Small, Smart & Powerful
The TLM 102 brings Neumann quality to even the smallest studio.
Like its more expensive siblings, the TLM 102 combines technical excellence
with a beautifully balanced sound for silky vocals, crisp guitars and powerful drums.
With its cardioid pattern and an integrated pop screen the TLM 102 is a joy to use, even for novices.
The Perfect Introduction to the Neumann Sound
The TLM 102 is Neumann’s most affordable large diaphragm condenser microphone.
And, of course, it is a true Neumann, designed and manufactured in Germany with
great attention to every detail. Compared to more expensive Neumann microphones,
the TLM 102 is reduced in size and features, but Neumann would never compromise on sound quality.
Despite its affordable price, the TLM 102 has a very attractive look with a gleaming chrome ring
between a classic tapered headgrille and the famous Neumann diamond.
Smart Looks – Smart Engineering
The TLM 102 sounds as smart as it looks! Its newly developed large diaphragm condenser capsule has all the qualities
that made Neumann microphones the first choice in recording studios all over the world:
a clear and focused sound with superb definition. Due to its remarkably linear response across
the entire midrange, the TLM 102 is able to capture the authentic character of any voice or instrument,
enhanced by a slight lift around 10 kHz for silky highs. The TLM 102 has gorgeous bottom end, too,
enriched by the well-controlled proximity effect of a large diaphragm cardioid capsule. A joy for every singer!
The TLM 102’s technical performance is impressive, too. Its self-noise of only 12 dB-A is much lower than the
ambient noise in even a very quiet room. At the same time, the TLM 102 is capable of handling extreme sound
pressure levels of up to 144 dB free from distortion. As a member of the TLM range, the TLM 102 is equipped
with a transformerless output stage, which means: powerful bass, even at highest signal levels, and a very
direct sound without transmission losses.
Big Sound for Small Studios
Due to its enormous dynamic range of 132 dB and a remarkably uniform cardioid pickup pattern, the TLM 102
is a very easy to use microphone for home and project studios, and also for demanding live applications.
Its uncolored sound and fast transient response make the TLM 102 an excellent choice for male and female vocals
as well as a wide range of instruments, such as acoustic and electric guitar, bass guitar and double bass, drums,
percussion, brass, saxophone. The TLM 102 is a true workhorse for any small studio!
Compact microphone with genuine Neumann large diaphragm capsule
Uniform cardioid pattern
Transformerless circuitry for high SPLs without distortion
Very low self-noise
Gentle treble lift for silky highs
Integrated pop screen
Acoustical operating principle Pressure gradient transducer
Directional Pattern Cardioid
Frequency Range 20 Hz ... 20 kHz
Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm 11 mV/Pa
Rated Impedance 50 ohms
Rated load impedance 1 kohms
Equivalent noise level, CCIR 1 21 dB
Equivalent noise level, A-weighted 2 12 dB-A
Maximum SPL for THD 0.5% 3 144 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR (re. 94 dB SPL) 4 73 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted (re. 94 dB SPL) 5 82 dB
Maximum output voltage 13 dBu
Supply voltage (P48, IEC 61938) 48 V ± 4 V
Current consumption (P48, IEC 61938) 3.5 mA
Matching connector XLR 3 F
Weight approx. 210 g (260 g lt. BA)
Diameter 52 mm
Length 116 mm