Description
The Neumann TLM 103, a budget-friendly alternative to the U 87, offers professional sound quality with a large-diaphragm condenser capsule for refined, full tones ideal for vocals and instruments. Its transformerless circuitry and cardioid pattern capture clear audio while reducing background noise. Compact and versatile, it suits various recording scenarios. With low self-noise and high SPL handling, it’s a go-to for project studios and broadcast.
Classic Neumann Sound
The Neumann TLM 103 offers a classic Neumann sound with elevated presence, providing a crisp, clean, and full tone similar to the heralded U 87 microphone, making it a budget-friendly option for project studios, producers, and vocalists.
Compact and Versatile Design
With its compact body, the TLM 103 is ideal for tight recording spaces such as over a snare, inside a kick drum, or in front of a small guitar amp. Its cardioid polar pattern effectively reduces ambient noise and instrument bleed, ensuring clear recordings.
Technical Excellence
Featuring transformerless circuitry, the TLM 103 delivers technical excellence with a remarkably low self-noise of only 7 dBA and a high sensitivity of -32.5 dBV, making it suitable for various recording setups and environments. It can handle high SPLs up to 138 dB without distortion, ensuring clarity in recordings.
Wide Range of Applications
Primarily designed for project studios and broadcast use, the TLM 103 has found its place in renowned studios as a modern alternative to the U 87. Its balanced sound with enhanced presence, along with its cardioid pattern and transformerless circuitry, makes it versatile for speech, vocals, drums, guitar amps, piano, and even classical recordings for cello and double bass.
- Large-diaphragm condenser capsule derived from the classic U 87 microphone
- Balanced sound with enhanced presence
- Cardioid pattern reduces background noise
- Transformerless circuitry with high SPL capability
- Extremely low self-noise of only 7 dBA
- XLR 3-pin output
- 48V phantom powered
- Includes swivel mount and wooden box
Primary Applications: Studio Recording
Form Factor: Large Diaphragm Mic / Stand/Boom Mount
Intended Sound Sources: Vocals, Instruments
Sound Field: Mono
Element Type: Condenser
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Orientation: Side Address
Circuitry: Solid-State
Pad: No
High-Pass Filter: No
Frequency Range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL: 138 dB SPL (.5% THD)
Off-Axis Rejection:
>2 dB at 60°
>10 dB at 120°
>25 dB at 180°
Impedance: 50 Ohms
Load Impedance: 1000 Ohms
Sensitivity: -32.5 dBV at 1 kHz into 1 Kilohms
Dynamic Range: 131 dB A-Weighted
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:
76.5 dB CCIR
87 dB A-Weighted
Equivalent Noise Level:
7 dB A-Weighted
17.5 dB CCIR
Analog Output: 1x XLR 3-Pin Male (on Mic)
Power Sources: Phantom Power
Color: Black
Dimensions: ø: 2.4 x L: 5.2″ / ø: 6 x L: 13.2 cm
Weight: 15.87 oz / 450 g
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