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Neumann TLM 102 Large diaphragm condenser microphone

Name: Neumann TLM 102 Large diaphragm condenser microphone
Brand: Neumann
SKU: ADSRS_TML102-008626
Price: 17095.00 ZAR
Availability: InStock

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Description

Legendary Neumann Sound, Unmatched Value

The Neumann TLM 102, is a compact, large-diaphragm condenser microphone designed for professional and home studio use. This cardioid device is marketed as the brand’s most accessible model, offering German engineering and a high sound-pressure level capacity of 144dB. Its transformerless design ensures minimal self-noise, while an integrated pop screen and elastic suspension help produce a transparent, focused signal. Technical specifications highlight its suitability for vocals, percussion, and loud amplifiers, boasting a frequency range of 20Hz to 20kHz.

Silky Highs and Balanced Bottom End

The TLM 102 features a newly developed large-diaphragm cardioid capsule that preserves the authentic character of your performance with a remarkably linear response across the midrange. To help your tracks cut through a mix with sparkling clarity, it includes a subtle presence boost above 6 kHz, adding professional "air" to vocals and speech. Despite its size, the well-controlled proximity effect ensures a powerful, balanced bottom end for a truly rich sound.

Extreme Headroom with Transformerless Technology

As part of the TLM range, this microphone utilizes a transformerless output stage that replaces traditional transformers with an electronic circuit to block RF interference and minimize noise. This innovation allows for a vanishingly low self-noise level of 12 dB-A while enabling the mic to handle extreme sound pressure levels (SPL) up to 144 dB without distortion. This massive dynamic range makes it an ideal choice for everything from delicate vocals to screaming saxophone or loud guitar cabinets.

Smart Noise Suppression and Workflow

To ensure clean recordings in any environment, Neumann engineers integrated a pop screen directly into the grille to guard against plosives and breath noise. Furthermore, the capsule is elastically suspended to dampen structure-borne vibrations, effectively isolating your signal from stand noise or floor movements. Its compact, ergonomic design not only makes it easy to position in tight spaces - like in front of a drum kit - but also ensures a clear line of sight for broadcasters and vocalists.

Main features:

The most affordable Neumann condenser microphone ever
Custom-built large-diaphragm capsule is both accurate and versatile
Elastically suspended capsule is resistant to stand-borne vibrations
High-frequency presence boost allows vocals to cut through with clarity
Transformerless microphone technology keeps self-noise to a minimum
High SPL handling allows you to record loud sound sources with ease
Integrated pop screen guards against plosives and breath noise
Flat frequency response and wide dynamic range for versatile home studio use
Compact size for maximum portability and ease of use

Tech Specs:

Microphone Type: Condenser
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Diaphragm Size: Large diaphragm
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
Max SPL: 144 dB
Output Impedance: 50 ohms
Sensitivity: 1mV/Pa @ 1kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio: 82dB (A weighted)
Self Noise: 12dB (A weighted)
Connector: XLR
Colour: Satin Nickel
Power Source: 48V phantom power
Dimensions: 52 mm x 116 mm
Weight: 210g - 260g
Included Accessories: Stand Mount
Discover more Legendary Neumann Engineering [TLM 102]: https://www.neumann.com/en-us/products/microphones/tlm-102?variant=008626