer | |
| RoHS | Compliant (Directive 2002/95/EC) | |
| From the Recording Hacks page | ||
| Released | 2007 | |
Documents
- Mono-Stereo Condenser Microphone TL 4 / TL 44brochure
- Pearl Microphone Laboratory TL 44 | RecordingHacks.com
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