Neumann TLM 102 Compact Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Studio Condenser Microphone - Black

The TLM 102 offers all of the typical design components of a Neumann microphone in a smaller size and smaller price. A gleaming grille ring and matte black finish make this a beautiful mic to sing into, but the TLM 102 is most impressive in terms of sound. A newly developed large-diaphragm capsule (cardioid) with a maximum sound pressure level of 144 dB is used. This allows very loud sound sources, like drums and amps, to not overload the mic. Quiet instruments also benefit from the very fast transient response. However its most important applications are in the realm of vocals and speech. The TLM 102 has minimal coloration and a linear frequency response (with a slight boost above 6 kHz), for excellent presence in the voice. An elastic suspension for the capsule suppresses structure-borne noise. A pop screen integrated into the grille prevents plosives in vocals and speech. The TLM 102 defines a new generation of Neumann studio microphones.

Features:

• Large-diaphragm microphone
• Cardioid polar pattern
• Pressure gradient transducer
• Smaller-scale Neumann design
• 144 dB sound pressure level
• Slight presence boost above 6 kHz
• Transformerless circuitry